Fusion technology traction inverters combine silicon and SiC power switches to balance efficiency, cost, and sustainability. Some silicon can be added to SiC to increase the maximum performance of a ...

Infineon’s Marijana Vukicevic discusses the evolving role of MCUs in high-performance motor control and power conversion applications. Welcome to today’s podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of ...

For power measurements in wireless telephony and high-speed data communication systems, the Schottky diode is the predominant choice. Current and voltage are indeed important, but power gives us a ...

APEC has been a cornerstone of the power electronics industry since its inception. This year’s conference marked the 40th anniversary of APEC, which has grown significantly since its founding in 1986, ...

One of the more spirited seminars at APEC, due to its topic of GaN versus SiC, was an insightful discussion with many compelling arguments. Wide-bandgap semiconductors—specifically gallium nitride and ...

2024 has been a crucial year for the power electronics sector in terms of development, preparing for radical changes in 2025 and beyond. 2024 has been a crucial year for the power electronics sector ...

With the increasing adoption of EVs and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, electric motors are expected to be used more extensively. Electric motors are the beating heart of sustainable ...

While the failure mechanisms in gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) have been widely studied and significant improvements made in their reliability, this field is still ...

Silicon Carbide (SiC) has challenging opportunities in the semiconductor and power electronics industry for multiple applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energies, and others. Silicon ...

The PCIM Europe 2024 conference showcased groundbreaking innovations and strategic insights from industry leaders. The PCIM Europe 2024 conference, a premier event for power electronics and ...

Jonathan Tucker, Power Market Segment Leader at Tektronix, will discuss the more appropriate testing methodologies for WBG power devices and how they can help to improve their performance. The ...

Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, such as SiC and GaN, offer important advantages in terms of reliability, energy efficiency, power density, and cost reduction. Power electronics is evolving day by ...