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This article examines the use of power semiconductors in a low voltage drive with the general architecture.

This article examines the use of power semiconductors in a low voltage drive with the general architecture.

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.

Learn about the principles of operation of p-channel and n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs.

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the…

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.

Learn about the basic principles of operation of CMOS circuits.

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for…

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for the power stage of…

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive…

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive applications. It reports…

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its…

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its oscillation-prone device behavior. In…

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells,…

The manufacture of crystalline silicon modules involves fabricating silicon wafers, transforming the wafers into cells, and assembling cells into…

When it comes to designing power converters, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) are now a…

When it comes to designing power converters, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) are now a realistic option during…

This article highlights Avnet Silica devices featuring STSiC Power components for SiC information.

This article highlights Avnet Silica devices featuring STSiC Power components for SiC information.

This article highlights publicly-funded project MessLeha addresses this issue by defining a machine-readable data sheet…

This article highlights publicly-funded project MessLeha addresses this issue by defining a machine-readable data sheet to support the setup of…

This article discusses the challenges that thermal management raises due to increased power density, especially with…

This article discusses the challenges that thermal management raises due to increased power density, especially with chip-scale-packaging (CSP).

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG CoolSiC™ MOSFET performance that are for servo-drive systems, which…

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG CoolSiC™ MOSFET performance that are for servo-drive systems, which are typically characterized…

This article highlights eviewed the parameters of the new G4 UJ4C 750V SiC FETs from UnitedSiC compared to SiC MOSFETs…

This article highlights eviewed the parameters of the new G4 UJ4C 750V SiC FETs from UnitedSiC compared to SiC MOSFETs and Superjunction FETs in…

Learn about the electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, component ESD qualification tests, and the ESD protection…

Learn about the electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, component ESD qualification tests, and the ESD protection strategies commonly employed in ICs.

This article highlights TDK 3D design techniques that can help reduce parasitic losses, and improve thermal performance…

This article highlights TDK 3D design techniques that can help reduce parasitic losses, and improve thermal performance while also reducing the PCB…

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high…

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high levels of common mode…