Power Semiconductors

    February 2025
    Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

    Global Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Market to Reach USD 119.8 Billion by 2034

    ­According to recent market research, the global electronics and semiconductor materials market (전자 및 반도체 소재 시장) is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6.1% from 2024 to 2034, reaching a valuation of US$ 119.8 Billion by th
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    Date:
    02/14/2025
    Infineon Introduces new OPTIREG TLF35585 Power Management IC for Demanding Automotive Applications

    Infineon is expanding the OPTIREG™ PMIC family with the OPTIREG PMIC TLF35585, an integrated multi-rail power supply solution for demanding automotive systems.

    ­The OPTIREG™ Power Management IC (PMIC) portfolio enables highly efficient voltage regulation, offering pre- and post-regulator architectures with DC/DC and linear regulators as well as trackers. In addition to the power supply, additional monitoring and control functions are integrated, enabling customers to
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    Date:
    02/07/2025
    Using GaN Technology in Switch-Mode Power Supplies

    Figure 1. Necessary components to consider when using GaN technology as power switches in a power stage of the LTC7800 buck converter.

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    ­GaN switches typically have lower gate voltage ratings than silicon FETs. Most GaN manufacturers recommend a typical gate drive voltage of 5 V. Some have an absolute maximum rating of 6 V, which does not give much headroom between the recommended gate drive voltage and the critical threshold, above which would da
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    Date:
    02/01/2025
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