Power Semiconductors

    April 2022
    Bring Your Design to the Next Level of Efficiency with OptiMOS™ 6 100 V Power MOSFET Technology

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    Figure 1. Infineon StrongIRFET™ and OptiMOS™ power MOSFET 20-300 V technologies

    ­Introducing a game changer for high switching frequency applications High efficiency, power density, and better thermal behavior are the key trends when it comes to power management. Infineon is constantly working on introducing highly innovative power MOSFET technologies able to meet the requirements for all app
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    Date:
    04/30/2022
    New Technology Enables 1200 V SiC MOSFET in Various Packages
    The new M1H chip has been designed to provide flexibility and is intended for use in applications, such as inverters in solar energy systems, which have to meet peak demand. The chip is also ideal for use in fast EV charging, energy storage systems and other industrial applications.   Advancements in the
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    Date:
    04/19/2022
    Bringing WBG technology to the next level: Part 4 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon: When to make the move from silicon to wide bandgap

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    Figure 1. Suitability of Si, SiC, and GaN for power supply applications

    Introduction Silicon power devices, such as MOSFETs and IGBTs, have a long history of reliable operation in power applications. They are low-cost, with a proven track record, and there’s a wide choice of suppliers so that designers can have a second source. They are also a familiar, well-established opti
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    Date:
    04/14/2022
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