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Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the world’s first gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with integrated Schottky diode for industrial use. The product family of medium-voltage CoolGaN™ Transistors G5 with integrated Schottky diode increases the performance of power systems by reducing undesired deadtime losses, thereby further increasing overall system efficiency. Additionally, the integrated solution simplifies the power stage design and reduces BOM cost.
In hard-switching applications, GaN-based topologies may incur higher power losses due to the larger effective body diode voltage (V SD) of GaN devices. This gets worse with long controller dead-times, resulting in lower efficiency than targeted. Until now, power design engineers often require an external Schottky diode in parallel with the GaN transistor or try to reduce dead-times via their controllers. All of which is extra effort, time and cost. The new CoolGaN Transistor G5 from Infineon significantly reduces these challenges by offering a GaN transistor with an integrated Schottky diode appropriate for use in server and telecom IBCs, DC-DC converters, synchronous rectifiers for USB-C battery chargers, high-power PSUs, and motor drives.
“As gallium nitride technology becomes increasingly widespread in power designs, Infineon recognizes the need for continuous improvement and enhancement to meet the evolving demands of customers”, says Antoine Jalabert, Vice President of Infineon’s Medium-Voltage GaN Product Line, “The CoolGaN Transistor G5 with Schottky diode exemplifies Infineon’s dedication to an accelerated innovation-to-customer approach to further push the boundaries of what is possible with wide-bandgap semiconductor materials.“
GaN transistor reverse conduction voltage (V RC) is dependent on the threshold voltage (V TH) and the OFF-state gate bias (V GS) due to the lack of body diode. Moreover, the V TH of a GaN transistor is typically higher than the turn-on voltage of a silicon diode leading to a disadvantage during the reverse conduction operation, also known as third quadrant. Hence, with this new CoolGaN Transistor, reverse conduction losses are lower, compatibility with a wider range of high-side gate drivers, and with deadtime relaxed, there is broader controller compatibility resulting in simpler design.
The first of several GaN transistors with integrated Schottky diode is the 100 V 1.5 mΩ transistor in 3 x 5 mm PQFN package.
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ROHM has developed N-channel power MOSFETs featuring industry-leading low ON-resistance and wide SOA capability. They are designed for power supplies inside high-performance enterprise and AI servers.
The advancement of high-level data processing technologies and the acceleration of digital transformation have increased the demand for data center servers. At the same time, the number of servers equipped with advanced computing capabilities for AI processing is on the rise and is expected to continue to grow. These servers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – ensuring continuous operation. As a result, conduction losses caused by the ON-resistance of multiple MOSFETs in the power block have a significant impact on system performance and energy efficiency. This becomes particularly evident in AC-DC conversion circuits, where conduction losses make up a substantial portion of total power loss – driving the need for low ON-resistance MOSFETs.
Additionally, servers equipped with a standard hot-swap function, which allow for the replacement and maintenance of internal boards and storage devices while powered ON, experience a high inrush current during component exchanges. Therefore, to protect server components and MOSFETs from damage, a wide Safe Operating Area (SOA) tolerance is essential.
To address these challenges, ROHM has developed its new DFN5060-8S package that supports the packaging of a larger die compared to conventional designs, resulting in a lineup of power MOSFETs that achieve industry-leading low ON-resistance along with wide SOA capability. These new products significantly contribute to improving efficiency and enhancing reliability in server power circuits.
The new lineup includes three products. The RS7E200BG (30V) is optimized for both secondary-side AC-DC conversion circuits and hot-swap controller (HSC) circuits in 12V power supplies used in high-performance enterprise servers. The RS7N200BH (80V) and RS7N160BH (80V) are ideal for secondary AC-DC conversion circuits in 48V AI server power supplies.
All three models feature the newly developed DFN5060-8S package (5.0mm × 6.0mm). The package increases the internal die size area by approximately 65% compared to the conventional HSOP8 package (5.0mm × 6.0mm). As a result, the RS7E200BG (30V) and RS7N200BH (80V) achieve ON-resistances of 0.53mΩ and 1.7mΩ (at VGS = 10V), respectively – both of which rank among the best in the industry in the 5.0mm × 6.0mm class, significantly contributing to higher efficiency in server power circuits.
