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Microchip Expands High Voltage Lineup With New 600V Gate Driver Family

Microchip’s new 600V gate drivers support fast switching and noise tolerant control for high voltage motor and power systems.

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Diodes API772x Raises Reinforced Digital Isolation for Power and Industrial Designs

Diodes API772x isolators deliver reinforced insulation, high CMTI and dual channel flexibility for industrial and power applications.

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Bourns Introduces Digital Current Sensors for Higher Amperage Systems

Bourns launches the SSD-1000A digital current sensors with ±0.1% accuracy, CANbus and RS-485 options for EV charging, renewables and industrial drives.

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onsemi Introduces Vertical GaN Semiconductors for High-Density Power Systems

onsemi introduces vertical GaN-on-GaN power semiconductors with 700 V and 1,200 V capability, cutting switching losses and boosting power density for AI and EV systems.

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Microchip DualPack 3 IGBT7 Modules Boost Power Density and Simplify Design

Microchip’s DualPack 3 IGBT7 modules cut losses up to 20%, support 175 °C overload, and reduce system complexity for motor drives, renewables, and traction.

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Researchers Create New Gallium Oxide Semiconductor With Superior Current Capabilities

Researchers at Nagoya University have developed stable p-type gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) diodes capable of handling twice the current of previous devices, addressing a key limitation that held the material back. Could this breakthrough make Ga₂O₃ a practical alternative to GaN, and what applications will benefit most from its improved efficiency?

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Power Integrations Launches GaN Reference Kit for Solar Race Cars

Power Integrations launches a GaN-based reference kit for solar race cars, offering 95% efficiency and a heatsink-free design.

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