Wide-Bandgap Semis

    August 2022
    Third-Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs Boost Industrial Power-Conversion Efficiency

    Third-Generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs Boost Industrial Power-Conversion Efficiency

    ­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has launched five 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that leverage the Company’s third generation SiC technology to boost the energy efficiency of high-voltage industrial applications. They are used in equipment such as EV charging stations, photovoltaic inverters, in
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    Date:
    08/31/2022
    BRC Solar Selects EPC 100 V eGaN FETs for Next Generation Solar Optimizer

    BRC Solar Selects EPC 100 V eGaN FETs for Next Generation Solar Optimizer

    ­BRC Solar GmbH has revolutionized the photovoltaic market with its power optimizer, increasing energy yield and performance of pv plants and systems. Designing-in Efficient Power Conversion’s EPC2218 100 V FETs into its next generation M500/14 power optimizer has enableda higher current density due
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    08/23/2022
    Navitas Semiconductor Announces Acquisition of GeneSiC Semiconductor

    Gene Sheridan, Navitas CEO and co-founder

    ­Navitas Semiconductor announced the acquisition of GeneSiC Semiconductor, a silicon carbide (SiC) pioneer with deep expertise in SiC power device design and process. The transaction is immediately accretive to Navitas as GeneSiC is highly profitable, with more than 25% EBITDA margins.  Calendar 2022 revenues ar
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    08/17/2022
    160W Ultra-fast Charger Powers OnePlus Flagship 10T Smartphone

    160W Ultra-fast Charger Powers OnePlus Flagship 10T Smartphone

    Navitas Semiconductor announced that OnePlus has once again chosen GaNFast next-gen power ICs to ultra-fast-charge its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10T. The new OnePlus 10T features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, a 120 Hz FHD + AMOLED display screen, and 50 MP main c
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    08/15/2022
    35 A GaN ePower Stage IC Boosts Power Density and Simplifies Design

    35 A GaN ePower Stage IC Boosts Power Density and Simplifies Design

    EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones.   The EPC23102 eGaN IC is capable of a maximum withstand voltage o
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    Date:
    08/10/2022
    Navitas GaN ICs Save First 100,000 Tons of CO2 Emissions

    Navitas GaN ICs Save First 100,000 Tons of CO2 Emissions

    ­Navitas Semiconductor has announced the first saving of 100,000 tons of CO2 emissions as GaN replaces legacy silicon chips to “Electrify Our World”. GaN uses up to 10x-lower CO2 footprint to manufacture and ship compared to silicon, while reducing the end-application CO2 footprint up to 30%. Each
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    Date:
    08/05/2022

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