Moreover, ROHM has optimized the internal clip design to enhance heat dissipation, further improving SOA tolerance, which contributes to ensuring application reliability. Notably, the RS7E200BG (30V) achieves an SOA tolerance of over 70A at a pulse width of 1ms and VDS = 12V, which is twice that of the conventional HSOP8 package MOSFETs under the same conditions, ensuring industry-leading SOA performance in a 5.0mm × 6.0mm footprint.
Going forward, ROHM plans to gradually begin mass production of power MOSFETs compatible with hot-swap controller circuits for AI servers in 2025, continuing to expand its lineup that contributes to greater efficiency and reliability across a wide range of applications.
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will begin shipping samples of its new XB Series high-voltage insulated-gate bipolar transistor (HVIGBT) module, a 3.3k-volt, 1500A high-capacity power semiconductor for large industrial equipment such as railway vehicles, on May 1.
By adopting proprietary diode and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) elements, as well as a unique chip termination structure, the module’s improved moisture resistance will help to improve the efficiency and reliability of inverters for large industrial equipment operating in diverse environments. Mitsubishi Electric will exhibit the XB Series HVIGBT module at Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Expo & Conference 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany from May 6 to 8.
The new 3.3kV/1500A XB Series HVIGBT module uses IGBT elements incorporating Mitsubishi Electric’s proprietary relaxed field of cathode (RFC) diode and carrier-stored trench-gate bipolar transistor (CSTBT) structure. In particular, the module reduces total switching loss by approximately 15% compared to previous models, contributing to higher efficiency in inverters. It also expands tolerance in the reverse-recovery safe-operating area (RRSOA) by about 25% compared to previous models, further enhancing inverter reliability.
In addition, by using a new electric field relaxation structure and a surface charge control structure in the chip’s termination area, Mitsubishi Electric has reduced the area’s size by about 30% while achieving about 20 times greater moisture resistance than existing products, contributing to more stable operation of inverters used in high-humidity environments. By further improving the efficiency and reliability of inverters for large industrial equipment operating in various environments, the module is expected to contribute to efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Infineon Technologies AG is developing TRENCHSTOP™ 7 H7 IGBTs in the new DTO247 package, which has the size of two TO247 packages. With a nominal current rating of up to 350 A, they will be the most powerful discrete IGBTs on the market. The new devices are ideal for solar inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and energy storage systems (ESS).
The DTO247 with a single high-current IGBT can replace multiple lower-current IGBTs in standard TO247 packages that are typically connected in parallel. This enables high power density and bridges the gap between TO247-based designs and module architectures. Moreover, the ability to mix and match DTO247-based and standard TO247-based architectures within the same system offers a high degree of flexibility and customization. Integrating DTO247 into the existing TO247 portfolio simplifies the development of cost-effective, scalable architectures.
This reduces design complexity, shortens development time and lowers parallelization effort while improving performance, reliability, and system cost-effectiveness. The portfolio will include H7 IGBTs in 1200 V and 750 V versions, with current ratings of 200 A, 250 A, 300 A, and 350 A. Designed for high-current applications, these devices feature 2-mm-wide leads for optimal conduction, along with 7 mm pin-to-pin clearance and 10 mm creepage distance for enhanced safety and reliability. Additionally, an integrated Kelvin emitter pin provides faster and more efficient switching performance.
Infineon intends to continuously expand its DTO247 portfolio, with plans to include CoolSiC™ MOSFETs in a half-bridge configuration. These devices target to be pin-to-pin compatible with similar products on the market.
First engineering samples of the 200 A and 350 A variants of the TRENCHSTOP™ 7 H7 IGBTs in the DTO247 package are available now. Volume production is scheduled for mid-2026.
