In an interview with Power Electronics News, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Director of GaN Program Development Division at VIS, discussed the techniques and innovations VIS used to overcome obstacles, emphasizing ...

One of the oldest challenges of power electronics is the paralleling of multiple transistors to obtain a higher-current switch. This task is rarely straightforward, as two or more transistors never ...

Exploring the benefits of GaN HEMTs in the various joints of humanoid robotics, including wrist/elbow/ankle and hip/knee/shoulder. Once considered to be under the realm of science fiction, humanoid ...

CES 2026 showcased innovative power technologies, including chip-scale cooling, battery-free AI vision, SSBs, and ultra-low-power wireless systems. CES 2026 Media Days opened with the Consumer ...

The TDA5 automotive SoC delivers up to 1200 TOPS and 24 TOP/W performance without the need for liquid cooling. Texas Instruments’ new TDA5 automotive SoC achieves up to 1200 TOPS AI performance while ...

The recommended insulation monitoring circuit is illustrated in Figure 1. K 1 and K 2 represent the main application positions of Novosense solid-state relays (SSRs) in the insulation monitoring ...

Infineon Technologies is advancing its high-voltage CoolGaN while expanding medium-voltage solutions. Gallium nitride has moved from niche to mainstream in just a few years. Once limited to niche ...

In the field of power electronics, modelling circuits with controlled switches is crucial for understanding and optimizing their performance. In the field of power electronics, modeling circuits with ...

APEC has been a cornerstone of the power electronics industry since its inception. This year’s conference marked the 40th anniversary of APEC, which has grown significantly since its founding in 1986, ...

Transient spikes can be caused by lightning strikes, nearby machinery, power surges from load switching, etc. An example is a modern automobile where ever-increasing on-board electronics are connected ...

One of the more spirited seminars at APEC, due to its topic of GaN versus SiC, was an insightful discussion with many compelling arguments. Wide-bandgap semiconductors—specifically gallium nitride and ...

GaN power devices have gained prominence in medium- and high-power applications due to their ability to operate at high frequencies while maintaining excellent efficiency. Deliver higher efficiency, ...