EDN

MOSFET vs. IGBT: What is the difference and which is the better transistor?

There are many types of switch-mode power supply (SMPS) transistors to choose from today. Two of the more popular versions are the metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and the ...
EDN

Are All High Voltage MOSFET and IGBT SPICE Models Created Equal?

Given enough time, most engineers have the right intentions. As an engineer, how often do you want to understand how every part behaves in the circuit application? Yes – check. Are models from ...
Electronic Design

What’s The Difference Between IGBTs And High-Voltage Power MOSFETs?

After evolving side by side over the past three decades, insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and MOSFETs now dominate the power semiconductor market in applications such as motor drives, ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Optimizing Metal Film Measurement On IGBT And MOSFET Power Devices With Picosecond Ultrasonic Technology

In recent years, power semiconductor applications have expanded from industrial and consumer electronics to renewable energy and electric vehicles. Looking to the future, the most promising power ...
Electronics Weekly

Toshiba announces TLP5231 dual output IGBT/mosfet driver

Toshiba has announced an IGBT/mosfet gate driver equipped with additional built-in functionality. The TLP5231 is aimed at applications including industrial inverters, uninterruptible power supplies ...