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University at Buffalo Engineers Develop A Transistor That Can Handle 8,000 Volts

University at Buffalo Engineers Develop A Transistor That Can Handle 8,000 Volts

The gallium oxide-based MOSFET, which is about as thin as a single sheet of paper, could help make large and bulky batteries and power systems, such as those used in electric vehicles, smaller.


News Jun 23, 2020 by Luke James
A Revolutionary Development in Silicon Photonics: The World’s Smallest Comb Generator

A Revolutionary Development in Silicon Photonics: The World’s Smallest Comb Generator

Photonics leads the way today, and a new development now revolutionizes the potential of photonic data systems.


News Jun 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be a problem with the digitally-dominant advanced radio architecture of two new modules from Innophase.


News Jun 09, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
5G Switches Introduced by the University of Texas Claim Improved Battery Life and Processing Speeds

5G Switches Introduced by the University of Texas Claim Improved Battery Life and Processing Speeds

Although COVID-19 has caused a slowdown, the 5G revolution is still well underway with the first pioneer devices capable of accessing next-generation wireless speeds already on shelves worldwide.


News May 31, 2020 by Luke James
Quantum Efficiency and Signal-to-Noise Ratio in CCD Image Sensors

Quantum Efficiency and Signal-to-Noise Ratio in CCD Image Sensors

In this article, we’ll draw upon our knowledge of noise sources and combine it with some new information to create a comprehensive model for CCD noise performance.


The Pitfalls of Contact Tracing are Addressed in New Wireless Ranging Tech and a BLE Chip

The Pitfalls of Contact Tracing are Addressed in New Wireless Ranging Tech and a BLE Chip

Radio Signal Strength Indicators, a common method of contact tracing, often yield inaccurate positioning results. Dialog Semiconductor says they have a better solution.


News May 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Passive, Active, and Electromechanical Components

Passive, Active, and Electromechanical Components

This video tutorial covers some basic information related to three major categories of electrical and electronic components.


Stanford Researchers Demonstrate A Method for Recharging Electric Vehicles While Driving

Stanford Researchers Demonstrate A Method for Recharging Electric Vehicles While Driving

The engineers claim that their method, which uses magnetism, represents a big step towards making it practical for electric vehicles to recharge as they trundle along roads and highways.


News May 13, 2020 by Luke James
The Virtues of PWM Combined With a Power MOSFET

The Virtues of PWM Combined With a Power MOSFET

Pulse Width Modulation is a method commonly used to generate an analog signal output from digital input. But how is this feature enhanced when combined with a power MOSFET in a single device?


News May 06, 2020 by John Koon
Characteristics and Applications of DC (Direct Current) Signals

Characteristics and Applications of DC (Direct Current) Signals

This video tutorial provides an overview of electrical signals that do not change polarity.


What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?

What Does “99% Power Efficiency” Really Mean in Silicon Carbide MOSFETs?

Whenever we discuss power semiconductors, the feature that takes center stage is power efficiency. But what exactly do we mean by that term?


News Apr 21, 2020 by John Koon
A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

A Teardown of the Hitachi SJ Series P1 Variable Frequency Drives

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.


Transphorm and Microchip Highlight the Virtues of GaN for Bridgeless Totem-Pole PFC

Transphorm and Microchip Highlight the Virtues of GaN for Bridgeless Totem-Pole PFC

The new evaluation board opens a discussion on the pros and cons of continuous conduction mode PFC circuits and bridgeless totem-pole PFC circuits. What's your take?


News Apr 07, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
How Do You Reduce EMI in DC-DC Power Management?

How Do You Reduce EMI in DC-DC Power Management?

Selecting the right switching DC-DC step-down regulator while minimizing EMI can feel like a balancing act. Here's an idea of how to do it with ADI's new integrated regulator.


News Apr 03, 2020 by John Koon
What Does the Future Hold for SiC Semiconductors?

What Does the Future Hold for SiC Semiconductors?

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.


Designing FPGA-Dependent Medical Devices Just Got More Streamlined With New PMIC Reference Designs

Designing FPGA-Dependent Medical Devices Just Got More Streamlined With New PMIC Reference Designs

Renesas' new reference designs for Xilinx's FPGAs and SoCs solve the issues of multiphase regulators. But how might they also speed up the design process for in-demand medical devices?


News Mar 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Power Engineering Catchup: Here’s What Would Have Been Presented at APEC

Power Engineering Catchup: Here’s What Would Have Been Presented at APEC

APEC was canceled less than a week before the event. What did we miss? Is there still a way for us to stay up to date on power electronic trends?


News Mar 26, 2020 by Kayla Matthews
Simulating SiC MOSFET Thermal and Switching Behavior in LTspice

Simulating SiC MOSFET Thermal and Switching Behavior in LTspice

In this article, we’ll set up a basic SiC switching circuit and perform some transient simulations.


Silicon vs. Silicon Carbide: Schottky Barrier Diode Edition

Silicon vs. Silicon Carbide: Schottky Barrier Diode Edition

How does a silicon carbide Schottky barrier diode compare to its silicon counterparts? Let's look to a few examples.


News Mar 17, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Silicon Carbide Is Changing the Game of Solar Energy

Silicon Carbide Is Changing the Game of Solar Energy

There's plenty of buzz about SiC for electric vehicles. How is the wide-bandgap semiconductor pushing innovations in solar power, though?


News Mar 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff