Eyeing a broader applications range, Navitas Semiconductor has released its fourth generation (4G) gallium nitride (GaN) technology for demanding, high-power applications in datacenters, solar /energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) markets, where efficiency, power density and robust and reliable operations are critical. It was unveiled at a special customer, partner and … [Read more...] about Navitas Launches Fourth Gen GaN Technology
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Driving Semiconductor Manufacturing in Europe
Prompted by the encouraging results of the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing initiative introduced about a year ago, the council of the European Union (EU) in July 2023 approved a €43 billion ($47.5 billion) plan called Chips Act to develop more fabs and increase semiconductor production in the European region. The plan is to boost the supply of semiconductor devices in Europe, … [Read more...] about Driving Semiconductor Manufacturing in Europe
EPC Sues China-Based Innoscience in Federal Court and the ITC for Patent Infringement
El Segundo, California based Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), a global supplier of gallium nitride (GaN) FETs and power ICs, has filed complaints in federal court and in the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Guangdong China based Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Company, Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, Innoscience). EPC is asserting that … [Read more...] about EPC Sues China-Based Innoscience in Federal Court and the ITC for Patent Infringement
Trystar Acquires Oztek to Bolster Presence in Renewables Market
To strengthen its presence in renewables market, industrial power products manufacturer Trystar, based in Faribault, MN, has acquired Merrimack, NH based Oztek Corp, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial power conversion and power electronics products. The acquisition deal was closed on May 5, making Oztek part of Trystar. No financial details were … [Read more...] about Trystar Acquires Oztek to Bolster Presence in Renewables Market
Navitas Announces Entry into High Power Markets
Targeting high-power applications ranging from 10s kW to MW in rail, electric vehicle, industry, solar, wind and energy storage, wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor supplier Navitas Semiconductor has announced its entry into high-power markets (Figure 1). Employing GeneSiC products and technology, the company has launched silicon carbide (SiC) based power modules called … [Read more...] about Navitas Announces Entry into High Power Markets
