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Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

This article highlights InRel-NPower exploration of the latest GaN, AlGaN, and AlN semiconductor materials for power electronics applications.


A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

The MP2639A is a fully integrated and flexible battery charge management IC that can charge two cells in series from a 5V power supply. USB ports…


Achieving 99% PFC Efficiency with ICERGi Gate Drives and Digital Control Technologies

Achieving 99% PFC Efficiency with ICERGi Gate Drives and Digital Control Technologies

This article demonstrates low-cost, extremely-high-efficiency, and Si-based implementation of PFC stages enabled by innovative ICERGi gate drive…


Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

This article is a Q&A aiming to provide insight into the benefits of WBG near chip-scale package capability and its ultimate form, the μMaxPak…


Gate Drive Optocouplers for GaN Power Devices

Gate Drive Optocouplers for GaN Power Devices

This article discusses Gallium Nitride Technology and wide variety of designs of different competing companies.


x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

This article highlights Panasonic X-GaNTM transistors that is called as HD-GiT that aimed for power converters application in the ~100 W to ~5-6 kW…


Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

This article focuses on presenting the benefits of a newly developed SiC power module and the utilization of this module in a powertrain inverter


Secrets of ‘Fluid-Like’ Heat Flow in Solid Semiconductor at Nanoscale

Secrets of ‘Fluid-Like’ Heat Flow in Solid Semiconductor at Nanoscale

This article discusses the thermoreflectance thermal imaging approach allowing researchers to create maps of temperature rise at far higher…


A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

This article discusses how D-mode GaN transistors make themselves excellent building blocks for the next generation power conversion systems.


Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

This article discusses Power Integrations Switcher ICs offering significant advantages of programmability, configurability, and adjustability.


Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

This article discusses the evolution of power transistors and how they are redesigned and revised for increasing demands.


TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductors TOPTriac and its features such as temperature and overload protection.


DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

This article discusses Danfoss' DCM technology for traction applications and its electrical performance.


eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

This article covers the similarities and differences of Si MOSFETS and eGan FETS that function as a “body diode” as well as their advantages…


Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

This article looks at two chipset combinations to highlight the importance of understanding how the target parameters affect the selection of chips…


New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new addition to its line of new transfer molded SMD type Intelligent Power Module - the MISOP.


Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

This article discusses the high-reliability power systems and increasing efficiency and reliability.


Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi’s Suijin series of automotive power modules provide a range of high power, high-performance power modules to meet the most demanding…


Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

MiniSKiip knows no limits to new applications and markets due to its easy assembly concept. The MiniSKiiP Dual Split MLI provides an output power…


Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

This article discusses PCB design considerations required to achieve the best thermal performance in a motor drive using CIPOS Nano half-bridge…