Linear regulators and low dropout (LDO) regulators Power dissipation and thermal management of power semiconductors Switching regulator introduction and the three-terminal element The three basic ...

The PCIM Europe 2024 conference, a premier event for power electronics and intelligent motion technology, showcased groundbreaking innovations and strategic insights from industry leaders. With a ...

WBG transistors also switch faster and can operate at higher frequencies than silicon. Lower on-resistance means they dissipate less power, thereby promoting efficiency. This unique combination of ...

Electric motors offer numerous performance advantages over traditional internal-combustion engines (ICEs). One of the main advantages is the ability to provide maximum torque instantly, improving the ...

Impact of the semiconductor industry Nowadays, there is a strong focus on sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. If we look at emissions across the entire supply chain across all sectors, we ...

Figure 1 shows the most general scheme of a motor drive. The power converter generates regulated electric energy that is used to drive the motor, whose output is mechanical energy. Figure 2 represents ...

A powertrain is a system of components in a vehicle that converts the chemical energy of the fuel into mechanical energy that propels the motion of an automobile. It is a mechanical system comprising ...

Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor compound consisting of silicon (Si) and carbon (C), belongs to the wide bandgap (WBG) family of materials. Its physical bond is very strong, giving the ...

The step-down (buck) In DC/DC switching circuits, appropriately driven electronic switches and components are used to store energy, allowing it to be converted. A step-down, or buck, converter is a DC ...

The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2025 opened with a keynote address highlighting the event’s history, community, and ongoing contributions to the industry. This year’s conference marked ...

The current capability of the well-known bond technology used in IGBT modules is limited. In case of failure, the bond wires are damaged, and the current circuits are opened in an uncontrolled manner.

Diamond, along with gallium oxide (Ga 2 O 3), belongs to the class of Ultra Wide Band Gap (UWBG) semiconductors. Its dielectric breakdown strength is at least three times higher than SiC, along with a ...