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Next-Gen SiC MOSFET and Si RC-IGBT Tech Meets E-Mobility Needs

Next-Gen SiC MOSFET and Si RC-IGBT Tech Meets E-Mobility Needs

Learn how Mitsubishi’s in-house designed & developed efficient semiconductor bare-dies (SiC MOSFET & Si RC-IGBT) and compact…


Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, especially as devices shrink in…


HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

Learn about Mitsubishi’s XB-Series HV-IGBT modules. They offer lower switching losses and enhanced reliability through 7th-gen Si IGBT and RFC…


Silicon Carbide Inverter Solutions Enable Functionally Safe Drivetrain Design

Silicon Carbide Inverter Solutions Enable Functionally Safe Drivetrain Design

Learn how SiC inverter solutions offer a modular, functionally safe platform with certified components, accelerating development and compliance…


PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

The embedding of semiconductor dies, particularly GaN and SiC MOSFETs, into PCB structures provides multiple system-level benefits. Learn how this…


Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

SiC trench gate MOSFETs deliver superior performance in terms of both switching and conduction losses, but careful attention must be paid to the…


Using Plastic Optic Fiber for Galvanic Isolation and EMI/EMC Immunity

Using Plastic Optic Fiber for Galvanic Isolation and EMI/EMC Immunity

Learn the evolution of Plastic Optic Fiber (POF) technology—from its origins, to its role as an ideal solution for use in 21st century Smart Grids.


SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.


Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Learn how 100 V GaN devices are serving the needs of 48 V applications in data centers, renewable energy, and motor drives.


Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has a 3x bandgap compared to silicon. Learn how unipolar devices like MOSETs in the several kV range are possible with SiC.


Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Today’s on-board chargers (OBCs) can benefit from lighter and more efficient electronic components. Learn how compact transfer molded power…


Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

A single-stage with bi-directional GaN eliminates the PFC stage and the DC-link capacitors while enabling ultra-high frequencies. What are the…


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

In part two of this article series, we dive deeper into the design details of the solution and present experimental results for a 240 VAC input to…


Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Browser-based simulation tools for power electronics offer advantages over traditional desktop software. Learn how this approach simplifies…


For Optimal Efficiency, Refrigerators Need New Super-Junction MOSFETs

For Optimal Efficiency, Refrigerators Need New Super-Junction MOSFETs

Compressors in refrigerators and freezers are headed for a time of change, as system designs must meet demands for greater power efficiency. Learn…


Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…


Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

Gen 4 Technology Platform Delivers “Flexibility Without Compromise”

To learn about Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 technology, we talked to Elif Balkas, the company’s CTO and a Ph.D in materials science.


Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

Traction Inverter Functional Safety Design with SiC Auxiliary Power Supply

Proper design of a low-power auxiliary power supply within traction inverters is critical for ensuring the functional safety of EVs. Learn how SiC…


Temperature Sensing in Next Generation Power Electronics

Temperature Sensing in Next Generation Power Electronics

SiC-based semiconductors can operate higher temperatures than silicon-based devices. Learn the unique challenges involved with monitoring and…


Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Not Only Size and Power Density Matter

Size and power density of DC/DC converter modules have become an important feature. But are these parameters are just one side of the medal. What…