Power Supply
Navitas and Great Wall collaborate on Next-Gen 400V-DC power architecture for AI data centers
Navitas Semiconductor has announced partnership with Great Wall Power Technology to develop a next-generation 400V-DC power architecture for AI data centers. This collaboration leverages Navitas' GaNSense technology to deliver unprecedented power density and efficiency in DC-DC conv
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AmberSemi's new 50VDC to 0.8VDC solution promises major efficiency gains for AI chips at APEC 2025
Amber Semiconductor announced a groundbreaking advancement in power management technology. At the 2025 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), AmberSemi will demonstrate a new 50VDC to 0.8VDC solution designed to significantly enhance power efficiency and density for AI chips in data cente
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onsemi debuts silicon carbide intelligent power modules to optimize energy use and reduce costs
onsemi introduced the first generation of its 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) based SPM 31 intelligent power modules (IPMs). Onsemi EliteSiC SPM 31 IPMs deliver the highest energy efficiency and power density in the smallest form factor compa
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Allegro Micro calls onsemi $6.9 billion acquisition proposal inadequate
Power and discrete semiconductor leader onsemi has publicly announced in a release its intent to acquire semiconductor based sensor expert Allegro Microsystems for an approximate value of $6.9 billion buying Allegro shares at $35.10 per share in cash. onsemi initiated acquisition proposal by appr
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ROHM to make 650V GaN HEMTs in the TO-LeadLess package delivering high power density
ROHM announced development of 650V GaN HEMTs in the TOLL (TO-LeadLess) package, which is increasingly being adopted in applications that require high power handling, particularly inside industrial equipment and automotive systems. The new GNP2070TD-Z feature compact design with improved he
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Space-grade GaN FET driver that supports up to 200V operation
To address the unique challenges and constraints of space missions require optimizing size, weight and power (SWaP), Texas Instruments unveiled a new family of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant half-bridge gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistor (FET) gate drivers. These are said to
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Video on battery-less ambient IoT smart home systems using e-peas, Silicon Labs solutions
Energy conservation focused semiconductor chip maker e-peas and Silabs have jointly made availabe video of e-peas’ and Silabs new Explorer Kit, where the two companies showed how smart-building, asset tracking and factory automation device OEMs, can simply and cost-effectively develop batte
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TI uses proprietary magnetic packaging tech for power modules to shrink them
Texas Instruments announced introduction of six new power modules designed to improve power density, enhance efficiency and reduce EMI. These power modules leverage TI's proprietary MagPack integrated magnetic packaging technology, shrinking their size by up to 23% compared to competing modules, ena
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Volkswagen next-gen EVs to use onsemi's power semiconductors
onsemi signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale
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ROHM announces industry’s first "analog-digital fusion control" power supply
ROHM announced the launch of its new LogiCoA, a power supply solution for small to medium power industrial and consumer equipment (30W to 1kW class). It provides the same functionality as fully digital control power supplies at low power consumption and cost equivalent to analog power types. Anal
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GaNFast power ICs from Navitas power Lenovo's high-speed GaN Chargers
Navitas Semiconductor announced that its GaNFast power ICs have been selected to lead Lenovo’s latest GaN technology chargers; Xiaoxin 105 W GaN charger, and the Legion C 170 W GaN charger, respectively designed for daily travel and gaming power, bringing consumers a brand new fast charging experien
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TI unveils 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive
Texas Instruments introduced the industry's first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications. The new GaN IPM addresses many of the design and performance compromises engineers typically face when designing major home appliances and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) s
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