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High Power Density High Performance X-Series 4500V IGBT Power Modules

High Power Density High Performance X-Series 4500V IGBT Power Modules

This article discusses the improvements, important parameters and application of the high-performance X-Series 4500V IGBT Power Modules.


IGBT Modules Sectioned NonDestructively

IGBT Modules Sectioned NonDestructively

Non-destructive sectioning of solid samples is performed by acoustic micro imaging tools, which are sometimes still referred to by their old name…


1700 V LoPak1 IGBT Power Module by Holistic Design Approach

1700 V LoPak1 IGBT Power Module by Holistic Design Approach

This article presents the LoPak1 module created through a holistic design approach and elaborated on the significant improvements of the module.


Utilizing the Programmable Ramp Generator on 8bit PICMCUs with MPLAB

Utilizing the Programmable Ramp Generator on 8bit PICMCUs with MPLAB

The Programmable Ramp Generator (PRG), featured on several recent 8-bit PIC microcontrollers from Microchip Technology, is a highly flexible…


3.3 kV Full SiC MOSFETs – Towards High-Performance Traction Inverters

3.3 kV Full SiC MOSFETs – Towards High-Performance Traction Inverters

This article highlights the benefits of using the new Full SiC MOSFETS in traction applications and flexible converter designs.


Substrate with Integrated ESD Protection

Substrate with Integrated ESD Protection

This article highlights the features of TDK's CeraPad specifically on its integral ESD protection and its superiority to conventional LEDs.


Optimizing the Thermal Performance of Power Electronics

Optimizing the Thermal Performance of Power Electronics

This article discusses the importance of thermal management and simulation in power electronics systems that demands very high power loads.


A New Approach to Superjunction MOSFETs

A New Approach to Superjunction MOSFETs

This article highlights the new approach of adding wafer-level configurability to high-voltage superjunction MOSFETs for power supplies.


New Gen 3 650V IGBT A Soft and Efficient Switch for Industrial Applications

New Gen 3 650V IGBT A Soft and Efficient Switch for Industrial Applications

This article discusses the technological improvement that is presented by Gen 3 IGBTS from Rohm Semiconductor to be used for many industrial…


Smart Appliances Need a Smart Power Supply with Clever Standby Power Management

Smart Appliances Need a Smart Power Supply with Clever Standby Power Management

This article presents an approach to minimize the overall standby power for household appliances using advanced technology and power architectures.


Modeling Thermal Behavior of IGBT Modules in Conversion Equipment

Modeling Thermal Behavior of IGBT Modules in Conversion Equipment

This article describes research of Proton-Electrotex, JSC in modeling thermal behavior of IGBT modules in conversion equipment.


Combining Excellent Performance and Ease-of-Use with a Cost Effective Package Choice for Low Power Applications Compatible Solutions in SOT223

Combining Excellent Performance and Ease-of-Use with a Cost Effective Package Choice for Low Power Applications Compatible Solutions in SOT223

This article discusses the alternative and new devices that can maintain or improve the thermal performance of MOSFETs in power supplies.


Advanced Synchronous Reverse Blocking New Circuit Topologies for Highly Efficient Power Converters

Advanced Synchronous Reverse Blocking New Circuit Topologies for Highly Efficient Power Converters

This article introduces technologies enabling developers to significantly reduce the switching losses in power converters, thus reducing costs.


Advanced Si-IGBT Chip Design for Maximum Overall System Performance

Advanced Si-IGBT Chip Design for Maximum Overall System Performance

This article discusses the improvements brought by equipping sense emitter feature and on-chip temperature sensor to Si-IGBT modules.


Increasing Power in Small Smart-Home Hub

Increasing Power in Small Smart-Home Hub

This article reviews a typical approach for powering a smart hub and presents a new solution that delivers more efficient power and smaller space.


1200V Hyperfast Diodes and Their Applications

1200V Hyperfast Diodes and Their Applications

This article introduces the applications of 1200V Hyperfast diodes and discusses hard switching, soft switching and power losses in diode behavior.


Gate Driver Applications For Infineon’s CoolSiC™ MOSFET

Gate Driver Applications For Infineon’s CoolSiC™ MOSFET

This article discusses the advantages of SiC T-MOSFET compared to the conventional IGBT in terms of power savings and heatsink size reduction.


Efficient MCU-Controlled High Power PFC with Two-Phase Current Modulation

Efficient MCU-Controlled High Power PFC with Two-Phase Current Modulation

This article discusses techniques on designs to increase the efficiency of conversion at high power by utilizing improvements of converters.


SiC Devices Poised and Ready for Harsh Environment Applications

SiC Devices Poised and Ready for Harsh Environment Applications

This article discusses the challenges of SiC devices under high humidity conditions and introduces the new WAS300M12BM2 Wolfspeed power module.


Choosing Among Ceramic Substrates for Power Circuits

Choosing Among Ceramic Substrates for Power Circuits

Designing modern power circuits starts with a choice of circuit material. This choice is critical for meeting performance goals. The material must…