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Industrial-Grade Silicon Carbide MOSFET from Diodes Incorporated Enables Higher Power Density

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) introduces the latest addition to its portfolio of Silicon Carbide (SiC) products: the DMWS120H100SM4 N-channel SiC MOSFET.

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  • Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) (Nasdaq: DIOD) introduces the latest addition to its portfolio of Silicon Carbide (SiC) products: the DMWS120H100SM4 N-channel SiC MOSFET.
  • This device addresses demand for higher efficiency and higher power density for applications such as industrial motor drives, solar inverters, data center and telecom power supplies, DC-DC converters, and electric vehicle (EV) battery chargers.
  • This MOSFET has a low RDS(ON) (typical) of only 80mΩ (for a 15V gate drive) to minimize conduction losses and provide higher efficiency.
  • The additional Kelvin sense pin can be connected to the source of the MOSFET to optimize the switching performance, thereby enabling even higher power densities.

RoyPow Launches All Electric Truck Energy Storage System

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RoyPow, a global renewable energy and battery systems supplier, debuts All Electric Truck Energy Storage System at the Mid-America Trucking Show (March 30 - April 1, 2023) - the largest annual trade show dedicated to the heavy-duty trucking industry in the USA.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RoyPow, a global renewable energy and battery systems supplier, debuts All Electric Truck Energy Storage System at the Mid-America Trucking Show (March 30 - April 1, 2023) - the largest annual trade show dedicated to the heavy-duty trucking industry in the USA.
  • RoyPow's Truck Energy Storage System (Truck ESS) is an environmentally clean, safe and reliable one-stop solution that delivers truck drivers ultimate comfort by converting their sleeper cab into a home-like truck cab.
  • Since there is no diesel engine, RoyPow's Truck ESS significantly lowers operating costs by reducing fuel consumption and minimizing maintenance.
  • Drivers can remotely turn on / off the HVAC system or manage energy usage from mobile phones anytime, anywhere.

Allegro MicroSystems Announces Switching Regulator Modules with up to Five Times Less EMI

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ClearPower modules are developed by Allegro to help designers achieve EMC with ease.

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  • ClearPower modules are developed by Allegro to help designers achieve EMC with ease.
  • The new ClearPower regulator modules from Allegro reduce contributors to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and mitigate ringing.
  • Ultimately, the ClearPower regulator modules can reduce EMI by up to five times compared to conventional discrete solutions.
  • For datasheets and more information about the Allegro ClearPower family, including the APM81803 and APM81911, visit the Allegro website .

Navitas Celebrates 75,000,000 GaN Power Shipments

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Monday, March 20, 2023

TORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, announced an industry milestone of over 75 million high-voltage GaN units shipped.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology, announced an industry milestone of over 75 million high-voltage GaN units shipped.
  • Navitas was founded in 2014, and pioneered a revolution in power electronics, beginning with the mass production release of GaNFast™ power ICs in 2018 .
  • GaNFast ICs monolithically-integrate GaN power and GaN drive, plus control and protection.
  • Navitas SiC is also shipping into the EV market today, and Navitas GaN is in development for multi-kW on-board chargers (OBC) and DC-DC converters.

Murata Showcases Industry-leading Power Products at APEC 2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murata is on hand at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) show (Booth #508) conducting live exhibitions of two sample-ready industry-leading power products:

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  • This leading-edge technology enables system architects to push beyond the efficiency boundary with exceptionally high 99 percent peak efficiency.
  • The PE24108 , the industry's most efficient 3.3 Vin two-stage buck regulator IC with integrated switching field-effect transistors (FETs) for low-profile
  • This solution allows the power train to be mounted on the underside of the PCB, in close proximity to the main DSP/ASIC core, reducing I2R losses and noise pick-up.
  • PE25203 Switched-capacitor Charge Pump Features, Benefits, Packaging and Availability
    The PE25203 operates in a selectable divide-by-3 or divide-by-2 for 3S/2S battery voltage.

Navitas New Distribution Deal with Richardson Electronics Expands Americas Footprint for Next-Gen SiC Semiconductors

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Richardson Electronics will focus on Navitas’ world-leading GeneSiC™ power MOSFETs and MPS™ diodes that are rated from 650 V – 6.5 kV.

Key Points: 
  • Richardson Electronics will focus on Navitas’ world-leading GeneSiC™ power MOSFETs and MPS™ diodes that are rated from 650 V – 6.5 kV.
  • Patented trench-assisted planar-gate technology delivers the lowest RDS(ON) at high temperature and the lowest energy losses at high speeds.
  • “Navitas’ GeneSiC SiC MOSFETs and MPS rectifiers have proven themselves as the new industry benchmark in performance, robustness, and reliability the world over.
  • “Their products are world class and provide disruptive technology to our customers looking for superb hard-switching components with excellent lead-times.”

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Strengthens Power Management Portfolio in the Americas with Navitas Semiconductor

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. will focus on Navitas’ world-leading GeneSiC™ power MOSFETs and MPS™ diodes that are rated from 650 V – 6.5 kV.

Key Points: 
  • Richardson Electronics, Ltd. will focus on Navitas’ world-leading GeneSiC™ power MOSFETs and MPS™ diodes that are rated from 650 V – 6.5 kV.
  • Patented trench-assisted planar-gate technology delivers the lowest RDS(ON) at high temperature and the lowest energy losses at high speeds.
  • “For years Richardson has developed an excellent portfolio of power management components and engineered solutions.
  • Navitas recognizes Richardson’s long-term partnerships, technical knowledge and robust customer support to American customers who demand high end power semiconductor products” said Dr. Ranbir Singh, Executive Vice President at Navitas.

Discrete Semiconductors Global Market Report 2023

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Friday, March 3, 2023

The global discrete semiconductors market grew from $31.79 billion in 2022 to $36.49 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.

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  • The global discrete semiconductors market grew from $31.79 billion in 2022 to $36.49 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.
  • The regions covered in the discrete semiconductors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
  • The discrete semiconductors market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides discrete semiconductors market statistics, including discrete semiconductors industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a discrete semiconductors market share, detailed discrete semiconductors market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the discrete semiconductors industry.
  • This discrete semiconductors market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Eaton Traditional Low-Voltage Power Components Well Suited for Upcoming Hybrid and Full EV Equipment

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Construction equipment is sometimes necessary for indoor operations, necessitating an outside ventilation solution to prevent the harmful buildup of emissions.

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  • Construction equipment is sometimes necessary for indoor operations, necessitating an outside ventilation solution to prevent the harmful buildup of emissions.
  • Construction equipment manufacturers are increasingly adopting higher-voltage architectures, including 48-volt and greater systems, to run more power-consuming equipment.
  • Agriculture equipment manufacturers are following the lead of the commercial vehicle industry by replacing or augmenting existing equipment.
  • Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Micross Completes Acquisition of the High-Reliability DC-DC Converter Business of Infineon Technologies AG

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Micross Components, Inc. ("Micross" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-reliability microelectronic product and service solutions for aerospace, defense, space, medical and industrial applications and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, today announced it has closed the acquisition of the High-Reliability DC-DC converter business (the "Business") of Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. 

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  • The Business designs and manufactures proprietary power solutions which operate in the harshest environments.
  • The addition of Infineon's High-Reliability DC-DC converter business expands Micross' power management solution offerings which are supported by a high degree of intellectual property.
  • Vince Buffa, Chairman and CEO of Micross, said, "We are delighted to partner with this experienced team which further expands the Micross team's design capabilities.
  • We look forward to continuing to work with management to identify additional opportunities to drive growth at Micross."