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Understanding Power LED Lifetime Ratings

Understanding Power LED Lifetime Ratings

This article discusses how LEDs have a limited lifetime since the luminous flux decreases over time, and the methods to estimate the LEDs lifetime.


GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

GaN ePower Ultrafast Switches With Integrated Gate Drivers

This article provides an example of the benefits of integrated GaN power ICs via the introduction of an integrated FET and gate driver IC.


Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

Dynamic Characterization of GaN Power Semiconductor Devices

This article highlights Keysight Technologies that overcome the challenges associated with GaN FET dynamic characterization.


What is a FinFET?

What is a FinFET?

This article explores FinFET structure, their uses in a variety of applications, and the advantages and disadvantages they have over MOSFETs.


Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

Power Conversion with GaN-on-Si Integrated Circuits

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.


Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

Analyzing the Advantages of 100V GaN in 48V Applications

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.


Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

Testing Gallium Nitride Devices Under Extreme Voltage and Current Stress

This article focuses on the stressor of current. Parts were tested to failure under two specific conditions that demonstrate the exceptional…


Modern Clamping Systems for Testing Power Semiconductor Devices

Modern Clamping Systems for Testing Power Semiconductor Devices

This article describes the steps of development and research carried out to design a clamping system for disc semiconductors and analyzes the…


Hard Paralleling SiC MOSFET-Based Power Modules

Hard Paralleling SiC MOSFET-Based Power Modules

The main reasons for paralleling modules are technical and these reasons become more important with SiC MOSFETs for several reasons.


Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…


Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.


Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.


LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost, buck, and buck-boost—to meet…


950V IGBT and Diode Technology Integrated in a Low Inductive ANPC Topology

950V IGBT and Diode Technology Integrated in a Low Inductive ANPC Topology

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500 VDC PV string inverter to…


Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.


Radiation Performance of Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Devices

Radiation Performance of Enhancement-Mode GaN Power Devices

High Voltage Thyristors (SCRs) and Their Applications

High Voltage Thyristors (SCRs) and Their Applications

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductor's high voltage SCRs its applications and process technology.


High-speed Hybrid Modules for Fast Switching Applications

High-speed Hybrid Modules for Fast Switching Applications

This article discusses high-speed hybrid modules for fast switching applications and their improvements and features.