Use of a negative gate drive can lead to a larger voltage drop during deadtime and severe losses. Andrea Gorgerino, EPC GaN devices have gone from … [Read More...] about Dispelling Myths: Don’t believe it when they say you need a bipolar gate drive for eGaN FETs
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Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
Nanopower ship mode and sleep mode can be optimized to reduce power consumption. Suryash Rai • Analog Devices Inc. In the connected world of the … [Read More...] about Improving battery power efficiency for IoT devices
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Ferrites feature NiZn core, handle 1 MHz to 1 GHz EMI
Würth Elektronik is launching another line of retrofittable interference suppression solutions with AEC-Q200 qualification, as required for the automotive industry. The WE-CAR-TEC series snap ferrites … [Read More...] about Ferrites feature NiZn core, handle 1 MHz to 1 GHz EMI
APEC 2023 announces first-ever student job fair
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) will conduct its first-ever Student Job Fair on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. … [Read More...] about APEC 2023 announces first-ever student job fair
Thermal gap filler incorporates carbon fibers to boost conductivity, maintain flexibility
Sarcon CF210A is the newest Fujipoly thermal gap filler and incorporates carbon fibers along with traditional fillers found in thermal gap filler materials. The carbon fibers allow for higher thermal … [Read More...] about Thermal gap filler incorporates carbon fibers to boost conductivity, maintain flexibility
650 V GaN HEMTs now offered with 80mΩ RDS(on)
Innoscience Technology announced a new low RDS(on) 650V E-mode GaN HEMT devices. INN650D080BS power transistors have an on-resistance of 80mΩ (60mΩ typical) in a standard 8x8 DFN package, enabling … [Read More...] about 650 V GaN HEMTs now offered with 80mΩ RDS(on)
Co-polymer resin meets strict requirements for 1.6Kv solar systems
SABIC launched a breakthrough polycarbonate (PC)-based copolymer resin, well-suited for photovoltaic (PV) connector bodies, that meets stricter performance and regulatory requirements for emerging … [Read More...] about Co-polymer resin meets strict requirements for 1.6Kv solar systems
eGaN power FETs feature high power density, tiny footprint
EPC launches the 80 V, 4 mOhm EPC2619. This is the lead product for a new generation of eGaN devices that have double the power density compared to EPC’s prior-generation products. The EPC2619 has an … [Read More...] about eGaN power FETs feature high power density, tiny footprint
Power management IC optimized for OLED screens
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced that the company has launched its first Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for IT devices equipped with OLED screens. A PMIC is a core component … [Read More...] about Power management IC optimized for OLED screens
Gas-discharge tube surge arrestors feature low capacitance, insertion loss
Bourns, Inc. expanded its next-generation Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) line with a 3-electrode surface mount product family. With the introduction of its Model GDT35 Series, Bourns continues to set the … [Read More...] about Gas-discharge tube surge arrestors feature low capacitance, insertion loss
Leaded disk varistors handle up to 680 V rms
TDK Corporation presents the EPCOS B72307S0* (StandarD S07 Compact Series) and B72310S0* (StandarD S10 Compact Series) series of extremely compact, leaded disk varistors. The new varistors cover a … [Read More...] about Leaded disk varistors handle up to 680 V rms
Isolated gate driver reference design for SiC FET modules targets EV, industrial apps
An isolated gate driver reference design operates with Wolfspeed’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) Field Effect Transistor (FET) power modules. The new Si828x gate driver board (GDB) kit from Skyworks … [Read More...] about Isolated gate driver reference design for SiC FET modules targets EV, industrial apps
A new technique for improving performance in Peltier modules
Peltier modules or thermoelectric coolers (TEC) have grown in popularity and found uses in many applications due their reliable solid-state construction and precise temperature control. They operate … [Read More...] about A new technique for improving performance in Peltier modules
SiC MOSFETs target automotive, industrial uses
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced its new industry-leading 650V and 750V SiC MOSFET platform for both industrial and automotive applications. The 650V SiC MOSFETs are ideal switching … [Read More...] about SiC MOSFETs target automotive, industrial uses
Speedy TMR front-end IC handles demanding EV motor control apps
TDK Corporation complements the existing TMR sensor portfolio with the new Micronas signal-conditioning integrated circuit (IC) ASA 2310 for high-speed automotive and industrial electric motor … [Read More...] about Speedy TMR front-end IC handles demanding EV motor control apps
ASIL-compliant current sensors for EV battery management
Melexis reinforces its reputation in the automotive current sensing market by announcing the MLX91230 and the MLX91231. They offer access to shunt or Hall type current sensor technologies. These … [Read More...] about ASIL-compliant current sensors for EV battery management
Cloud-based digital twin helps improve EV battery performance
NXP Semiconductors has developed a solution to connect its high-voltage battery management system (HVBMS) through its S32G GoldBox vehicle networking reference design to the cloud to leverage an … [Read More...] about Cloud-based digital twin helps improve EV battery performance
