Today’s global megatrends—loosely defined as long-term trends that shape societies and economies worldwide—include, e.g., the transition to a fully renewable energy supply and the establishment of evermore stringent efficiency requirements for industry. Similarly, the trend of rapid global urbanization creates a need for sustainable mobility. The digital disruption contributes … [Read more...] about Monolithic Bidirectional Power Transistors
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Wide Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Power Electronics for Aviation
There is a growing trend in aircraft electrification, which can reduce green-house gas emissions, reduce audible noise, reduce maintenance needs, lower cost, and improve safety. Moving from mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power to electric power requires architecture changes, more electric power, and improvements in electric power generation, distribution, and conversion. … [Read more...] about Wide Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Power Electronics for Aviation
Supercapacitor Assisted Surge Absorber Technique: high performance transient surge protectors for consumer electronics
Invention of the transistor in 1947 made a radical change to the path of the development of electronic products and systems. In the mid-1950s, integrated circuits (ICs) started evolving rapidly, creating miniaturized analog, digital and mixed signal circuits. By the 1960s to 1970s, microprocessors, memories and power semiconductors entered the electronic marketplace. During the … [Read more...] about Supercapacitor Assisted Surge Absorber Technique: high performance transient surge protectors for consumer electronics
Driven by Density, Efficiency at Low Cost, Power Integration Reaches New Heights
For decades, miniaturization has been the trend in the power supply world. Consumers have been demanding more functions from smaller systems with better performance and reliability at lower cost. Such advances are evident in today’s laptops, tablets, smartphones, industrial drives and a host of other consumer and industrial applications. To meet these demands, the power supply … [Read more...] about Driven by Density, Efficiency at Low Cost, Power Integration Reaches New Heights
Expert View: GaN Semiconductors Driving More Efficient Automotive Traction Inverters
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are continuing to grow their share of total vehicle sales as consumers, companies, and governments prioritize automotive electrification. Types of EVs include hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Today, EVs commonly use an ac permanent magnet or ac induction motor. A traction inverter is a critical … [Read more...] about Expert View: GaN Semiconductors Driving More Efficient Automotive Traction Inverters
