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Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Learn how researchers at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Sanan Semiconductor, have developed a soft-switching inverter that achieves…


Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

This article explores the benefits of SiC devices in selected use cases, including HVAC systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and solar and…


Lossless Current Sensing in Motor Drive Applications

Lossless Current Sensing in Motor Drive Applications

Quite often, low-side current sensing is considered to be the most cost-effective method to provide feedback to the controller in motor drive…


Building Coupled Thermal-Electrical Models for High Voltage Power Modules

Building Coupled Thermal-Electrical Models for High Voltage Power Modules

Learn how to model and manage heat in 4-6.5 kV IGBT and SiC modules using coupled electro-thermal simulations for accurate cooling and reliable…


PCB Layout Considerations for Ultra Low RDS(on) 15 V – 40 V GaN Power Transistors

PCB Layout Considerations for Ultra Low RDS(on) 15 V – 40 V GaN Power Transistors

This article will examine various layout strategies for GaN FETs, analyzing how different PCB configurations affect added resistance for each design.


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 3

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 3

In this third and last part of the series we delve into the Isolated DC-DC converter that follows the PFC.


Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Unlocking the Potential of SiC MOSFETs With Front-Side Copper Metallization

Learn how front-side copper metallization (FSM) is unlocking the full potential of Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, especially as devices shrink in…


Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

Advanced SiC Trench Gate MOSFET Technology for Automotive Applications

SiC trench gate MOSFETs deliver superior performance in terms of both switching and conduction losses, but careful attention must be paid to the…


SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

SiC MOSFET Employs Optimized Structure for 1.5 Vdc Renewable Applications

The new SiC-LV100 SiC-MOSFET module features an optimized structure that tackles the challenges of high current density and high-speed switching.


Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Serving 48V Power Systems With 100V GaN Discretes and Integrated Solutions

Learn how 100 V GaN devices are serving the needs of 48 V applications in data centers, renewable energy, and motor drives.


Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Powering the SiC Revolution with Vertical Integration

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has a 3x bandgap compared to silicon. Learn how unipolar devices like MOSETs in the several kV range are possible with SiC.


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 2

In part two of this article series, we dive deeper into the design details of the solution and present experimental results for a 240 VAC input to…


Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Revolutionizing Power Electronics: GaN Bidirectional Switches

Unidirectional switches (UDS) have long served power conversion systems, but they come with inherent limitations. A bidirectional GaN switch…


Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Putting Wide-Bandgap Power Transistors to The Test

Transistors are the core of power electronics. However, the beneficial properties of wide bandgap devices present challenges for accurate…


1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

1500 V DC-Link Architecture is Essential to Solve the Need for More Power

Especially when renewable energies are used to supply the grid the use of power semiconductors becomes mandatory. One of the key questions in these…


Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

Fighting Bipolar Degradation With High-Performance SiC Substrates

SiC-engineered substrates offer significant benefits over conventional substrates by leveraging device performance thanks to the use of a highly…


Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

Improving Parameters for SiC Technology

This article examines a new generation of SiC technology, focusing on holistic system efficiency, durability, and system cost.


2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

2 kV SiC Power Modules Transform 1500 V Systems

The newest voltage class of silicon carbide is enabling a shift in circuit topology for 1500 V-class inverters.


Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

This article provides insights into easy-to-use, real-time-capable models for the FPGA-based testing of an onboard charger.


Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Power electronics are a cornerstone of innovation in automotive, enabling superior performance and efficiency. Add SiC and they become even better.