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GaN-on-SiC wafer specialist sees 2019 growth
SweGaN AB, a manufacturer of custom-made GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers based on an epitaxial growth technology for RF and power components and devices, has announced strong results for 2019 with 300% year-on-year growth from 2018.
Automotive medium-voltage transistors cover 12-32V
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the leading analogue/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has announced the availability of new medium-voltage transistors – complementing the company’s leading 180nm BCD-on-SOI technology platform (XT018). The new medium voltage devices cover voltages from 12 to 32V. With that customers now have access to a complete portfolio of different voltage options – covering a ten to 200V voltage range.
SiC FETs deliver increased efficiency for EV inverters
The UF3SC silicon carbide (SiC) FETs from UnitedSiC are now in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics.
Isolated gate driver offers RDS(ON) of 2.5Ohms
The MAX22701E isolated gate driver from Maxim Integrated is in stock at distributor Mouser Electronics.
Current-sense resistors optimise power use on PCBs
The portfolio of high-precision, low-ohmic current-sense resistors from Isabellenhütte is now available at distributor RS Components.
How to drive BLDC motors effectively with MOSFET tech
Our increased use of electric motors, especially in the automotive and industrial sectors, means that they are now a very large consumer of energy worldwide. BLDC (brushless FDC) motor technology is coming to the fore to improve reliability and efficiency, and MOSFET technology is providing an efficient drive solution. Mirko Vogelmann, Product Sales Manager Power Semiconductors, Rutronik explains.
Real-time clocks offer low-standby current
Diodes Incorporated has announced that automotive-compliant versions of its popular, low-power, real-time clock (RTC) solutions, PT7C4363BQ and PT7C4563BQ (with an adjustable timer), are now available. Their wide temperature range makes them suitable for automotive applications, including infotainment systems, dashboard displays, and telematics boxes (T-Box).
New gate driver provides power efficiency and increased system up-time
With the MAX22701E isolated gate driver from Maxim Integrated designers of high-voltage/high-power systems can improve power supply efficiency by up to four percentage points over competitive solutions, reducing power loss and the resulting carbon footprint by 30%.
FPGA platform enables low power edge applications
Lattice Semiconductor has announced its new low power FPGA platform, Lattice Nexus. The platform is architected to deliver power-efficient performance that will benefit developers of a wide range of applications, including AI for IoT, video, hardware security, embedded vision, 5G infrastructure and industrial/automotive automation.
Computing in cars
Designing reliable hardware is challenging the automotive industry, says Jan Preibisch, application marketing manager, Nexperia