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Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Learn to compute the ampacity and size of circuit conductors for motors rated 1 kV or less.


The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

Could diamond be the ultimate semiconductor for power electronics?


Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining a power semiconductor’s temperature is no easy task—but it is so important.


Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

In the ever-evolving landscape of power electronics, the choice between semiconductor-based power modules and discrete components has a significant…


Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Engineers may be unaware of the drawbacks of faster switching semiconductors. It is important to consider these potential risks as they affect the…


An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

Alfred Vollmer of Bodo's Power Systems spoke with Sanan Semiconductor's Michael Sleven for a look at new MOSFET technology and what the…


Understanding Solid-State Switching in Electromagnetic Propulsion

Understanding Solid-State Switching in Electromagnetic Propulsion

This article explores the selection, design, and calculations necessary to understand solid-state high-voltage switching in electromagnetic…


Opto-Emulators Explained: Exploring Optocoupler Alternatives

Opto-Emulators Explained: Exploring Optocoupler Alternatives

Optocouplers have long been an option for designers seeking galvanic isolation for system signals. This article explores alternatives to the…


10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

From inductor circuits to SiC and GaN to Moore’s Law, check out these must-reads from EEPower’s exclusive partnership with Bodo’s Power Systems.


Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn how to size equipment grounding conductors.


NEC 2023 Basics: Identifying Wire-Type Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Identifying Wire-Type Equipment Grounding Conductors

This article will help you identify wire-type equipment grounding conductors.


Comparing Thermal Performance of Die-Attach Materials

Comparing Thermal Performance of Die-Attach Materials

Silver sintering and transient liquid phase soldering are replacement technologies for bonding using high reliability solder alloys. This article…


Driving and Protecting SiC MOSFETs: Specs and Standards

Driving and Protecting SiC MOSFETs: Specs and Standards

Although SiC MOSFETs offer many benefits, it took more than ten years for suppliers to consolidate and align specifications and standards. Today,…


How Thermal Efficiency Is Helping Data Centers Run More Sustainably

How Thermal Efficiency Is Helping Data Centers Run More Sustainably

Innovative semiconductor design and packaging technologies are improving efficiencies in data centers as server power demands increase.


Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

The number of semiconductors in nearly every application is multiplying. Many of the design challenges facing electronics engineers all tie back to…


Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Silicon can Match WBG Efficiency in Totem-pole PFC Circuits

Pressure is on engineers to design AC-DC power supplies with improved efficiency and power density, while meeting standards for mains harmonic…


Overcoming Challenges to Characterize 100V GaN Power FETs

Overcoming Challenges to Characterize 100V GaN Power FETs

The applications for 100V (and less) GaN FETs are numerous - from reducing distortion in Class-D audio amplifiers to improving efficiency in…