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STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

STMicroelectronics Revs Up Production on New PowerGaN Transistors

As electronics become smaller, ST’s latest transistor family stands to shrink power electronics in tandem.


News Jul 19, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Nexperia Gives Coin-cell Batteries Big Surge With Battery-boosting ICs

Nexperia Gives Coin-cell Batteries Big Surge With Battery-boosting ICs

New battery management ICs may provide efficient operating points for the smallest batteries.


News Jul 13, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

Nexperia Enters IGBT Market With Flexible Range of 600 V Devices

The company has added IGBTs to its product portfolio for the first time.


News Jul 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

Energy Harvesting Roundup: 4 New Designs Tap Into Ambient Energy

With more low-power IoT devices flooding the market, researchers and developers are getting creative with power solutions—with some turning to unique energy harvesting techniques.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

Nordic Packs Multiple Functions in New PMIC for Low-power Designs

The latest IC from Nordic Semiconductor enables more efficient power management with less space and no code.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Suite of New Gate Driver ICs Tackle SiC-based Power Applications

Suite of New Gate Driver ICs Tackle SiC-based Power Applications

Three new gate driver solutions aim to serve a wide range of applications in motor drives, electric vehicles, solar inverters, and more.


News Jun 06, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
From Gate Drivers to E-fuse Demonstrators, SiC Devices Target EV Tech

From Gate Drivers to E-fuse Demonstrators, SiC Devices Target EV Tech

Semiconductor companies are leveraging the properties of SiC to achieve fast switching speeds and improved isolation in new EV designs.


News May 17, 2023 by Arjun Nijhawan
Infineon Unwraps Wireless Power Transmitter IC for up to 50 W Charging

Infineon Unwraps Wireless Power Transmitter IC for up to 50 W Charging

Released in time for PCIM Europe this week, the new chip's integrated approach is aimed at enabling easier and more-cost-efficient wireless charging designs.


News May 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Charges Up Automotive Designs With New Power Solutions

Infineon Charges Up Automotive Designs With New Power Solutions

From in-car entertainment to high-powered drivetrains, the latest chips from Infineon offer new and improved power performance for automotive applications.


News May 04, 2023 by Aaron Carman
New Schottky Diodes Up Performance With Materials and Architecture

New Schottky Diodes Up Performance With Materials and Architecture

This roundup highlights how multiple companies and research teams have boosted the performance of a common component: the Schottky diode.


News Apr 29, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Revolutionizing Autonomy: The Latest Technologies Advancing ADAS

Revolutionizing Autonomy: The Latest Technologies Advancing ADAS

There's a lot at play for advanced driver assistance systems to monitor for drowsiness or connect vehicles to the grid. Here are a few recent technologies driving forward the future of autonomous vehicles.


News Apr 28, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Solar Panels Now in Wildfire Detectors, Greenhouses, and Even Reservoirs

Solar Panels Now in Wildfire Detectors, Greenhouses, and Even Reservoirs

Solar panels are a common feature of thousands of homes. Now, researchers are adapting the technology to power other environmentally-conscious efforts.


News Apr 25, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Latest GaN ICs Crank out More Speed, Efficiency, and Power Density

Latest GaN ICs Crank out More Speed, Efficiency, and Power Density

Leveraging gallium nitride (GaN) technology, the latest batch of power devices boast improved performance, high efficiency, and low design costs.


News Apr 15, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
The State of SiC: A Roundup of SiC Supply Cuts, Booms, and More

The State of SiC: A Roundup of SiC Supply Cuts, Booms, and More

While some companies are scaling back SiC procurement in response to supply chain constraints, others are ramping up manufacturing and even developing SiC-focused simulation software.


News Apr 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
GaN-based Solutions Emerge To Meet Control and Charging Needs

GaN-based Solutions Emerge To Meet Control and Charging Needs

Aiming to bring the benefits of GaN technology into play, power IC vendors are rolling out new devices for control and automotive charging applications.


News Apr 08, 2023 by Ramsha Jawaid
Women in STEM—A Road Paved With the Firsts of Many Determined Women

Women in STEM—A Road Paved With the Firsts of Many Determined Women

As more women find their way into STEM-related fields, they have these women to thank for helping lay the foundation for future generations.


News Mar 30, 2023 by Kimber Wymore
Making USB Universal: New Devices Aim to Boost USB Charging Power

Making USB Universal: New Devices Aim to Boost USB Charging Power

With the release of the USB PD 3.1 EPR standard, industry leaders are rapidly announcing solutions for more efficient USB power supplies.


News Mar 27, 2023 by Aaron Carman
TI’s Active EMI Filters to Slash Size of Power Supply Designs

TI’s Active EMI Filters to Slash Size of Power Supply Designs

New ICs from Texas Instruments use active filtering to mitigate the impact of switched-mode power supply EMI.


News Mar 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Inspired by Zebra Stripes, Researchers Solve Size Constraints of TEGs

Inspired by Zebra Stripes, Researchers Solve Size Constraints of TEGs

Gwangju Institute researchers have developed a thin, lightweight, and flexible TEG that makes use of zebra-like stripes to generate electric energy.


News Mar 15, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Qorvo Debuts Single-chip Management ICs for 20-cell Battery Systems

Qorvo Debuts Single-chip Management ICs for 20-cell Battery Systems

To enable the move from combustion engines to battery power for lawn equipment, e-mobility, and similar designs, Qorvo has released one-chip battery management ICs for 20-cell battery-powered systems.


News Mar 13, 2023 by Jeff Child