CGD’s Cost-Effective Combo ICeGaN EV Inverter Tech For 100+ kW Powertrains
Clean-tech semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has revealed more details about a solution that will enable it to address EV powertrain applications over 100kW – a market worth over $10-billion – with its ICeGaN gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Combo ICeGaN combines smart ICeGaN HEMT ICs and IGBTs (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors) in the same module […]
Wevo’s WEVOSIL Third-Gen Silicones For EV Power Electronics
German adhesives and sealants manufacturer WEVO-CHEMIE offers thermally conductive silicone potting compounds (materials used to encapsulate and protect electronic components), gap fillers and gels for modern automotive power electronics. These customizable WEVOSIL products built from third-generation materials enable fast cycle times that lead to efficient serial production. Very high operating temperatures are not uncommon in […]
Infineon’s 200 mm SiC Devices For High-Voltage Applications
German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies will release the first silicon carbide (SiC) products based on its 200 mm SiC wafer manufacturing technology to customers during the first quarter of 2025. The products provide SiC power technology for high-voltage applications, including renewable energies, trains, and EVs, and will be manufactured in Villach, Austria. Additionally, the transition […]
SCHURTER Introduces New Super-Thin Prismatic Supercapacitors
Swiss electrical and electronic components manufacturer SCHURTER has launched a range of super-thin prismatic supercapacitors for high switching loads. With a thickness of just 0.4 mm, one variant of the SCHURTER SCPA family is currently the world’s thinnest supercapacitor. Compared to rechargeable batteries of the same weight, supercapacitors only have around 10 % of the […]
Wolfspeed’s New Gen 4 MOSFETs For High-Power Applications
Silicon Carbide device manufacturer Wolfspeed has launched its new Gen 4 technology platform engineered to simplify switching behaviors and design challenges commonly experienced in high-power designs such as EV powertrains, renewable energy systems, and battery energy storage systems. Gen 4 products are currently available in the 750 V, 1200 V, and 2300 V nodes. “From […]
ITECH Releases IT8900G/L Series High-Speed DC Electronic Load
Manufacturer of power electronics, testing instruments, and systems ITECH has introduced the IT8900G/L series high-speed and high-power DC electronic load. The IT8900G/L series high-power DC electronic load not only meets the needs of high-performance power supply testing, but is also widely used in a number of fields such as new energy vehicles, charging piles, fuel […]
Valeo and ROHM Co-Develop the Next-Gen of Power Electronics
French automotive supplier Valeo and Japanese electronic component manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor are collaborating to propose and optimize the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters using their combined expertise in power electronics management. As a first step, ROHM will provide its 2-in-1 Silicon Carbide (SiC) molded module TRCDRIVE pack to Valeo for future […]
CGD And IFPEN Demo a GaN-Based VDC Inverter Outperforming SiC
UK-based semiconductor manufacturer Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) and French public research organization IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have developed a demo which confirms the suitability of CGD’s ICeGaN®650 V GaN ICs (Gallium Nitride-based transistors) in a multi-level, 800 VDC inverter. The demo delivers super-high power density – 30 kW/l – a result greater than the one […]
Littelfuse Releases New Ultra Junction X4-Class Power MOSFETs
American electronics manufacturing company Littelfuse has unveiled IXTN400N20X4 and IXTN500N20X4 – the newest addition to the Ultra Junction X4-Class 200 V Power MOSFET family. The new devices feature some of the lowest on-state resistances available while their high current ratings allow designers to replace multiple low-current rated devices connected in parallel, enhancing both reliability and […]
Bel Fuse Launches a 4 kW Liquid-Cooled DC-DC Converter
US-based electronic components manufacturer Bel Fuse has launched the 350DNG40-12-8, a second generation 4 kW liquid-cooled DC-DC converter in the Bel Power Solutions portfolio. Operating from 240 to 450 VDC input voltages, it delivers up to 4,000 W of output and can efficiently power low voltage accessories in hybrids and EVs. The converter is built […]
LEM Launches a New SMU Family For Accurate SOC Estimation in EVs
Swiss electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched a new single monitoring unit (SMU) family of sensors. The new modular SMU family meets the needs of designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) who are looking to extend the maximum driving range of an EV, hybrid, or PHEV. The SMU continuously monitors vehicle parameters such […]
Littelfuse Launches the RCMP20 Residual Current Monitor
Littelfuse has launched the RCMP20 Residual Current Monitor Series for Mode 2 and Mode 3 EV charging stations. According to the company, the RCMP20 Series sets a new standard in EV charging safety, offering superior performance and flexibility in a compact design while supporting higher charging currents than other solutions on the market. The RCMP20 […]