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GaN / LATEST NEWS / PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY / TOP STORIES / WBGMazda and ROHM Collaborate to Develop Automotive Components Utilizing Next-Generation Semiconductors
March 28, 2025
3 Min ReadMazda Motor Corporation and ROHM Co., Ltd. have commenced joint development of automotive components using gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, which are expected to be the next-generation semiconductors.
Since 2022, Mazda and ROHM have been advancing the joint development of inverters using silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors under a collaborative framework for the development and production of electric drive units. Now, they have also embarked on the development of automotive components using GaN power semiconductors, aiming to create innovative automotive components for next-generation electric vehicles.
GaN is attracting attention as a next-generation material for power semiconductors. Compared to conventional silicon (Si) power semiconductors, GaN can reduce power conversion losses and contribute to the miniaturization of components through high-frequency operation.
Both companies will collaborate to transform these strengths into a package that considers the entire vehicle, and into solutions that innovate in weight reduction and design. Mazda and ROHM aim to materialize the concept and unveil a demonstration model within FY2025, with practical implementation targeted for FY2027.
“As the shift towards electrification accelerates in pursuit of carbon neutrality, we are delighted to collaborate with ROHM, which aims to create a sustainable mobility society with its outstanding semiconductor technology and advanced system solution capabilities, in the development and production of automotive components for electric vehicles” said Ichiro Hirose, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer and CTO of Mazda. “We are excited to work together to create a new value chain that directly connects semiconductor devices and cars. Through collaboration with partners who share our vision, Mazda will continue to deliver products filled with the ‘joy of driving’ that allows customers to truly enjoy driving, even in electric vehicles.”
“We are very pleased to collaborate with Mazda, which pursues the ‘joy of driving,’ in the development of automotive components for electric vehicles” said Katsumi Azuma, Member of the board and Senior Managing Executive Officer of ROHM. “ROHM’s EcoGaN™, capable of high-frequency operation, and the control IC that maximizes its performance are key to miniaturization and energy-saving. To implement this in society, collaboration with a wide range of companies is essential, and we have established various partnerships for the development and mass production of GaN. By collaborating with Mazda, which aims to create ‘cars that coexist sustainably with the earth and society,’ we will understand the requirements for GaN from the perspective of application and final product development, contributing to the spread of GaN power semiconductors and the creation of a sustainable mobility society.”
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new Gen 4.5 650 V E Series power MOSFET that delivers high efficiency and power density for telecom, industrial, and computing applications. Compared to previous-generation devices, the Vishay Siliconix n-channel SiHK050N65E slashes on-resistance by 48.2 %, while offering a 65.4 % lower resistance times gate charge, a key figure of merit (FOM) for 650 V MOSFETs used in power conversion applications.
Vishay offers a broad line of MOSFET technologies that support all stages of the power conversion process, from high voltage inputs to the low voltage outputs required to power the latest high tech equipment. With the SiHK050N65E and other devices in the Gen 4.5 650 V E Series family, the company is addressing the need for efficiency and power density improvements in two of the first stages of the power system architecture — power factor correction (PFC) and subsequent DC/DC converter blocks.
Typical applications will include servers, edge computing, and super computers; UPS; high intensity discharge (HID) lamps and fluorescent ballast lighting; telecom SMPS; solar inverters; welding equipment; induction heating; motor drives; and battery chargers.
Built on Vishay’s latest energy-efficient E Series superjunction technology, the SiHK050N65E’s low typical on-resistance of 0.048 Ω at 10 V results in a higher power rating for applications > 6 kW. With 50 V of additional breakdown voltage, the 650 V device addresses 200 VAC to 277 VAC input voltages and the Open Compute Project’s Open Rack V3 (ORV3) standards. In addition, the MOSFET offers ultra low gate charge down to 78 nC. The resulting FOM of 3.74 Ω*nC translates into reduced conduction and switching losses to save energy and increase efficiency. This allows the device to address the specific titanium efficiency requirements in server power supplies or reach 96 % peak efficiency.
