Short Circuit Tests with 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs in a Power Module for xEV Main Inverters
Since the benefits of SiC power semiconductors for electric powertrains are proven, SiC power semiconductors are quickly attracting attention as a next-generation technology. Higher efficiency of SiC MOSFETs compared to Si IGBTs lead to longer driving distances or smaller high voltage batteries, bringing benefits to the consumer.
By Kevin Lenz and Vikneswaran Thayumanasamy, ROHM Semiconductor Europe
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This article was published in our
November 2022
issue.
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Fully-Protected Half-Bridge Power ICs Enable Motor-Integrated Inverters
Every motor has different requirements, but the trends are in the same direction: improved efficiency, better performance, and lower cost. GaNSense™ half-bridge ICs enable higher system efficiencies and improve performance.
By Alfred Hesener, Senior Director Industrial and Consumer, Navitas Semiconductor
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This article was published in our
November 2022
issue.
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High-Voltage Battery Disconnect Switch
A short introduction to a high-voltage battery disconnect switch, where transistors have replaced the old-fashioned relays.
By Bernd Schmoelzer, Field Application Engineer, VisIC Technologies
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This article was published in our
January 2023
issue.
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