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Clear tag filterVishay Launches First Automotive Y1-Rated Ceramic Capacitors in SMD Package
Vishay’s SMDY1 Automotive Series are the first Y1-rated ceramic capacitors in SMD format, combining 500 VAC rating, 4.7 nF capacitance, and Class IIB humidity grade for EV power systems.
Read MoreMicrochip 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.
Read MoreROHM Launches DOT-247 SiC Module with 2.3× Power Density
ROHM’s new DOT-247 SiC module delivers 2.3× power density, 15% lower thermal resistance, and supports advanced multi-level power topologies.
Read MoreWolfspeed Launches 200 mm SiC Wafers for High-Volume Power Device Production
Wolfspeed’s 200 mm SiC wafers and epitaxy are now commercially available, improving yields and scalability for power electronics makers worldwide.
Read MoreResearchers 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?
Read MoreMurata Expands Isolated DC-DC Converters for PoE Devices
Murata introduces compact isolated DC-DC converters for IEEE 802.3af PoE systems, delivering efficient 5 V power in space-constrained devices such as cameras and biometric units.
Read MoreEPC Highlights GaN Power Advances at PCIM Asia 2025
EPC will showcase GaN solutions for AI servers, robotics, and UAVs at PCIM Asia 2025, as momentum grows for GaN to replace silicon in high-frequency power.
Read MoreEPC Launches Radiation-Hardened GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Board for Space Applications
The EPC7C021 from EPC Space is a compact, radiation-hardened GaN motor drive board for use in space and aerospace environments.
Read MoreToshiba 650V SiC MOSFETs Boost Efficiency With Compact TOLL Package
Toshiba has launched 3rd generation 650V SiC MOSFETs in a compact TOLL package, cutting switching losses and improving power density for industrial and energy systems.
Read MoreInfineon Expands OptiMOS 6 Portfolio with 150 V Automotive MOSFETs
Infineon’s OptiMOS 6 150 V MOSFETs deliver 2.5 mΩ RDS(on), low switching losses, and thermal resistance of 0.4 K/W, with TOLL, TOLG, and TOLT packaging for xEV designs.
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