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Important Parameters in Choosing an Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO) - Part 1

Important Parameters in Choosing an Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO) - Part 1

This article discusses the important parameters to remember in choosing the right digital storage oscilloscope for designing and testing circuitry.


Investigating Losses of GaN-HFETs in a Synchronous Buck Converter

Investigating Losses of GaN-HFETs in a Synchronous Buck Converter

This article illustrates a thermal measuring method and electrical method with air-core inductors to investigate the losses in eGaNTM FETs.


“PFC + Inverter” Intelligent Power Module in 21mm x 36mm for Low Power Drives

“PFC + Inverter” Intelligent Power Module in 21mm x 36mm for Low Power Drives

This article discusses the features and advantages of intelligent power modules in terms of costs, size, thermal and overcurrent protection.


EiceDRIVER and CoolMOS CFD2 Join for High Efficiency in Refrigeration

EiceDRIVER and CoolMOS CFD2 Join for High Efficiency in Refrigeration

This article discusses the benefits and advantages of CoolMOS CFD2 in terms of efficiency in motor drive applications and gives recommended layouts.


Reliable SiC Power Devices for Automotive Applications

Reliable SiC Power Devices for Automotive Applications

This article focuses on automotive-grade SiC power devices, including some of their common applications and reliability data.


A Performance Comparison of GaN E-HEMTs versus SiC MOSFETs in Power Switching Applications

A Performance Comparison of GaN E-HEMTs versus SiC MOSFETs in Power Switching Applications

This article highlights GaN Systems Inc. comparison of GaN E-HEMTs and SiC MOSFET performance and characteristics in power switching applications.


1200V CoolSiC™ MOSFET: High Performance Complemented by High Reliability

1200V CoolSiC™ MOSFET: High Performance Complemented by High Reliability

This article discusses the advantages and benefits of applying Infineon's SiC MOSFETs with blocking voltages of 1200V in various application…


SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

This article highlights Wolfspeed C3M™ SiC MOSFETs that considers package inductance and printed circuit board layout as factors for best system…


Novel Technique to Reduce Substrate Tilt amp Improve Bondline Control between AlN Substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT Modules

Novel Technique to Reduce Substrate Tilt amp Improve Bondline Control between AlN Substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT Modules

This article features a novel technique to redue substrate tilt and improve bondline control between AIN substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT…


High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

This article provides insight into the latest generation of 6.5kV HiPak modules with reliable performance demonstrated in the new THB-HVDC test.


Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

This article discusses a flexible approach to gate drive designs using nHPD2 package from Hitachi targeted at traction applications.


New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

This article highlights Panasonic Hybrid Drain Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GiT) with overview of advantages that aimed aimed at power converters.


New Horizons in Thermal Cycling Capability Realized with the 7th gen. IGBT Module Based on SLC-Technology

New Horizons in Thermal Cycling Capability Realized with the 7th gen. IGBT Module Based on SLC-Technology

This article features the 7th generation IGBT Module based on SLC (SoLid Cover)-Technology with high reliability and high thermal conductivity.


HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

This article features the new Infineon HybridPACK Drive IGBT module characterized with compact design and high efficiency for e-mobility applications.


High-Voltage Isolated Gate Driver Module

High-Voltage Isolated Gate Driver Module

This article features the IXYS' IXIDM1401 high-voltage isolated gate driver module and its features, higher performance and reliability.


IPM Solution for Low Rated Power Application

IPM Solution for Low Rated Power Application

This article proposed and discussed the thermal and circuit benefits of a low rated power application without heat-sink approach using 600V 4A…


A New Family of Miniature, Fast and Accurate Transducers for Isolated Current Measurement

A New Family of Miniature, Fast and Accurate Transducers for Isolated Current Measurement

This article introduced a new series of miniature, fast and accurate transducers for isolated measurement of AC and DC currents.


A Practical Study on Three-Level Hybrid SiC/Si Inverters

A Practical Study on Three-Level Hybrid SiC/Si Inverters

This article highlights Infineon Technologies Italia S.r.l - Austria AG demonstration of the use of SiC devices that allows high degree of freedom…


Extremely Efficient Energy Storage Based On Three-Level Silicon Carbide Power Module

Extremely Efficient Energy Storage Based On Three-Level Silicon Carbide Power Module

This article features the benefits of using SiC Power Modules in terms of energy conversion efficiency, cost-efficiency and environmental energy…


Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

This article features ROHM's new 1700V SiC MOSFETs for Switch-mode Power Supplies and its benefits in terms of power density and efficiency.