As integrated circuit (IC) designs continue to scale, the demand for efficient power management, performance optimization and reliable physical layout modification grows more critical. Meeting these ...

This article is part of the TechXchange: Power Supply Design. To succeed in the world of power electronics, all it takes is a little silicon—literally. To prove it, power semiconductor companies are ...

The right tool for the job makes all the difference. Ever try hammering a nail in with a rock? How many nails did you ruin before you gave up? Or try to tighten a crucial bolt by hand? It takes ...

Compared to traditional silicon, power MOSFETs based on silicon carbide (SiC) can handle higher voltages with lower on-resistance (R DS(on)) and superior thermal conductivity, opening the door to ...