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Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

Wolfspeed Equips New SiC MOSFETs for High-Power, ‘Real-World Conditions’

The company's fourth generation of SiC MOSFETs comes with new upgrades to reverse recovery transients and lower RDS(on).


News Jan 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

The eight-channel, 125 W laser diode SMD array improves the measurement distance and resolution in LiDAR applications.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Charles Lee
Designing a Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier for Maximum Efficiency

Designing a Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier for Maximum Efficiency

We explore how adding a small amount of voltage ripple to a Class F amplifier increases its efficiency, then work through a design example.


How Engineer Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Laid the Groundwork for Modern FETs

How Engineer Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Laid the Groundwork for Modern FETs

While the first working FET wouldn't appear until 1945, the idea appeared nearly 20 years prior in a patent held by Julius Edgar Lilienfeld.


News Jan 18, 2025 by Luke James
Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Thanks to a new process, the two power FETs feature incredibly low on-resistance and high switching efficiency.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Aaron Carman
RECOM POWER REM2A and REM4A Regulated DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

RECOM POWER REM2A and REM4A Regulated DC/DC Converters | New Product Brief

RECOM POWER REM2A and REM4A Regulated DC/DC Converters are compact, medical-grade modules designed for reliable performance in medical and industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


GuRu’s Wireless Power Transfer Extends Drone Flight Time to 96 Hours

GuRu’s Wireless Power Transfer Extends Drone Flight Time to 96 Hours

In a recent demonstration, GuRu Wireless used its wireless charging system to power an untethered drone 30 feet away.


News Jan 10, 2025 by Luke James
Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Improving Low Dropout Voltage Regulation Using Remote Sense

Learn how remote sensing for low dropout (LDO) regulators can counteract parasitic resistance and inductance in applications with long connections, narrow traces, or high power.


UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

UW Researchers Make Use of ‘Waste’ Heat With Thermophotovoltaic Device

The near-field device shows promise for harvesting energy from waste heat.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Duane Benson
Renesas Eyes Battery Charging and Power Management With New USB-PD ICs

Renesas Eyes Battery Charging and Power Management With New USB-PD ICs

The buck-boost battery charger and USB-C port controller ICs target power tools, home appliances, and light industrial products.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Charles Lee
Understanding the Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier with Maximally Flat Waveforms

Understanding the Third-Harmonic Peaking Class F Amplifier with Maximally Flat Waveforms

In this article, we derive the design equations for the third-harmonic peaking Class F amplifier with the flattest possible collector voltage waveforms.


Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors | New Product Brief

Honeywell CSHV Open Loop Current Sensors offer high accuracy for ±100A to ±1500A DC measurements, leveraging Hall-effect sensing and stable amplification for consistent performance across temperature ranges. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

2024’s Top Technical Articles and More

As 2024 comes to an end, we look back on the year's most popular technical articles, industry articles, and projects.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Abby Garfinkle
Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies | New Product Brief

Omron S8VK-X Switch Mode Power Supplies combine IoT connectivity with robust durability for enhanced maintenance and operational efficiency. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

Introduction to the Class F Power Amplifier

This article explores the basic principles of Class F operation and introduces the third-harmonic-peaking Class F amplifier.


Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter | New Product Brief

Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter | New Product Brief

Advantech ADAM-4520A RS-232 to RS-422/485 Isolated Converter provides reliable signal conversion with up to 3000VDC isolation protection, making it ideal for industrial applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Power Line Filters | New Product Brief

TDK B84742A 2-Line DIN Rail Filters provide high-performance noise filtering for DC systems with easy installation and a compact design. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

In today’s MOSFET roundup, we examine three new products hitting on critical power design features: efficiency, power, and protection.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST prioritized key tenets of automotive design—safety, efficiency, and performance—in the new single-package PMIC.


News Dec 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz