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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.


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…


Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

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


AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

This article discusses Pre-Switch's solution for the elimination of switching losses by incorporating AI into the Auxiliary Resonant…


 Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

This article focuses on the 2-level inverter and use this topology to exhibit the results


Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

This article introduces the µMaxPak, a proprietary power QFN package using automated low-cost QFN assembly technology.


Increasing Power Density Consider Packaging and Silicon

Increasing Power Density Consider Packaging and Silicon

This article features Nexperia's LFPAK package family designed to improve power density.


Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

This article highlights WeEn Semiconductors WeEn NXPSC0465 device for design and optimization of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diode.


The Double Pulse Test System for Power Semiconductor Dynamic Characterization

The Double Pulse Test System for Power Semiconductor Dynamic Characterization

This article highlights Keysight PD1500A Dynamic Power Device Analyzer/DPT as next generation dynamic test platform for power semiconductor device.


High Voltage Power Semiconductor Modules with Enhanced Insulation Properties

High Voltage Power Semiconductor Modules with Enhanced Insulation Properties

This article features JSC Proton-Electrotex research and development to find structural and technological solutions providing increased insulation…


GaN Makes a Frontal Attack on Silicon Power MOSFETs

GaN Makes a Frontal Attack on Silicon Power MOSFETs

This article highlights Efficient Power Conversion eGaN FETs improvements in size and performance compared with equivalently Silicon power MOSFETs.


Designing High Voltage GaN Switch Reliability

Designing High Voltage GaN Switch Reliability

This article highlights Transphorm Incorporated TPH3205WSQA device field reliability data for high voltage GaN power converters applications.


Power Module Substrate Options Available to Lower Semiconductor Junction Temperatures for Increased Reliability

Power Module Substrate Options Available to Lower Semiconductor Junction Temperatures for Increased Reliability

This article examines changing a power module's substrate as a possible option for lowering its semiconductors junction temperatures without…


Wide Terminal Low-Ohmic High Power Thick-Film Chip Resistor

Wide Terminal Low-Ohmic High Power Thick-Film Chip Resistor

ROHM announced the availability of a new lineup of high power wide terminal thick-film chip resistors ideal for current detection in a variety of…


Technical Articles Jan 09, 2019 by ROHM
Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that become a visible part of the MOSFET market require special gate drivers that are able to provide a negative…


A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

The MP2639A is a fully integrated and flexible battery charge management IC that can charge two cells in series from a 5V power supply. USB ports…


Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

This article is a Q&A aiming to provide insight into the benefits of WBG near chip-scale package capability and its ultimate form, the μMaxPak…


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…


Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

This article discusses Power Integrations Switcher ICs offering significant advantages of programmability, configurability, and adjustability.


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…