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Where GaN Can, It Should…and GaN Can in More and More Places

The perception of GaN’s place has changed significantly with our recent launch of a GaN device with a breakdown voltage of 1700 V. What does this mean for industry and...

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Harnessing the Future of Power Electronics: DOE Roadmap

The DOE’s ambitious agenda sets a course to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all sectors by 2050. Such goals demand groundbreaking advancements...

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Crush Your Beer Fridge, and Maybe Your Main Fridge, Too.

In 2022, I wrote a blog about how that old beer fridge you might have lurking in your garage is probably worth replacing with a newer model. In short, refrigerator...

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Maturation of GaN Market Evident at Recent Power Events Worldwide

In his plenary address at APEC earlier this year, Power Integrations CEO Balu Balakrishnan stated: “Efficiency and renewables hold the key to achieving carbon-reduction targets”, and that therefore “power semiconductors...

GaN Provides a Robust Solutions in High-Voltage Applications

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GaN Provides a Robust Solution in High-Voltage Applications

In the realm of electronic engineering, the trend towards higher operating voltages is a significant development driven by the need for increased efficiency and power density in various applications. Gallium...

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EU Ecodesign Exploring New Ways to Assess Energy Efficiency of Computers

The landscape of computing technology in the EU is poised for a transformation, guided by the principles of sustainability and efficiency. As part of this evolution, Regulation (EU) No 617/2013...

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DOE Appliance Standards for External Power Supplies

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently proposed new energy conservation standards for External Power Supplies (EPSs). These proposed standards, known as Trial Standard Level 4 (TSL4), aim to...

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DOE Appliance Standards for Battery Chargers

Beyond test procedure changes, prescribed in the September 2022 Test Procedure Final Rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing amendments to energy conservation standards for battery chargers.

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DOE Appliance Standards for Refrigerators and Freezers

To encourage the adoption of efficient technologies such as variable-speed compressors, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to amend energy conservation standards for residential refrigerators and freezers. Historically...

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Heat Pumps: The Future of Domestic Heating

In the global quest to curb carbon emissions and foster sustainable living, heat pumps have emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional home heating methods. Unlike conventional systems that burn...

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