For improved switching performance in hard-switched topologies such as PFC and two-switch forward designs, the MOSFET released today provides low typical effective output capacitances Co(er) and Co(tr) of 167 pF and 1119 pF, respectively. The device’s resulting resistance times Co(er) FOM is an industry-low 8.0 Ω*pF. The SiHK050N65E is offered in the PowerPAK® 10 x 12 package with a Kelvin connection for reduced gate noise and provides increased dv/dt ruggedness. RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, the MOSFET is designed to withstand overvoltage transients in avalanche mode with guaranteed limits through 100 % UIS testing.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. announced the launch of Asterion-PW, extending its leadership in power device applications with a fast and precise ultrasonic pin welding solution. This advanced solution sets a new standard for pin interconnect capability – redefining efficiency, precision, and reliability.
Power module devices currently deployed in renewable energy, automotive, and railroad applications are increasingly reliant on pin-based interconnects for critical power storage, management and delivery requirements. The Power module market is one of the fastest growing semiconductor markets – anticipated to support a 12% compound annual growth rate through 2029.
The Asterion-PW leverages market leading ultrasonic technology which is replacing traditional soldering in crucial applications due to accuracy and productivity improvements. Additionally, due to the elimination of flux and solder paste, the Sonotrode ultrasonic capability provides clear environmental benefits. The Asterion-PW platform also provides unparalleled speed and precision enabling higher throughput and superior quality:
- Unmatched Speed and Precision: With a high-resolution linear motor positioning system and innovative, patent-pending Sonotrode design, the Asterion®-PW achieves fine precision Pin placement repeatability.
- Enhanced Productivity: An integrated high speed bulk pin feeder system and optional material handling system equipped with an advanced cleaning station ensure smooth operation. The cleaning system effectively removes contaminants before encapsulation, improving product quality.
- Superior Cost of Ownership: The durable Sonotrode boasts one of the longest operational lifespans currently known in the industry, delivering less frequent change overs, outstanding reliability and cost efficiency.
“Precision drives innovation, and innovation transforms possibilities into realities. The Asterion®-PW for Power module applications is where innovative technology meets performance and cost of ownership benefits, redefining the future of manufacturing,” said Chan Pin Chong, Kulicke & Soffa’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Products and Solutions.
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GaN / LATEST NEWS / PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY / WBGNexperia Expands GaN FET Portfolio to Cover Wider Power Ranges in Low- and High-Voltage Applications
2 Min ReadNexperia announced the addition of 12 new devices to its continuously expanding e-mode GaN FET portfolio. This latest release is intended to address the growing demand for higher efficiency and more compact systems. The new low and high-voltage e-mode GaN FETs address multiple markets including consumer, industrial, server/computing and telecommunications, with a particular focus on supporting high-voltage, low to mid-power and low-voltage, low to high-power use cases.
Since introducing e-mode GaN FETs in 2023, Nexperia remains the only supplier in the industry to offer both cascode or d-mode and e-mode devices, providing designers with convenience when faced with variable challenges during the design process.
The latest additions to Nexperia’s e-mode GaN FET portfolio include new low voltage 40 V bi-directional devices (RDSon<12 mΩ) to support overvoltage protection (OVP), load switching, and low-voltage applications including battery management systems (BMS) in mobile devices, and laptop computers.
Also featuring in this release are 100 V and 150 V devices (RDSon<7 mΩ) suitable for synchronous rectification (SR) power supplies in consumer devices, DC-DC converters in datacomms and telecoms equipment, photovoltaic micro-inverters, Class-D audio amplifiers and motor control systems in e-bikes, forklifts and light electric vehicles (LEVs). The new higher voltage range features 700 V devices (RDSon>140 mΩ) to support LED drivers and power factor correction (PFC) applications, and 650 V devices (RDSon>350 mΩ) suitable for use in AC/DC converters.
The superior switching performance of Nexperia’s e-mode GaN FET technology is due to their exceptionally low QG and QOSS values. These new devices offer industry-leading figures of merit (FOM), making them a top choice for high-efficiency power solutions.
