Innovative power technologies
Our key power technologies include:
- DC-DC Converters: High-efficiency, compact solutions ideal for industrial, automotive, and communication systems.
- AC-DC Power Supplies: Reliable, energy-efficient power supplies for industrial, medical and consumer electronics.
- Power MOSFETs & IGBTs: Low-loss, high-speed switching solutions for power conversion, motor control, and other high-power applications.
- Power Management ICs: Advanced control and regulation for optimising energy use and heat management.
- Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (GaN & SiC): Cutting-edge materials for high-efficiency, high-performance switching in demanding applications.
- Battery Management Systems: Intelligent, scalable solutions to monitor and protect battery systems for maximum performance.
Whether you're designing for energy efficiency, high power density, or reliable performance, Avnet Silica's power technologies and expertise can drive your next innovation.
SiC, GaN, IGBT and MOSFETs
Increasing demand for power is accelerating innovation within power semiconductors. While traditional technologies like IGBTs and MOSFETs continue to be widely used, there's growing interest in newer wide bandgap semiconductors like Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN).
With greater power demand coming from all sectors, wide bandgap technologies are allowing products to perform to a higher specification (and higher power and voltage) than those based on traditional Silicon. These technologies offer significant advantages in terms of efficiency, power density, and switching speed.
That’s not to say that SiC and GaN devices will be the answer in every situation. IGBTs and MOSFETs still have their place, especially in lower power applications. However, as power demands continue to rise, wide bandgap technologies are becoming increasingly attractive.
There's a lot to consider when adopting these new technologies, and we're here to help you with that.
A wide selection gives you the power to choose
Build or buy? Custom design or off-the-shelf supply? These are some of the questions you’ll consider as you design power into your system. Avnet Silica's broad offering gives you the ability to weigh the power solution options with our team and decide what works best for you.
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A wide selection gives you the power to choose
Build or buy? Custom design or off-the-shelf supply? These are some of the questions you’ll consider as you design power into your system. Avnet Silica's broad offering gives you the ability to weigh the power solution options with our team and decide what works best for you.
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