Vishay Intertechnology introduced three new series of 24 V surface-mount XClampR transient voltage suppressors (TVS) that offer high peak pulse power dissipation equivalent to the 7 kW of conventional TVS at 10/1000 μs in the SMC (DO-214AB) package and 10/10 000 μs in the DO-218AB. The bidirectional devices deliver high power density over a wide […]
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350-V GaN transistor features max 80 mΩ on resistance, 26-A pulsed output
EPC announces the production release of the EPC2050, a 350 V GaN transistor with a maximum RDS(on) of 80 mΩ and a 26 A pulsed output current. The EPC2050 measures just 1.95 mm x 1.95 mm. This tiny size enables power solutions that occupy ten times less area than comparable silicon solutions. Applications benefiting from […]
APEC 2022 RAP sessions: Opposing experts to debate key design issues with audience participation
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2022), being held March 20-24, will host its series of RAP Sessions – a perineal favorite at the conference – on Tuesday evening, March 22nd, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Houston Convention Center. Each RAP Session consists of a moderator and two expert panels that espouse […]
PSMA/PELS sponsors pre-APEC power electronics capacitor workshop
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) and the IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS) are jointly sponsoring their annual Capacitors in Power Electronics Workshop. This year’s all-day workshop entitled, “Influences on Capacitors, How Materials and Environmental Effects Influence Capacitor Performance,” will take place in-person on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The workshop will be conducted on […]
Thermal interface materials help distribute waste heat
Würth Elektronik is now offering an even greater selection of thermally conductive solutions for bridging between components and heat sinks. These also includes materials for distributing waste heat over larger surfaces. Würth Elektronik offers add-on services for all solutions, such as various forms of assembly and customer-specific deliveries without a minimum order quantity. Depending on […]
Texas Instruments wins coveted LEAP Award in power electronics
The first 650-V automotive GaN FET with an integrated driver, protection and active power management today earned its inventor, Texas Instruments, a 2021 LEAP Award. More than 100 entries were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an […]
EV technology goes industrial: Scenes from the Battery Show
Attendees of this year’s Battery Show in Novi, Mich., could be excused for not knowing what to expect on the show floor as trade events start to come back from a year-and-a-half hiatus. The above clip gives a glimpse of what the experience was like. Aside from the occasional mask wearer, it seemed like business […]
APEC 2022 announces call for Industry Session Proposals
APEC 2022, to be held in Houston, Tex., from March 20-24, 2022, announces the opening of the portal for submission of Industry Session Proposals for the conference’s increasingly popular presentation series. The Industry Session component of the conference was created to encourage more content from industry practitioners. Industry Session (IS) speakers are invited to make […]
APEC 2022 announces call for Professional Education Seminar proposals
APEC 2022, to be held in Houston, Texas, from March 20-24, 2022, invites qualified experts to present a Professional Education Seminar (PES) during next year’s conference. Addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer, these seminars provide experts and professionals a forum for in-depth discussions on important and complex power […]
APEC 2022 seeks qualified reviewers for technical session paper submissions
The APEC 2022 Conference Committee is seeking qualified engineers and scientists to assist in the peer review of the large quantity of paper digests expected for APEC 2022, to be held in Houston, March 20-24, 2022. All technical program papers selected for presentation, either in a technical session or as dialog (poster) session, will be […]