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Nexperia introduces a range of highly efficient and robust industrial grade 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with industry leading temperature stability in innovative surface-mount (SMD) top-side cooled packaging technology called X.PAK. This package, with its compact form factor of 14 mm x 18.5 mm, combines the assembly benefits of SMD with the cooling efficiency of through-hole technology, ensuring optimal heat dissipation.
This release addresses the growing demand from a broad range of high power (industrial) applications for discrete SiC MOSFETs that harness the advantages of top-side cooling to deliver exceptional thermal performance. These switches are ideal for industrial applications such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), photovoltaic inverters, motor drives, and uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Additionally, they are well-suited for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including charge piles.
The X.PAK package further enhances the thermal performance of Nexperia’s SiC MOSFETs by reducing the negative impacts of heat dissipation via the PCB. Furthermore, Nexperia’s X.PAK package enables low inductance for surface mount components and supports automated board assembly.
The new X.PAK packaged devices deliver class-leading figures-of-merit (FoM) known from Nexperia SiC MOSFETs, with RDS(on) being a particularly critical parameter due to its impact on conduction power losses. However, many manufacturers concentrate on the nominal value of this parameter and neglect the fact that it can increase by more than 100% as device operating temperatures rise, resulting in significant conduction losses. Nexperia SiC MOSFETs, on the other hand, offer industry-leading temperature stability, with the nominal value of RDS(on) increasing by only 38% over an operating temperature range from 25 °C to 175 °C.
“The introduction of our SiC MOSFETs in X.PAK packaging marks a significant advancement in thermal management and power density for high-power applications,” said Katrin Feurle, Senior Director and Head of SiC Discretes & Modules at Nexperia. “This new top-side cooled product option builds on our successful launches of discrete SiC MOSFETs in TO-247 and SMD D2PAK-7 packages. It underscores Nexperia’s commitment to providing our customers with the most advanced and flexible portfolio to meet their evolving design needs.”
The initial portfolio includes products with RDS(on) values of 30, 40, 60 mΩ (NSF030120T2A0, NSF040120T2A1, NSF060120T2A0), a part with 17 mΩ will be released in April 2025. An automotive qualified SiC MOSFETs portfolio in X.PAK packaging will follow later in 2025, as well as further RDson classes like 80 mΩ.
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Taiwan Semiconductor has expanded its PerFET family of power MOSFETs with the addition of 80V and 100V versions. Based on TSC’s proprietary PerFET device structures and processes, the new 80V/100V N-channel power MOSFETs offer a best-in-class figure of merit (FOM: RDS(on)*Q = 184) and an industry-leading 175⁰C avalanche rating. The AEC-Q-qualified devices are ideal for automotive power applications—and myriad non-automotive commercial and industrial power applications that demand efficient, reliable performance.
PerFET devices are housed in TSC-designed, industry-standard-size (5mm x 6mm) PDFN56U (single/dual) packages whose wettable flank improves solder joint reliability and AOI accuracy during PCB assembly. The PerFETs’ low on-resistance (RDS(on)) reduces conduction losses and their very low gate charge (Qg)—optimized for high-speed communication applications—offers the most efficient solution available for 48V input DC/DC converters.
Six devices comprise the new 100V PerFET series, with single-output current ratings of 50-100A and dual-outputs rated at 31A. Target applications are 48V automotive, SMPS, server and telecom, DC-DC converters, motor drives and polarity switches. The new 80V PerFET series also offers six devices. Single-output models feature current ratings of 33-110A and 31-33A for dual-output models. In addition to those targeted by the 100V series, 80V PerFETs are suitable for ideal diodes, USB-PD and type-C charger/adapters, UPS, solar inverters, LED lighting and telecommunications power applications.
“Because our PerFET power MOSFETs are built to automotive standards, design engineers can use them to achieve automotive-grade reliability in competitively priced, non-automotive applications—while eliminating proof-of-qualification paperwork necessary when using automotive parts,” said Sam Wang, vice president, TSC Products. “By adding 80- and 100-volt devices to our PerFET family, designers have even more options for increasing efficiency and reliability in their power switching applications.”
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