Revolutionizing Energy Conversion and Sustainability, SiC Solutions, Thermal Model for GaN, Packaging and more!
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Content Editor & Technical Writer | Ph.D in Physics | Power Electronics, Wide Bandgap, Renewable Energy, Embedded Systems, Quantum Computing
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The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and the Industrial Application Society (IAS) co-sponsored the Energy Conversion Congress and Expo (ECCE) conference at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This event combines the best of two worlds: a city teeming with innovation, technology and music, and a conference that will revolutionize the energy-conversion landscape.
Brad Lehman , a distinguished professor at Northeastern University and the general chair of IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE) , kicked off the conference with an electrifying display of enthusiasm and unwavering passion for the field. As he stood before a room filled with eager attendees, his energy was contagious, setting the stage for what promises to be a remarkable event. Lehman’s dedication to advancing the world of energy conversion and his commitment to fostering innovation were evident from the moment he took the stage. With his inspiring opening remarks, he encouraged attendees to embrace the opportunities and challenges within the realm of energy conversion.
The plenary session, moderated by Giovanna Oriti , Professor of Electrical Energy Systems at Naval Postgraduate School, introduced the following speakers: Elif Balkas lkas, CTO of Wolfspeed ; Riona Armesmith , CTO of magniX ; Susan Hubbard , deputy laboratory director for science and technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory ; and Annette Clayton , CEO of 施耐德电气 North America.
SiC Solutions for High-Voltage Applications
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
In a podcast featuring Microchip Technology’s Clayton Pillion, vice president, and Ehab Tarmoom, technical staff applications engineer, both from Microchip’s SiC business unit, we delve into the potential impact of SiC across a wide range of industries. From energy-efficient electronics to compact, lightweight solutions, SiC promises to revolutionize various sectors and drive innovation.
Enhancing Current Sensing with Shunt Resistors for Improved Efficiency
By Saumitra Jagdale
The market for current sensing technology is projected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2025, indicating an increasing demand for solutions that can overcome traditional shunt resistors’ limitations and meet modern power systems’ requirements. While alternative technologies like current transformers and magnetometers (Hall-effect and magnetoresistive) have emerged, they often come with limitations in speed, accuracy, size, operational range, and costs. This highlights the growing need for innovative current sensing technologies that combine the precision and affordability of shunt resistors with galvanic isolation, specifically designed to address the challenges posed by high-voltage applications.
Robotic platform optimizes the research of new solar energy materials
By Stefano Lovati
Because of their one-of-a-kind electrical and optical capabilities and ability to convert sunlight into electricity, semiconductor materials are essential in various solar energy applications. Photovoltaic cells, often known as PV cells, are devices that are used to collect solar energy. These cells can convert sunlight into electricity. These cells’ ability to capture and convert solar energy effectively is made possible by the semiconducting elements that make up their core.
This article, based on the results of a research1 conducted at the North Carolina State University, will provide insights on a new robotic platform, called RoboMapper, that aims to help identify, more efficiently and more sustainably, new materials for solar energy applications.
Embedded PCB packaging of WBG Power Electronics
By Sonu Daryanani
The faster, high-efficiency switching enabled by WBG power devices leads to higher power density and reduced system losses. Improved packaging of these components is essential to reduce parasitics, provide efficient heat transfer, and promote system-level integration. In this article, we will highlight some of the advantages and challenges of embedded printed circuit board (PCB) packaging of WBG power electronics.
Thermal Modeling for GaN CSP
By Sonu Daryanani
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In this article, we will review a thermal calculator tool released by Efficient Power Conversion (EPC). EPC manufactures enhancement-mode GaN HEMTs and integrated power-conversion circuits like half-bridges that form the building blocks of many converters.
Wine Down Friday with SET VP Frank Heidemann
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Welcome to “Wine Down Friday.” In this episode, we’re delving into a crucial topic: power electronics as a solution to the climate crisis. Frank Heidemann, VP of SET, discusses how power electronics can substantially reduce CO2 emissions by improving energy production and transportation efficiency. Our focus is on the aerospace industry’s shift to digital technologies, including AI and electric aircraft, with an emphasis on safety and environmental impact reduction. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine, relax and join us for an engaging conversation with Frank. Cheers to a greener and more sustainable future!
“Power electronics is the only solution to the climate crisis, as it can significantly reduce CO2 emissions through efficiency increases in energy production and transportation.”—Frank Heidemann, VP of SET
ROHM Finalizes the Purchase of a New Manufacturing Facility
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
The new manufacturing facility will become the Group’s main production site for SiC power devices and is aiming to start operation in 2024.
TSMC Affiliate VIS Is Considering Establishing a Cutting-Edge Chip Plant in Singapore
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
The investment in Singapore chip plant will be VIS’s largest in years, with sources estimating it to be at least $2 billion.
AmberSemi and Nordic Announce Partnership to Explore Opportunities with Amber’s Power Products and Nordic Solutions
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Amber Semiconductor and Nordic Semiconductor and have engaged into a multifaceted partnership to explore sales, marketing, and development initiatives to bring new solutions to markets, including those for smart electrical products and other wirelessly integrated applications.
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