Sector Signals
JA/EN/ZH

Sector Signals

Research Notes

Sector analysis of market structure, technology shifts, and corporate strategy — grounded in verified facts.

Power SemiconductorsSustainabilityEV MarketData Center PowerAdvanced PackagingPractical GuideNewsFeaturepower module
Paid Reports →
フィルター解除
7 results — theme: Power Semiconductors — tag: power module Clear filter

News

TDK: micro POL 'FS3303' Enters Mass Production

TDK began mass production of the ultra-compact 'FS3303' micro POL DC-DC module for AI edge devices on May 19, 2026. The 2.5x2.5mm, 1.2mm-high module delivers 3A, reaches about 95% peak efficiency, and supports 2.7-6V input and 0.4-3.3V output rails.

Power SemiconductorsTDKmicro POL

News

Microchip: 3.3kV SiC Module HV-D3 Announced

Microchip announced the 3.3kV SiC power module 'HV-D3 mSiC' on May 26, 2026. With 6kV isolation, it can cut the number of series devices by about half versus lower-voltage SiC for 13.8kV and 34.5kV grid connections, covering 100-300A for AI data center solid-state transformers (SSTs).

Power SemiconductorsMicrochipSiC

Practical Guide

SiC Modules: Practical Thermal Design and TIM Selection

A practical overview of key thermal design considerations for SiC power modules. Covers TIM thermal resistance dominance, real-world liquid cooling flow rate examples, a comparison of top-side cooling and double-sided heat dissipation packages, and power cycle test standards — written for design and procurement engineers.

Power SemiconductorsSiCThermal Design

Practical Guide

SiC Modules: Next-Gen Packaging and Thermal Design Trends

Performance limitations in SiC power modules are often attributable to packaging rather than the devices themselves. The shift from gel encapsulation to epoxy and ceramic encapsulation, and the adoption of double-sided cooling structures, are packaging and assembly technology trends that will determine the competitiveness of next-generation SiC systems.

Power SemiconductorsSiCPower Module

Feature

EV Power Semiconductor Application Selection Matrix

The cost of SiC power modules per inverter is 2 to 3 times higher than traditional Si-based modules, yet EV manufacturers are accelerating their transition to SiC because the increased efficiency and reduced size of the overall system offset this higher component cost; however, it is not simply a matter of "using SiC," as EV power conversion systems are divided into multiple applications, each with its own...

Power SemiconductorsEVpower module

Practical Guide

SiC Modules vs. Discrete Components: Selection Criteria

Once the decision to use SiC is made in the early stages of inverter design, the next question is whether to opt for modules or discrete components, a choice that, while appearing to be merely an implementation form, fundamentally impacts system performance, board area, protection circuit design, and procurement flexibility.

Power SemiconductorsSiCpower module

News

STMicroelectronics Ampere SiC Power Modules for EV 2026

STMicroelectronics and Ampere are targeting 2026 commercialization of SiC power modules for next-generation EV traction inverters.

Power SemiconductorsAmpereEV