Power density plays a critical role in making power electronic systems smaller, more efficient, and more cost-effective. As power density increases, so does the heat generated inside a device.

Compared to traditional silicon, power MOSFETs based on silicon carbide (SiC) can handle higher voltages with lower on-resistance (R DS(on)) and superior thermal conductivity, opening the door to ...

The world of power electronics has changed over the decades as the products they power have evolved. For several decades, it was PCs and servers. Then, a massive influx of portable electronics, ...

Real-time simulation of power electronic systems represents a transformative advance in both academic research and industrial application. By utilising hardware platforms such as field programmable ...

With the shift to WBG devices, what challenges are design engineers facing? Credit: Avnet Silica But that has all changed over the last few years, as electric vehicles (EVs), renewables, and ...

The field of cryogenic power electronics explores the enhancement of power conversion devices through operation at extremely low temperatures. By utilising cryogenic cooling methods (typically ...