Emerging Applications Push DC-DC Converter Input Voltages Higher

By Tom Curatolo, May 17, 2012

Vicor's Tom Curatolo describes how to stack dc-dc regulator modules in data centers and other installations that distribute 400-V dc power.

Buy A Wafer - Use A Die

By William Wong, May 16, 2012

Silicon Labs has a program to sell raw die of their 8- and 32-bit micrcontrollers for use in custom designs.

What’s The Difference Between Thin-Film And Crystalline-Silicon Solar Panels

By Mat Dirjish, May 16, 2012

Abundant and efficient, crystalline-silicon solar cells have been around since the 1950s, but thin-film solar cells are the new kids set to become the medium of choice.

MIPS Aptiv Family Brings Consolidation And Raises Performance Bar

By William Wong, May 16, 2012

MIPS Technologies has a new name for its product family, Aptiv. The family is divided into three performance solutions including proAptiv, interAptiv and microAptiv.

SiC Planar MOSFET Paper Takes Top PCIM 2012 Prize

By Paul Whytock, May 15, 2012