Wide-Bandgap Semis

April 2021

CISSOID expands its SiC Intelligent Power Modules Platform

The new modules are intended for use in e-mobility tailored for lower switching losses or for higher power. The company is also introducing a module based on a lightweight AlSiC flat baseplate that meets the demand for natural convection or forced cooling in aerospace and in dedicated industrial applications

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04/27/2021

650 V GaN FETs enable 80 PLUS Titanium-class power supplies

The new family offers significant performance advantages over previous technologies and competitive devices. With RDS(on) performance down to 35 mΩ (typical), the new power GaN FETs target single phase AC/DC and DC/DC industrial switched mode power supplies (SMPS), ranging from 2 kW to 10 kW, especially server and

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04/27/2021

RS Components extends global franchise agreement with STMicroelectronics

This new phase in the relationship between the two companies will result in a substantial increase in the breadth and volume of ST products stocked by RS. ST will also feature regularly on the award-winning DesignSpark online engineering hub. “RS has been very successful in building up a vibrant internatio

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04/27/2021

Mouser Electronics Adds 31 New Manufacturers in Q1

Mouser continues to focus on the breadth of its product offering, with new manufacturers in product categories such as embedded, connectors, optoelectronics, semiconductors, and hardware. Among the new manufacturers, over half are in the embedded space, as Mouser continues to expand its Internet of Things (IoT)

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04/27/2021

Multi-Directional Spring Contacts

These new surface mount components are capable of supporting both horizontal and vertical connection orientations, but come in smaller size formats than were previously available. The S1961-46R has a 3.55mm height, while the S1971-46R has a height of 4.55mm. Although there are a multitude of vertical-only spri

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04/27/2021

Compact, conduction cooled 75W AC-DC power supply module

The new supplies require no external circuitry for operation or EMC compliance. Models in the new ASB75 series offer compact, fanless power with baseplate cooling for applications such as information technology equipment (ITE), Internet of things (IoT), general industrial and harsh or rugged applications. The comple

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04/27/2021

High-Performance Radar Systems Based on GaN Technology

Joao Pedroso, Technical Product Marketing Manager, KEMET Corp

Phased arrays work on the principle that the interference between coinciding waveforms with different phase angles can influence the direction of transmission. Using this technique, a two-dimensional array of emitters can steer its aggregated output across a relatively wide angle, perpendicular to the array's sur

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04/01/2021

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Figure 1: Adding a simple gate resistance produces variable dV/dt limiting

Perspectives of Using GaN in Motor Drive Applications

Eric Persson, Infineon Technologies

With industrial, office and home automation all expanding, motors and their drives are increasingly used for a wide range of functions from robotic arm control to the humble domestic clothes washer. Motors have of course been used for over a century, but today they must be ‘smart’ to enable more flexibility in

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04/01/2021

APEC 2021 Will Be Online-Only Event Due to Covid-19 Concerns

The Applied Power Electronics Conference announces that APEC 2021 will be presented as a virtual event and will take place June 14-17, 2021, on the virtual event platform, Social27. The virtual format will not only ensure the safety of our community, it will also allow: · More of our global community of power

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04/01/2021