The 10 kW DC-DC power platform from Navitas Semiconductor is an all-GaN design using GaNFast™ 650 V and 100 V FETs in a three-level half-bridge with synchronous rectification, delivering 98.5% peak efficiency and 98.1% full-load efficiency at up to 1 MHz switching frequency. Housed in a 61 × 116 × 11 mm full-brick package, the […]
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5th-generation SiC MOSFET technology targets a 1200 V device platform
Navitas has introduced a new 5th-generation silicon carbide MOSFET technology platform for 1200 V power conversion designs. The trench-assisted planar structure is designed to improve switching and conduction performance compared to the prior 1200 V generation. Applications include AI data centers, grid and energy infrastructure, and industrial electrification. Reported performance changes include a 35% improvement […]
Module regulates voltage from under point of load
Microchip’s MCPF1525 power module is packaged for vertical power delivery. With data centers consuming what seems like the world’s electricity supply, anything engineers can do to reduce consumption helps. Placing voltage regulators directly under their loads shortens the trip and thus reduces energy losses. The MCPF1525 Stackable Switching Buck Regulator Module minimizes power losses between […]
Current sensing IC replaces shunt and isolation components
The ACS37200 isolated current sensor from Allegro MicroSystems is a galvanically isolated current-sensing IC designed for high-current power systems in electric vehicles, industrial automation, data centers, and energy infrastructure. Featuring an ultra-low 50 µΩ integrated conductor and certified basic isolation up to 1000 VRMS, the device reduces sensing-related power loss by up to 90% while […]
Dual-voltage Flash offers faster program and erase performance
GigaDevice has introduced the GD25NX family of dual-voltage xSPI NOR Flash devices, designed with a 1.8 V core and 1.2 V I/O interface. The series connects directly to 1.2 V system-on-chip designs without requiring an external booster, reducing overall power consumption and component count. The GD25NX line builds on earlier 1.2 V I/O products and […]
High-current, low-inductance power inductor meets automotive temperature rating
Coilcraft announces a new series of molded power inductors designed for high-current, low-inductance applications in fast DC-DC conversion systems. The components support ultra-low inductance values starting around 40 nH, enabling rapid transient response in low-voltage, high-current converter topologies. These inductors are optimized for use in single-phase and multi-phase VRMs and point-of-load regulators, offering high current […]
TOLL-package MOSFETs support compact, high-power electronics
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released two 650V Super Junction MOSFETs in a TO-Leadless (TOLL) package configuration. The devices are designed for high-power and high-current applications, including consumer electronics such as televisions, gaming monitors, and power adaptors. The new MOSFETs use a 4-pin Kelvin source configuration, which helps minimize parasitic inductance in the gate-source return path. […]
GaN-on-GaN design supports compact, efficient power conversion
Onsemi conductor has introduced a new generation of vertical gallium nitride (vGaN) devices featuring GaN-on-GaN architecture and designed to enhance power density, efficiency, and reliability in high-performance applications. Unlike lateral GaN structures built on silicon or sapphire substrates, the vertical configuration conducts current through the semiconductor material itself, enabling operation at higher voltages and switching […]
1,200 V diodes offer low forward voltage and 175 °C operation rang
Taiwan Semiconductor has introduced a series of 1,200V diodes designed for high-power rectification and automotive applications. The new PLA and PLD series include six models with continuous current ratings of 15A, 30A, and 60A. Each device features a maximum forward voltage of 1.3V, a reverse leakage of less than 10µA at 25 °C, and a […]
Modular GaN reference design scales to 108 kW configurations
Efficient Power Conversion Corporation has released a 5 kW AC-to-48 V DC reference design using enhancement-mode gallium nitride power devices. The system achieves 96.5% efficiency and 116 W/in³ power density while meeting Open Rack V3 size specifications. The design consists of two stages. The EPC91107KIT front-end stage converts 240 VAC to 400 VDC using a […]
