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Silicon carbide (SiC) is a wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor known for its remarkable advantages in power electronics. Its unique properties, such as low switching losses, high power density, superior thermal conductivity and ability to operate at high temperatures, make it an ideal choice for various industries. Furthermore, SiC’s capability to function reliably in high-temperature environments is a game-changer, ensuring system longevity. In a podcast featuring Microchip Technology’s VP Clayton Pillion and technical staff applications engineer Ehab Tarmoom, both from Microchip’s SiC business unit, we delve into the potential impact of SiC across a wide range of industries. From energy-efficient electronics to compact, lightweight solutions, SiC promises to revolutionize various sectors and drive innovation.

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore a software tool known as QSPICE. QSPICE is a free analog and mixed-signal simulator renowned for its high simulation speed, accuracy and reliability. It’s a versatile tool that empowers engineers to simulate a wide range of electronic circuits, from the simplest to the most complex. It also accurately models various aspects, such as I²C communication and dynamic register changes during the simulation, reducing errors and making circuit performance prediction more reliable. In this podcast with QSPICE creator Mike Engelhardt, we will analyze different aspects of this tool.

In this podcast with Energous CEO Cesar Johnston, we’ll explore the sector of the wireless power network industry and related partnerships. In an era when environmental considerations are paramount, how does Energous ensure its technology is green? Unlike conventional methods, the company provides both at-contact and over-the-air charging capabilities, addressing several challenges.

In this podcast with Frank Heidemann, VP and technology leader of SET at NI, we explore how OEMs are becoming more self-sufficient, how semiconductor companies are carving out new paths, and how electrification is reshaping the automotive and semiconductor industries.

In this podcast, JH Shyu, chairman of Episil; John Wei, president of Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS); and Shyh-Chiang Shen, GaN program director at VIS and professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, will talk about the challenges in terms of manufacturing, as well as devices and applications for wide-bandgap semiconductors.

By embracing smart grid solutions, communities and industries can tap into the power of renewable energy while ensuring a stable and dependable energy supply. In this podcast with Michael Bates, worldwide general manager for energy at Intel, we explore the critical importance of building a smarter grid to support reliable renewable-energy solutions.

During our PowerUP virtual conference, we had an exceptional lineup of speakers and companies. The main topics covered include wide bandgap, superjunction MOSFETs and other power design trends. In this podcast, you will hear the voices of Alex Lidow, CEO of EPC; Guy Moxey, senior director of Power Products at Wolfspeed; Victor Veliadis, executive director and CTO of PowerAmerica; Johannes Schoiswohl, business line head EPIC at Infineon; Stephen Oliver, VP of corporate marketing and investor relations at Navitas; Mrinal K. Das, senior director of Technical Marketing of Advanced Power Division at onsemi; Hubie Noto, director of marketing at Silanna Semiconductor; and Filippo Di Giovanni, innovation and key programs manager of the Power Transistor MACRO Division at STMicroelectronics. Let’s discuss power trends in different industry applications. 

In this podcast with Steven Shackell, director of global supplier management at Arrow Electronics, we will introduce the upcoming PowerUP Expo agenda. The main topics to be discussed at PowerUP include wide bandgap, the next generation of superjunction MOSFETs, power management trends and applications like electric vehicles and motor control. Reserve your seat now at powerup-expo.com.

We must cut our emissions to zero in order to halt and reverse climate change. To do this, our energy system must be completely overhauled to produce exclusively sustainable and renewable energy. In this podcast with Patrick Le Fèvre, technology evangelist and chief marketing and communications officer at Powerbox, we will explore technology and the next step toward a renewable energy future.