Firms Collaborate On Integrated Power Modules
Oct 24, 2007
Semikron International and LS Industrial Systems Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding combining their expertise to offer LSIS integrated power modules based on Semikron’s MiniSKiiP IGBT-platform. ...
PoE PD Controller Eliminates Optoisolator
Sep 5, 2007
Linear Technology’s LTC4268-1 is a PoE interface controller for powered devices (PDs) with NoOpto feedback topology to provide full IEEE 802.3 isolation without the need for optoisolator circuitry...
Technology Overcomes Efficiency Barrier of Silicon Rectifiers
Sep 5, 2007
The Q-Series rectifier family from Qspeed Semiconductor has the lowest reverse-recovery-charge (QRR) and the best softness factor of any commercially available high-speed silicon rectifier, according to the company....
Bipolar Transistors Are Housed in SOT23FF packages
Sep 5, 2007
Zetex Semiconductors’ ZXTN19020CFF and ZXTP19020CFF are the first miniature bipolar NPN and PNP transistors to be provided in the SOT23FF package...
Wafer-Supply Agreement Boosts Firm’s SiC Projects
Aug 29, 2007
Microsemi and SemiSouth Laboratories, a privately held company specializing in SiC material and device fabrication, have entered into an agreement which provides for cooperation between the two companies in the area of silicon-carbide (SiC) epitaxy-wafer (epi-wafer) supply. ...
IGBT Suits Industrial Applications
Aug 29, 2007
Fairchild Semiconductor’s 600-V, 30-A IGBT, the FGH30N60LSD, addresses the need for low conduction losses in 50-Hz to 400-Hz industrial applications....
MOSFET Package Reduces Thermal Resistance
Aug 1, 2007
Vishay Intertechnology’s seven p-channel power MOSFETs are available in a PowerPAK ChipFET package that offers advanced thermal performance in a 3-mm x 1.8-mm footprint. ...
Signal Processing Vendor Acquires Power Amplifier Firm
Aug 1, 2007
Cirrus Logic, a developer of high-precision analog and digital signal processing components, has acquired Apex Microtechnology for approximately $42 million in cash. ...
Distributor Expands Offerings from Semiconductor Firm
Jul 24, 2007
Mouser Electronics has expanded its portfolio of ON Semiconductor products. The expanded linecard focuses on the manufacturer’s newest power-management, circuit-protection, analog, logic, and discrete-semiconductor products....
Power Semiconductor Vendors Announce SiC Agreement
Jul 24, 2007
Under the terms of a recent agreement, Nihon Inter Electronics Corporation will introduce a line of silicon-carbide-based Schottky power rectifier diodes in Japan with die manufactured by Cree. ...
Power Semiconductor Vendor Reorganizes Domestic Distribution
Jul 18, 2007
An authorized distributors program from Dean Technology targets domestic sales. There are currently seven national and regional distributors enrolled in the program, with plans to continue expansion....
Package Options Enhance High-Efficiency BJTs
Jul 11, 2007
ON Semiconductor has expanded its low–VCE(SAT) bipolar-junction-transistors (BJTs) portfolio to include the NSSxxx series of PNP and NPN devices available in multiple packages. ...
Semiconductors Showcased at PCIM Span Multiple Applications
May 30, 2007
At the PCIM Europe exhibition held recently in Nuremberg, Germany, several semiconductor vendors unveiled new power components that address requirements for greater functional integration and higher performance in various consumer and industrial applications. ...
SiC Technology Advances At Wafer and Device Levels
May 30, 2007
Recent silicon carbide semiconductor developments reveal how the technology is progressing through improvements in material and through the development of new power components. ...
Digi-Key Expands Product Offerings from Infineon
May 30, 2007
Digi-Key has expanded its product offering to include Infineon's power semiconductors, discretes, sensors, wireless-control products, communication ICs and microcontrollers. ...
Power Supply Manufacturer Opens Plant in Slovakia
May 9, 2007
Delta Group has opened its factory in Slovakia for the production of complex power supply products as well as complete power systems....
Silicon Research Lab Opens in Czech Republic
Apr 25, 2007
Masaryk University and ON Semiconductor have opened a laboratory for academic education and both silicon technology and microelectronics research....
Power MOSFETs Feature Enhanced Power Dissipation
Apr 25, 2007
IXYS' family of 500-V to 1200-V linear power MOSFETs incorporate a cell design that significantly improves ruggedness and power dissipation capabilities. ...
Power Device Portfolio Targets LCD TVs
Apr 18, 2007
Fairchild Semiconductor's Stealth II and Hyperfast II diode technologies are designed to combine with and complement an array of Fairchild's existing UniFET and SuperFET MOSFET technologies. ...
Components Supplier Supports Discontinued Products
Apr 18, 2007
Dean Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to providing essential electronic technologies, saying, "We will do all we can not to discontinue a product and to make a replacement for competitive products."...
Gate Drive Optocouplers Feature High Noise Immunity
Mar 28, 2007
Avago Technologies’ ACPL-332J and -331J series of intelligent gate drive optocouplers feature a high common-mode rejection, which ensures reliable operation under noisy environments. ...
New Discretes, Passives and Modules Shine at APEC
Mar 14, 2007
At APEC2007, several vendors displayed their latest offerings of passive components, discrete power semiconductors, and various dc-dc converter modules....
MOSFETs Support Low-Voltage Gate Drivers
Mar 7, 2007
Zetex has introduced three n-channel enhancement-mode MOSFETs, developed specifically for applications with limited drive-voltages. ...
