Wide-Bandgap Semis

August 2023
Revolutionizing e-Bike Charger Efficiency

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Figure 1. PFC-flyback currents with regard to the input voltage

­E-bike chargers play a pivotal role in addressing common pain points riders face, such as the fear of running out of power and the burden of carrying or storing portable chargers. As e-bikes continue to gain traction as a sustainable and economical mode of transportation, it becomes imperative to emphasize th
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Date:
08/29/2023
Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Offers Designers Solution for Circuit Protection in Electric Vehicles

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Figure 1: Microchip's Auxiliary E-Fuse Technology Demonstrator

With the increased voltage and lessons learned from 400V systems, designers are now focused on enhancing the performance of high-voltage protection circuits along with improving reliability. The incumbent solution using a fuse, contactor or relay is being reevaluated for faster-reacting, more robust and reliable so
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Date:
08/01/2023