Batteries get most of the press, but power electronics (gadgets like inverters, onboard chargers and DC/DC converters) are critical components of all sorts of electrified vehicles as well as high-tech energy solutions. As the electromobility/clean energy sector grows, leading companies in the power electronics field could be poised for major growth. Lux Research recently released… Read more »
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Infineon and United Microelectronics collaborate on automotive power semiconductors
Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies and semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics (NYSE: UMC), which have worked together for 15 years, plan to extend their manufacturing partnership into power semiconductors for automotive applications. Infineon will transfer its automotive-qualified Smart Power Technology (SPT9) to UMC, and production will be extended to 300 mm wafers. Production of SPT9 products at… Read more »
Infineon to acquire International Rectifier, pioneer in wide-bandgap semiconductors
Infineon Technologies (OTC: IFNNF), Germany’s largest chipmaker, will acquire California-based International Rectifier (NYSE: IRF) for $40 per share in a $3 billion deal. International Rectifier specializes in power-management semiconductors. Particularly attractive to Infineon is IRF’s expertise in gallium nitride on silicon (GaN) semiconductors. According to Bloomberg, the acquisition will solidify Infineon’s position in GaN discretes… Read more »
Webinar: Automotive CoolGaN™ enabling highly-efficient & affordable e-mobility
100 V Gallium Nitride (GaN) is transforming automotive power electronics with higher efficiency, faster switching, and compact system designs. Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by Infineon, for an engaging session on how CoolGaN™ Automotive Transistor 100 V G1 is shaping the future of automotive power electronics. This webinar… Read more »
Webinar: The latest in 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs for 48-volt automotive architectures
Watch this webinar to learn why a new generation of 80 V and 100 V automotive MOSFETs is needed, the applications in which MOSFETs are used, and the benefits realized with Infineon’s latest power semiconductor technology, OptiMOS™ 7. Key Takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering… Read more »
Advanced cooling methods for power electronics
One of the primary issues the power electronics engineer must address is the removal of waste heat—the well-known Arrhenius equation from chemistry/physics tells us that the operational life of any given electronic component will roughly double for every 10-11° C drop in its temperature. Power electronics devices on EVs are also under considerable pressure to… Read more »
Webinar: Easing traction inverter power design with a novel family of pre-configured high voltage gate drivers
Watch this webinar, presented by Infineon, to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here. Broadcast live from September 15 to… Read more »
Easing Traction Inverter Power Design With A Novel Family Of Pre-Configured High Voltage Gate Drivers
Watch this webinar to learn about new preconfigured automotive high voltage gate drivers for efficient switching of the latest automotive IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion power modules. Key takeaways: • Gate drivers matches to latest IGBT, SiC MOSFET and Fusion switch technologies • Developed according to ISO 26262 • No configuration required • Compact… Read more »
Industry Leading Door Control Providing A High Level Of System Integration
The webinar offers a comprehensive overview of Infineon’s innovative door control solutions while providing a detailed exploration of the industry-leading MOTIX products. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these advanced solutions are shaping the future of door control technologies, designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance. The session will cover key features, benefits, and… Read more »
Realizing Scalable Zone Control Units In 12-Volt & 48-Volt Electrical Architectures
The journey towards the software-defined vehicle and advances towards fully automated driving are pushing the automotive electrical architecture beyond the capabilities of today’s 12V domain architecture. Watch this webinar to learn how Infineon’s scalable product solutions are optimized to meet the design challenges introduced by the zone-based electrical architectures. Additional Resources: Semiconductors in the Evolution… Read more »