New Solid-state Relays Drive Isolation Technology Forward
Texas Instruments announced a new solid-state relays portfolio, featuring automotive-qualified isolated drivers and switches.
Monolithic Integration of GaN Components Boosts Power Integrated Circuits
This article analyzes the successful co-integration of high-performance Schottky barrier diodes and D-mode HEMTs on a p-GaN HEMT–based 200-V GaN-on-SOI smart power IC platform.
The Route to Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles
Wireless charging offers a number of benefits to both electric vehicle owners and infrastructure providers in terms of simplicity, reliability, and ease of use.
Intelligent Hardware Evolves to Overcome its Limitations
One of the most difficult problems when creating intelligent machines — especially at the edge — can be to take a behavior or functionality that has been designed or trained in one environment and make it work in another.
Developing 5G Modems in Non-Handset Applications
When we talk about 5G wireless, we tend to think about smartphones and the high–speed broadband that 5G can provide. But smartphones are just one of the many use cases for 5G.
High-efficiency Inverter Improves Electric Motor Efficiency
Internal testing of Hillcrest high-efficiency inverter with 80kW electric motor achieves impressive motor efficiency gains.
New Space-saving Side-wettable Flanks
Nexperia, the expert in essential semiconductors, has recently announced its latest product additions to a growing range of discrete devices which it provides in leadless DFN packages with side-wettable flanks (SWF).
Schottky Rectifiers Set New Benchmarks in Current Density
Diodes Incorporated has announced the introduction of a series of high-current Schottky rectifiers in ultra-compact chip scale packages (CSPs).
Ultra-Low On-Resistance Rad Hard 200 V Transistor
EPC announces the introduction of the EPC7007 radiation-hardened GaN FET. The EPC7007 has a total dose rating greater than 1 Mrad and SEE immunity for LET of 85 MeV/(mg/cm2). These devices are offered in a chip-scale package, the same as the commercial eGaN FET and IC family. Packaged versions will be available from EPC Space.
Dynamic Circuit Model of a SiC VJFET
SiC semiconductors perform considerably well on various parameters like high temperatures, frequency, voltage, and several others.
Next Generation of GaN for Electrification
Gallium nitride is a key component of future energy-efficient electric vehicles and 5G networks. Hexagem, a Lund University–based startup, is developing a new solution at the Swedish research institute Rise testbed ProNano. This solution should contribute to greater electrification and a sustainable future.
Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors Drive Vehicle Electrification
In a panel session on wide-bandgap semiconductors for EVs at the recent Advanced Automotive Tech Forum, three industry experts discussed efforts to address GaN and SiC current challenges and future opportunities.
Introduction to Nexperia Automotive-Grade ICs
Electronics in the automotive industry require accuracy, durability and complete reliability. All systems, including the engine control and modern driver assist, are based on parts that have to endure both high temperature and electrical interference, as well as extended durability of operation.
ASIC vs FPGA Comparison: Performance, Cost, and Design Differences Explained
This article compares Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), two technologies used for creating custom digital circuits.
The Rise of Automotive-Grade SiC/GaN Power Devices in Electric Vehicles
The automotive fast recovery Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) power devices emerge as game-changing technologies.
How to Safely Discharge an AC Capacitor
AC capacitor discharge refers to the process in which a capacitor releases its stored electrical energy in an alternating current (AC) circuit.
Signs of a Bad Camshaft Position Sensor and How to Test it?
A car has a variety of electrical components, one of which is called a camshaft position sensor (CMP). This section will discuss this component, the signs that indicate a problematic camshaft position sensor, and the procedures for doing so.
Symptoms of a Bad Speed Sensor and How to Test It?
Speed sensors are utilized to measure the speed at which devices are spinning. Many vehicles, including automobiles, aerospace vehicles, off-highway and construction equipment, railway vehicles, and military vehicles, require speed sensors.
Current Divider: definition, applications & formula
A current divider is an electrical circuit configuration used to split or divide an input current into multiple branches or paths.
74LS04 Hex Inverter Datasheet(PDF) and Pinout
This article will explain some detailed information about 74LS04 Hex Inverter, including its datasheet, pinout, features and specifications.
C1815 Transistor: Pinout, Features & Specifications
This article gives a comprehensive introduction to the key information of the C1815 transistor
Guide to IC 7408 Logic Gate Chip: Specifications, Applications, and Pinout
The 7408 IC, a crucial component in electronics, features?four logic gates, each with two inputs.