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 ...

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 ...

Aehr Test Systems disclosed that an initial customer order for a FOX WaferPak Aligner and a FOX-NP wafer-level test and burn-in system intended for gallium nitride power devices has been received. The ...

Electric motors offer numerous performance advantages over traditional internal-combustion engines (ICEs). One of the main advantages is the ability to provide maximum torque instantly, improving the ...

Impact of the semiconductor industry Nowadays, there is a strong focus on sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. If we look at emissions across the entire supply chain across all sectors, we ...

That is, the integral of x (t) 2 does not depend on how we make the integration interval diverge. This is a fundamental aspect because, if this were not the case, the total energy of the signal would ...

Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor compound consisting of silicon (Si) and carbon (C), belongs to the wide bandgap (WBG) family of materials. Its physical bond is very strong, giving the ...

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 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2025 opened with a keynote address highlighting the event’s history, community, and ongoing contributions to the industry. This year’s conference marked ...

Figure 1 shows the most general scheme of a motor drive. The power converter generates regulated electric energy that is used to drive the motor, whose output is mechanical energy. Figure 2 represents ...

The current capability of the well-known bond technology used in IGBT modules is limited. In case of failure, the bond wires are damaged, and the current circuits are opened in an uncontrolled manner.