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USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

This article discusses the USB Type-C Connectors and its innovation for cable simplicity.


x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

This article highlights Panasonic X-GaNTM transistors that is called as HD-GiT that aimed for power converters application in the ~100 W to ~5-6 kW…


Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

This article focuses on presenting the benefits of a newly developed SiC power module and the utilization of this module in a powertrain inverter


Secrets of ‘Fluid-Like’ Heat Flow in Solid Semiconductor at Nanoscale

Secrets of ‘Fluid-Like’ Heat Flow in Solid Semiconductor at Nanoscale

This article discusses the thermoreflectance thermal imaging approach allowing researchers to create maps of temperature rise at far higher…


A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

This article discusses how D-mode GaN transistors make themselves excellent building blocks for the next generation power conversion systems.


Optimisation of dV/dt – Losses Trade Off Using Switchable Gate Resistance

Optimisation of dV/dt – Losses Trade Off Using Switchable Gate Resistance

This article has explored the application of selectable (switchable) gate resistances to optimize the trade-off between dV/dt and switching loss,…


Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

This article discusses the evolution of power transistors and how they are redesigned and revised for increasing demands.


TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductors TOPTriac and its features such as temperature and overload protection.


DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

This article discusses Danfoss' DCM technology for traction applications and its electrical performance.


eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

This article covers the similarities and differences of Si MOSFETS and eGan FETS that function as a “body diode” as well as their advantages…


Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

This article looks at two chipset combinations to highlight the importance of understanding how the target parameters affect the selection of chips…


New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new addition to its line of new transfer molded SMD type Intelligent Power Module - the MISOP.


Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi’s Suijin series of automotive power modules provide a range of high power, high-performance power modules to meet the most demanding…


Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

MiniSKiip knows no limits to new applications and markets due to its easy assembly concept. The MiniSKiiP Dual Split MLI provides an output power…


Using Sintering Technology to Reduce Failure Rate of High Current Thyristors

Using Sintering Technology to Reduce Failure Rate of High Current Thyristors

This article explores several ways to reduce degradation and early failures of power semiconductor thyristors with a semiconductor chip dia. 80 mm…


Power Supply with Excellent Insulation for MediumVoltage Systems

Power Supply with Excellent Insulation for MediumVoltage Systems

This article discusses GvA Power Supply System and some insights to its features and advantages.


IGBT Driver Module Enables High Power Systems Design with Reduced Design Time and Cost

IGBT Driver Module Enables High Power Systems Design with Reduced Design Time and Cost

IXYS Corporation introduces new IXIDM1403 driver module to serve the market with IGBT driver parts that enable a short design cycle and the lowest…


Silicon Nitride Substrates for Improved Performance in Power Electronics

Silicon Nitride Substrates for Improved Performance in Power Electronics

This article discusses the comparison between silicon nitride substrates and other materials and offers insights of Silicon Nitride Substrates.


Oscilloscopes for Measurements on Advanced Power Semiconductors

Oscilloscopes for Measurements on Advanced Power Semiconductors

This articles discusses Isolated Channel Oscilloscopes and how it is an excellent solution for test and measurements.


eGaN® Technology is Coming to Cars

eGaN® Technology is Coming to Cars

This article discusses Gallium Nitride Power Devices for Automotive Applications.