News: Microelectronics
14 November 2024
Richardson expands Navitas silicon carbide power device distribution
Gallium nitride (GaN) power IC and silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Navitas Semiconductor Corp of Torrance, CA, USA and Richardson Electronics Ltd of LaFox, IL, USA have announced an expanded distribution partnership for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Richardson will continue to focus on the GeneSiC product line, expanding from North America into EMEA. This includes Navitas’ latest family of Gen-3 Fast MOSFETs, delivering high-speed, cool-running performance that ensures up to 25°C lower case temperatures and up to 3x longer life than alternative SiC products. This enables what is claimed to be unprecedented, industry-leading levels of performance, robustness, and quality.
With a portfolio spanning from 650V to 6500V, including bare die for those requiring further flexibility in engineered solutions, the devices are suitable for higher-power applications including, but not limited to, renewable energy and storage, motor drives, induction heating and welding, battery charging, and high-voltage DC–DC conversion.
“As a global company and technology provider for power management products and applications, Richardson Electronics is very excited to bring Navitas products to EMEA,” says Greg Peloquin, executive VP & general manager of the Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups. “Expanding our relationship shows our dedication to supporting Navitas products and offering disruptive technology to meet our customers’ design needs,” he adds.
“Richardson Electronics provides excellent technical and sales support and has a strong reach within our key focus markets. We are looking forward to expanding our customer base in EMEA,” comments David Carroll, senior VP of worldwide sales at Navitas.
For over 75 years, Richardson Electronics has been a global provider of engineered solutions, RF & microwave, and power products. The Power & Microwave Technologies group continues this legacy and complements it with new products from technology partners. The group focuses on identifying and designing disruptive technologies, introducing new products on a global basis, developing solutions for customers, and providing worldwide support. As a global company, it provides solutions through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and after-market technical service and repair, through its existing global infrastructure.
Richardson to distribute Navitas’ SiC power semiconductors in Americas
