SSTs are in the spotlight, with accelerating investment in SST companies like Heron Power, DG Matrix, and Amperesand, raising major funding. The concept of a solid-state transformer (SST) has been ...

The state of the diamond semiconductor industry and an interview with Adam Khan of Diamond Quanta covering their diamond-on-Si tech. Both III-IV and IV-IV compound wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, ...

The recommended insulation monitoring circuit is illustrated in Figure 1. K 1 and K 2 represent the main application positions of Novosense solid-state relays (SSRs) in the insulation monitoring ...

The rapid adoption of grid-connected smart inverters involves vulnerabilities that could compromise the stability, reliability, and security of power grids. The reliance on distributed energy ...

Texas Instruments and NVIDIA have partnered to develop 800V HVDC power distribution systems aimed at powering the next generation of AI data centers. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are ...

Renesas’s single-stage, bidirectional GaN-based microinverter could redefine the future of energy conversion and distributed power systems. As electrification expands across sectors like solar energy, ...

The FinFET three-dimensional transistor architecture has become fundamental to modern semiconductor manufacturing. FinFET (Fin Field-Effect Transistor) represents a revolutionary advancement in ...

Onsemi presented an optimistic market and technology outlook at the 2025 Global Technology Conference. onsemi, a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions across automotive, industrial, medical and ...

In recent years, the European Union (EU) has implemented a range of strategic policies and financial initiatives aimed at fostering high-tech investments. These efforts are designed to strengthen ...

APEC has been a cornerstone of the power electronics industry since its inception. This year’s conference marked the 40th anniversary of APEC, which has grown significantly since its founding in 1986, ...

One of the more spirited seminars at APEC, due to its topic of GaN versus SiC, was an insightful discussion with many compelling arguments. Wide-bandgap semiconductors—specifically gallium nitride and ...

GaN power devices have gained prominence in medium- and high-power applications due to their ability to operate at high frequencies while maintaining excellent efficiency. Deliver higher efficiency, ...