➀ Mazda and Rohm have signed a deal to develop GaN-based automotive power electronics.
➁ GaN can reduce power conversion losses and contribute to the miniaturisation of components through high-frequency operation.
➂ The collaboration aims to unveil a demonstration model within FY2025 and practical implementation for FY2027.
➀ This article introduces a 12V-60V three-phase GaN inverter reference design from Texas Instruments, which focuses on high efficiency, precise current sensing, and sensorless control for robotics and motor drives.
➁ The design uses three LMG2100R044 GaN half-bridge modules, each capable of handling 100V and 35A, integrating GaN FETs, drivers, and bootstrap diodes to optimize switching performance and reduce parasitic inductance.
➂ Key features include precise current measurement with a 1mΩ shunt resistor and INA241 current sense amplifier, compatibility with C2000 MCUs via a TI BoosterPack compatible interface, and suitability for applications such as robotic servo drives and drone accessories.
➀ MICROTEST has introduced the VIP ULTRA tester, the latest addition to its VIP Extended product line, designed specifically for testing Wide Band Gap (WBG) devices made from Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN).
➁ The VIP ULTRA supports multiple configurations with voltage capabilities of 1.7kV or 4kV and current capacities up to 250A, offering high parallelism for testing high-power chips.
➂ This advanced tester is particularly effective for testing high-power chips at the silicon wafer level, ensuring functionality before chip dicing and integration, driven by increasing demands in automotive and industrial sectors.
Strathclyde University has received £9 million from Innovate UK to pursue semiconductor packaging R&D.
The goal is to create an advanced packaging line for power electronic semiconductors that will reduce packaging times from months to days.
Global material shortages, limited manufacturing capacity, and a lack of innovation facilities have left the UK supply chain dependent on international markets for key components, leading to long delays.
➀ Infineon has launched the CoolSiC Schottky diode 2000 V G5 product family, its first discrete SiC diode with a breakdown voltage of 2000V, packaged in TO-247-2.
➁ The product is suitable for applications with DC link voltages up to 1500 V DC, such as solar and EV chargers.
➂ The diode allows for higher power levels and reduced component count, simplifying the overall design.
➀ The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is establishing a unique research environment at the High Power Grid Lab (HPGL) to study the behavior of innovative power grid components under realistic conditions.
➁ The test platform is designed to mimic real power grids and will focus on low and medium voltage networks for regional electricity distribution.
➂ The HPGL is scheduled to be operational by 2030 and is being funded with 32.8 million euros from the Helmholtz Association's strategic expansion investment fund.
➀ Magnachip has introduced 25 Gen6 SJ MOSFETs with improved switching speeds and reduced RSP;
➁ The new products offer enhanced reliability with a Zener diode and smaller chip sizes;
➂ The lineup includes various voltage ratings and package types for high-power efficiency applications.
➀ The PCIM Europe Expo & Conference in Nuremberg, Germany, is the premier international event for power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management.
➁ As the leading forum for industry and academia, PCIM Europe drives innovation across the entire value chain.
➂ It has been the established home of power electronics for decades.
➀ Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) is partnering with the SAFEPOWER project to develop efficient MVDC converters.
➁ The project aims to improve energy systems by creating small, eco-friendly MVDC converters for applications such as offshore wind, solar farms, electric vehicle charging, and HPC data centres.
➂ CISM will demonstrate next-generation power chips based on wide bandgap materials like silicon carbide and gallium oxide, aiming to transfer the learning into high-volume manufacturing.
➀ The article discusses the potential of diamond semiconductors to revolutionize power electronics due to their unmatched thermal conductivity and wide bandgap.
➁ Researchers at Saga University have developed the first diamond n-channel MOSFET, demonstrating high field-effect mobility and stability at high temperatures.
➂ Companies like Adamant Namiki Precision Jewel Co, Ltd, Saga University, Element Six, and Cree are leading the way in diamond semiconductor research and commercialization.
➀ ROHM公司推出了650V氮化镓高电子迁移率晶体管（GaN HEMT），采用紧凑且具有高效散热特性的TOLL封装。
➁ 该产品适用于工业自动化、汽车、电信和可再生能源等行业中的工程师和制造商。
➂ 新一代GaN-on-Si芯片实现了行业领先的ON电阻和输出电荷性能，有助于提高系统的小型化和能效。
The article discusses the development of cost-effective silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics through research projects like ThinSiCPower. It highlights the advantages of SiC over traditional silicon, emphasizing the need for reducing costs and improving thermal-mechanical stability. The project focuses on creating thin SiC chips and cost-effective substrates without the need for sawing and grinding, aiming to accelerate the market penetration of efficient SiC power electronics.
➀ STMicroelectronics has introduced a 1A buck converter, the DCP3601, for low-voltage loads in smart meters, home appliances, and industrial converters;
➁ The converter boasts over 90% efficiency and requires only six components to complete the circuit;
➂ It offers a 3.3V-to-36V input voltage range and 1A output capability, suitable for various applications including smart meters and domestic appliances.
➀ The development history of semiconductor materials, from the first generation to the third generation;
➁ The unique physical properties of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), such as wide bandgap, high breakdown field, high electron mobility, and excellent thermal conductivity;
➂ The market landscape of SiC and GaN, including market size, key players, and application areas.
➀ Eaton's supercapacitors are now available at TME;
➁ These capacitors are designed to power projects efficiently;
➂ The article highlights the benefits and applications of Eaton's supercapacitors.
➀ Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has completed a $32 million Series C funding round;
➁ British Patient Capital invested £5 million into CGD as part of the round;
➂ The funds will be used to expand CGD's operations and focus on the delivery of efficient GaN products.
➀ An opening for a Ph.D. Research Intern focusing on Power Electronics and Control at General Electric's Bangalore office has been announced.
➁ The intern will work on advanced electrical power conversion systems and collaborate with GE Aerospace and Advanced Research Centre technologists to innovate for the future.
➂ The role requires a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering with expertise in power electronics and control, including simulation, design, and implementation of power converters and controls.
