Wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) enable improved power conversion efficiencies. The improved power density that they provide ...

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In an interview with Power Electronics News, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Director of GaN Program Development Division at VIS, discussed the techniques and innovations VIS used to overcome obstacles, emphasizing ...

The state of the current power electronics is increasingly focused on reliable power converters that can reduce the costs of the entire system. Over time, the engineering approach has been directed ...

With the increasing adoption of EVs and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, electric motors are expected to be used more extensively. Electric motors are the beating heart of sustainable ...

The number of products needing charging is increasing, and so is the need for fast-charging, high-capacity batteries. Over the past decade, wireless power transfer functionality has been broadly ...

2024 has been a crucial year for the power electronics sector in terms of development, preparing for radical changes in 2025 and beyond. 2024 has been a crucial year for the power electronics sector ...

In sensorless control systems, the magnetic angle of the motor is estimated from the motor phase voltages and currents. Its position is determined by monitoring certain electrical parameters of the ...

This article describes how to design a simple class D power amplifier using the High Voltage GreenPAK™ IC. A class D amplifier operates by deriving a two-state signal from a continuous control signal ...

Aehr Test Systems disclosed an initial order for a FOX-NP wafer-level test and burn-in system intended for GaN power devices. Aehr Test Systems disclosed that an initial customer order for a FOX ...

Lower-voltage GaN FETs are reducing size, minimizing cooling requirements and improving efficiency. Applications for 100-V (and lower) GaN FETs are numerous, from reducing distortion in Class D audio ...

To make electric vehicles an affordable and accessible reality, the efficiency of the electronic components used for power conversion is paramount. The automotive industry’s evolution is leading to a ...