Wide-Bandgap Semis

February 2023
STMicroelectronics Grows ST-ONE Controller Family for USB Power Delivery Applications up to 140W

STMicroelectronics grows ST-ONE controller family for USB Power Delivery applications up to 140W

­STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST-ONEHP integrated digital controller, the  world’s first IC certified by USB-IF according to the USB Power Delivery Extended Power Range (USB PD 3.1 EPR) specification. As the third controller in the ST-ONE family, the ST-ONEHP has 28V output capabilit
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Date:
02/27/2023
Developing a New Approach to Predicting the Behavior of GaN Devices

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Figure 1: Infineon’s four-step qualification plan for CoolGaN™ devices

­Introduction Silicon semiconductor technology has evolved considerably over the past 50 years, during which time, multiple failure modes affecting device reliability have been discovered, researched, and addressed. This has led to the development of models and equations for failure modes like time-de
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Date:
02/24/2023
Navitas Fast Charges Global Launch of The OnePlus 11 5G

Navitas Fast Charges Global Launch of The OnePlus 11 5G

­Navitas Semiconductor has confirmed that its GaNFast technology fast-charges the newly-released OnePlus 11 5G flagship smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, the flagship OnePlus 11 5G combines a modern, elegant design with effortless imaging supported by the 3rd Generation Hasselbla
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Date:
02/13/2023
Wolfspeed – SiC and Energy Efficiency

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Figure 1: The basic electrical implementation of air conditioning units and heat pumps

­With energy prices climbing significantly over the past twelve months, businesses and consumers are starting to feel the pinch. In Europe, gas prices rose by 47% between 2020 and 2021. Countries like Germany rely on gas for a sixth of their electricity generation and, in the US, two-fifths of electricity is ge
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Date:
02/01/2023

 


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