Silicon carbide (SiC) continues to carve out a place for itself in power electronics after decades of dominance by silicon. SiC-based power switches are becoming the gold standard in the three-phase ...

Onsemi has released an upgraded series of power modules to boost utility-scale solar generation and storage. The new line consists of silicon and silicon carbide hybrid power-integrated modules (PIMs) ...

Power modules are the foundation of modern electrical systems, especially within electric vehicles (xEVs), industrial motor applications, and renewable energy solutions such as wind and solar power.

Damage to a relay contact after cyclic current loading. A better understanding of inverter reliability will help boost performance and reduce costs. Image: Fraunhofer IMWS. Inverters are critical to ...

STMicroelectronics has introduced five silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET-based high-power modules for electric vehicles (EV) that improve performance and driving range. The new SiC power modules cover a ...