Linear regulators and low dropout (LDO) regulators Power dissipation and thermal management of power semiconductors Switching regulator introduction and the three-terminal element The three basic ...

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

Barry Lin, CTO of Wavetek Microelectronics, noted in an exclusive interview with Power Electronics News the semiconductor industry landscape, especially for compound semiconductors, with several ...

WBG transistors also switch faster and can operate at higher frequencies than silicon. Lower on-resistance means they dissipate less power, thereby promoting efficiency. This unique combination of ...

A powertrain is a system of components in a vehicle that converts the chemical energy of the fuel into mechanical energy that propels the motion of an automobile. It is a mechanical system comprising ...

QSPICE is still in the demonstration phase and is under continuous development. The program is easy to use, but its capabilities are very professional. It handles the simulation of analog, digital and ...

Gallium nitride technology is revolutionizing diverse applications, from LiDAR systems to motor control. LiDAR employs pulsed lasers for precise distance measurement, generating detailed 3D images. In ...

Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a compound semiconductor composed of silicon (Si) and carbon (C). SiC can be doped by n-type with nitrogen or phosphorous and p-type with beryllium, boron, aluminum, or ...

Navitas Semiconductor With the acquisition of GeneSiC, Navitas Semiconductor, a renowned GaN power IC maker, has strengthened its portfolio for high-power applications, such as EVs, solar power and ...

To comparatively test the recovery time, a 50% load transient was performed for both the four-phase and one-phase LT8627SP, with a slew rate of 6 A/µs per phase. Results (see Figure 3) showed a ...

The step-down (buck) In DC/DC switching circuits, appropriately driven electronic switches and components are used to store energy, allowing it to be converted. A step-down, or buck, converter is a DC ...

The voltage rating is determined primarily by the vertical drift layer thickness. The current density can also be much higher for the vertical orientation. Heat sinking and packaging can be simpler as ...