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Startup Orca Semiconductor Exits Stealth Sampling Its First PMIC

Startup Orca Semiconductor Exits Stealth Sampling Its First PMIC

The new startup is tackling the inefficiencies of “big analog” with its application-specific approach.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bussmann / Eaton LANxV LAN Transformers | New Product Brief

Bussmann / Eaton LANxV LAN Transformers | New Product Brief

Bussmann / Eaton LANxV LAN Transformers offer flexible options for both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and non-PoE applications, providing a 1500VAC isolation rating between primary and secondary circuits. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Understanding Dimensional Resonance in High-Frequency Magnetic Cores

Understanding Dimensional Resonance in High-Frequency Magnetic Cores

In this article, we explore the effect of dimensional resonance on the magnetic field distribution in high-frequency ferrite cores.


Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

The new design on-board charger (OBC) chipset and accompanying white paper provide a trusted path forward for battery EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle designers.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Duane Benson
An Introduction to Using Logic Gates in LTspice

An Introduction to Using Logic Gates in LTspice

This article explains how to successfully integrate logic gates into an LTspice simulation.


TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI showcased what it calls the industry's first GaN IPM for compact, energy-efficient motors at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
FETs for Industrial and Automotive Applications Dot the PCIM Showfloor

FETs for Industrial and Automotive Applications Dot the PCIM Showfloor

Infineon, Qorvo, and EPC, among many others, are showing off the latest and greatest in FET technology at PCIM Europe.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Lisa Boneta.
Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Onsemi’s 7th generation IGBT modules simplify design and reduce costs in high-power applications. Onsemi spoke with us about the products unveiled at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

Understanding the Effect of Eddy Currents on the High-Frequency Behavior of Magnetic Cores

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.


Qorvo Claims ‘Industry’s Highest Gain’ Pre-Driver for 5G Massive MIMO

Qorvo Claims ‘Industry’s Highest Gain’ Pre-Driver for 5G Massive MIMO

The new device helps to ensure linearity and high performance in 5G signal chains.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

To meet the mounting power demands in data centers and AI servers, Infineon has revealed new MOSFETs that improve efficiency at lower voltages.


News May 31, 2024 by Aaron Carman
New Gate Drivers Drill Down on Flexibility and Efficiency

New Gate Drivers Drill Down on Flexibility and Efficiency

Littelfuse, Allegro Microsystems, and Power Integrations have released new gate drivers to improve interoperability with complex industrial designs.


News May 30, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New Power Supply Units

Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New Power Supply Units

With the goal of decarbonizing AI server racks, the new series of power supply units (PSUs) focus on efficiency, ranging from 3 kW to 12 kW.


News May 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba TLX9910 Photocouplers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TLX9910 Photocouplers | New Product Brief

Toshiba TLX9910 Photocouplers are designed for Solid-State Relay applications in both automotive and industrial settings. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Simulating the Short-Circuit Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Simulating the Short-Circuit Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power dissipation and provides some helpful LTspice tips for measuring current and power.


DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

DIODES, INC. AP33772 USB Type-C PD Sink Controller | New Product Brief

Diodes Incorporated AP33772 USB Type-C™ PD Sink Controller is engineered to meet USB Power Delivery specification revision 3.0 version 1.2. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Diamagnetic, Paramagnetic, and Ferromagnetic Materials Explained

Diamagnetic, Paramagnetic, and Ferromagnetic Materials Explained

This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.


Infineon OptiMOS™7 40V | Fast Facts

Infineon OptiMOS™7 40V | Fast Facts

Leading edge MOSFET Technology for Tomorrow’s Automotive Applications


STMicro Releases Variants of Buck Converters for More Efficiency Options

STMicro Releases Variants of Buck Converters for More Efficiency Options

The new step-down, synchronous DC-DC converters come in many configurations to save space and ease integration into automotive OEM designs.


News May 21, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Simulating the Switching Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

Simulating the Switching Power Dissipation of a CMOS Inverter

When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to simulate these currents in LTspice.