Your weekly digest of news, analysis and perspective on the global power electronics industry
February 19, 2025
Your weekly digest of news, analysis and perspective on the global power electronics industry.
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Editor's Note
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio – Editor-in-Chief
Increased power density in power converters, data processing, and RF ICs is a common trend across many applications. Wide bandgap (WBG) materials, like gallium nitride (GaN), are better than silicon (Si) in power conversion and RF applications because of the way they are made. In this issue, we will focus on an innovative diamond cooling technology developed by Akash Systems that has demonstrated significant advantages over legacy solutions. Moreover, EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography systems are crucial for manufacturing innovative semiconductors. We will explore China’s bold €37 billion semiconductor initiative to develop domestic EUV lithography systems and its possible threat to ASML’s market leadership. Other topics are SiC MOSFETs and H-Bridge DC Motor Drivers. Don't miss out on my
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The article focuses on an innovative diamond cooling technology developed by Akash Systems that has demonstrated significant advantages over legacy solutions.
EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography systems play a vital role in semiconductor manufacturing, facilitating the creation of smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient chips.
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An updated, practical guide filled with color illustrations on transitioning from silicon to GaN and utilizing GaN power devices and ICs in power conversion system design.