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Research to standardise the evaluation of silicon nitride ceramic substrates
Research to standardise the evaluation of silicon nitride ceramic substrates
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Joint research by AIST and NGK to develop the highest accuracy methods for evaluating cutting-edge silicon nitride ceramic substrates.
Infineon expects GaN to reach adoption tipping points this year
Infineon expects GaN to reach adoption tipping points this year
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GaN enables efficient system performance, smaller size, lighter weight for industrial, mobility, robotics, consumer and AI applications.
Novel die attach process boosts heat removal in power electronics by 15x
Novel die attach process boosts heat removal in power electronics by 15x
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Die attach process solves waste heat removal in power electronics with up to 15x better heat removal and greater reliability.
CGD takes part in G7 and OECD intergovernmental semiconductor events
CGD takes part in G7 and OECD intergovernmental semiconductor events
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Leading GaN IC technology company to contribute to discussions concerning resilience of the semiconductor value chain.

Scotland’s Clas-SiC in talks over SiC manufacturing in India
Scotland’s Clas-SiC in talks over SiC manufacturing in India
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Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd. (Lochgelly, Scotland) is in discussions with several companies about acting as a technology partner for the establishment of one or more silicon-carbide power semiconductor wafer fabs…
Despite market many 300mm wafer fabs starting up in 2023
Despite market many 300mm wafer fabs starting up in 2023
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Despite market weakness 13 additional 300mm wafer fabs will start production in 2023, according to market research firm Knometa Research Corp. Many of these are intended to produce discrete power…
Infineon starts building 300-mm Dresden power semiconductor fab
Infineon starts building 300-mm Dresden power semiconductor fab
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Completion of the new smart power semiconductor fab planned for 2026, which is expected to generate 1000 new jobs…
Automotive intelligent power device for next-gen E/E architectures
Automotive intelligent power device for next-gen E/E architectures
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Semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics has announced a new automotive Intelligent Power Device (IPD) that is designed to safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles, addressing the requirements of next-generation…
PCIM Europe – Excelling in Power Electronics
PCIM Europe – Excelling in Power Electronics
As the leading international exhibition and conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, the PCIM Europe is the international meeting point for the industry. In…
Infineon adds PQFN Dual-Side Cooling 25-150 V portfolio to its power MOSFET family
Infineon adds PQFN Dual-Side Cooling 25-150 V portfolio to its power MOSFET family
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Infineon Technologies launches a new Source-Down 3.3 x 3.3 mm² PQFN product family in the 25-150 V classes with Bottom-Side (BSC) and Dual-Side Cooling (DSC) variants.
Silicon Carbide (SiC) − From Challenging Material to Robust Reliability
Silicon Carbide (SiC) − From Challenging Material to Robust Reliability
Silicon Carbide (SiC) is one of the most promising semiconductor materials for manufacturing high−power electronic devices.
AI optimizes wide-bandgap power converter design
AI optimizes wide-bandgap power converter design
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Researchers at Cardiff University and the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult say they have created a new and more efficient way of modeling and designing wide-bandgap power electronic converters using…
RET devices provide robust, cost-effective means of switching and driving loads directly from logic device
RET devices provide robust, cost-effective means of switching and driving loads directly from logic device
In response to the need for higher efficiency and higher power, many electronic systems today are shifting to fast switching, using MOSFETs or wide bandgap devices. However,…
Smart motor module meets reduced PCB layout requirements
Smart motor module meets reduced PCB layout requirements
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Power semiconductor developer Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has introduced an extension to its compact Smart Motor Module (SMM) family designed to meet reduced PCB layout requirements.
The EV Charging Infrastructure Designbook, Volume One: Power Stages
The EV Charging Infrastructure Designbook, Volume One: Power Stages
We’ve created the EV Charging Infrastructure Designbook to help you navigate the rapidly developing technology and engineering challenges in this space…
Synopsys, Analog Devices team to speed power system design
Synopsys, Analog Devices team to speed power system design
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Electronic design automation company Synopsys and semiconductor company Analog Devices have announced a collaboration to provide model libraries for Analog's DC/DC ICs and µModule regulators with Synopsys' Saber simulation tool.
CPU voltage regulator increases power delivery by 10x
CPU voltage regulator increases power delivery by 10x
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Researchers at Princeton University say they have completely redesigned the technology for powering high-performance computers, resulting in systems that increase power delivery 10 times beyond the current state of the…
DENSO and USJC collaborate on automotive power semiconductors
DENSO and USJC collaborate on automotive power semiconductors
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An IGBT production line will be established at the USJC fab, the first in Japan to produce IGBTs on 300mm wafers.
Infineon expands existing backend operations in Indonesia
Infineon expands existing backend operations in Indonesia
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Part of Infineon's long-term investment strategy, the Batam site will increase its focus on the assembly and test of automotive products.


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