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Fast Short-Circuit Protection of SiC-MOSFETs through AC Current Sensors

Fast Short-Circuit Protection of SiC-MOSFETs through AC Current Sensors

Constant improvements in power semiconductor technology enable even more efficient and compact power converters. Silicon Carbide CoolSiC™ MOSFETs…


Overviewing 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs and Application-level Support Tools

Overviewing 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs and Application-level Support Tools

High performance devices supplemented with system solution support. In 2010, ROHM has introduced its first commercial SiC MOSFET into the power…


Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic on-state resistance is critical for the reliable and stable operation of GaN power transistors. However, many engineers are struggling to…


Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Learn about the different types of electrified vehicles and how power electronics play an essential role in their proliferation.


Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

This article proposes a method to obtain optimal properties of silicon fast IGBT chips designed for joint operation with SiC SBD in hybrid modules.…


Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

The adoption of USBPD 3.0 and Type-C connectors is expected to standardize power adaptors across previously segmented electronic markets. Gone are…


Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a thermocouple to the case and…


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

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


The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…


Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.


Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

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


SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

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


Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

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


Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

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


How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

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


Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Future Medium Voltage Power Electronics solutions for measurement and control require a new approach that increases simplicity, reliability and…


How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

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


The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

The Demand for Seamless Characterization, Simulation and Development of Power Semiconductors

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


Utilizing GaN with High-Performance Gate Driving

Utilizing GaN with High-Performance Gate Driving

This article highlights MinDCet GaN power stages that requires implementing an optimized gate-driver for GaN transistors.