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Expert View: GaN Outperforms Silicon, Enters Mainstream

June 1, 2021 by Balu Balakrishnan

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How does one define ‘main- stream’? In the case of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology, we believe that since you can now buy a sleek, 65 W mobile charger using GaN for under $25 on Amazon, it is reasonable to assume that it has been fully accepted by the consumer markets, which—almost by definition—makes it a mainstream product. For more about this … [Read more...] about Expert View: GaN Outperforms Silicon, Enters Mainstream

Happenings: SiC Research Beyond Power MOSFET: What’s Next?

June 1, 2021 by Z. John Shen

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After three decades of relent- less R&D efforts from both academia and industry, silicon carbide (SiC) power device technology, driven by the various electric vehicles (xEV) and other emerging markets, are finally going mainstream [1], [2]. The SiC power device market may soon cross the US$1 billion(B) threshold in the near future while the industry is working diligently to … [Read more...] about Happenings: SiC Research Beyond Power MOSFET: What’s Next?

Assessing Short-Circuit Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs: Using Deep Structural and Physical Analysis

June 1, 2021 by Alberto O. Adan, Yusuke Takagi, Seiji Takeuchi, Lajos (Louis) Burgyan, and Yuji Kakizaki

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Silicon carbide (SiC) transistors are known for their high breakdown voltage capabilities and ability to operate at much higher temperatures relative to silicon (Si) power semiconductors. The first commercial SiC MOSFETs were introduced in 2010 [1], [2]. Currently, third generation devices are in production and leading manufacturers will soon release fourth generation products … [Read more...] about Assessing Short-Circuit Robustness of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs: Using Deep Structural and Physical Analysis

A Highly Scalable, Modular Test Bench Architecture for Large-Scale DC Power Cycling of SiC MOSFETs: Towards Data Enabled Reliability

March 1, 2021 by Bhanu Teja Vankayalapati, Fei Yang, Shi Pu, Masoud Farhadi, and Bilal Akin

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Silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs have superior conduction, switching and thermal properties compared to silicon (Si) MOSFETs and IGBTs [1]. However, unlike Si devices, whose reliability is well understood from decades of research and field data, SiC device technology is relatively nascent and has only recently started witnessing wide scale deployment. This reliability … [Read more...] about A Highly Scalable, Modular Test Bench Architecture for Large-Scale DC Power Cycling of SiC MOSFETs: Towards Data Enabled Reliability

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IEEE Power Electronics Magazine publishes peer-reviewed articles related to power electronics and its applications which encompass the effective use of electronic components, application of control theory and circuit design techniques, and the development of analytical tools used in efficient and effective energy conversion, control, utilization, and conditioning of electric power. The IEEE Power Electronics  Magazine is limited to the field of interest of the IEEE Power Electronics Society. Topics also include publication of new trend technologies that are being pursued by industry, design practices and case studies, significant amount of state of the art surveys tutorials, and non-technical contributions: news about society activities, interviews, and historical articles.

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Take Virtual Route to Reveal Latest Trends in Power Technologies and Products

A cancelled conference taps alternate methods to disseminate cutting-edge information

With the growing concerns of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the IEEE Power Electronics Society/Industrial Applications Society (PELS/IAS) and Power Supply Manufacturers Association-sponsored 2020 Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC 2020) in New Orleans, Louisiana, was cancelled for the safety of the attendees. While it was a difficult decision, the health, safety, and welfare of the community was paramount for the organizers and sponsors of the 15–19 March 2020 conference. Although this was the first such cancellation in APEC’s 35-year history, the organizers were quick to offer a virtual conference to those registered. In addition, peer-reviewed papers accepted by the conference committee were submitted to IEEE Xplore and are available to all.

Despite the challenges and adversities of COVID-19, the organizers worked diligently to virtually bring the conference and its presentations to the registered community via the APEC 2020 app and the eventScribe web portal. As a result, I was given a password (access key) to access the site and view a variety of the sessions. Before I go through the conference papers and sessions, I would like to take the opportunity to mention the vendors who promptly called IEEE Power Electronics Magazine and presented the latest trends in technologies and products online. The unbelievable situation created by the COVID-19 outbreak did not deter the vendors and emerging companies from taking their latest advances and developments to editors and reporters via phone and virtual meetings and booths. As a result, I was lucky to talk to a variety of power semiconductor companies, passive component suppliers, and power electronics experts, including marketing analysts, and gather the latest advances in power electronics technology.

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