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The power electronics market has become a hotbed of innovation. Power ICs based on gallium nitride and silicon carbide are enabling new frontiers in electronic system performance in industri...

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Understanding the Quickly Evolving AI Data Center Architecture

Data centers are undergoing major disruptions with AI hardware proliferation as new processor technology is released and power consumption a...

0:28:50Jun 30, 2026

The Materials That Make Power Electronics Work

Power electronics is driving major shifts like EV powertrains, AI data centers, and industrial electrification—but module performance and re...

0:17:40May 15, 2026

Making AI Physical and Real

In the new AI world, reality, usefulness and human characteristics blend causing real technology challenges – especially in robots. They’ve...

0:22:59Mar 20, 2026

Addressing Energy Efficiency with HVAC Modernization

HVAC systems are notoriously power hungry, contribution to a major portion of household electricity expenses. Modernizing these systems with...

0:23:36Feb 25, 2026

Renesas GaN: Mature Portfolio to Support Multi-Market and Applications 

In today's podcast we will discuss how Renesas' GaN offering supports the requirements of different power applications, across sectors such...

0:25:47Jan 20, 2026

The Shift from 12V to 48V in Automotive

Today’s discussion is on one of the most important transformations happening in the automotive industry: the shift from traditional 12-volt...

0:21:45Oct 17, 2025

Inside Robotics Power: Safety, Batteries, and Market Growth

Robotics is moving quickly — from drones that deliver packages to humanoids and cobots designed to work safely alongside people. The design...

0:24:04Sep 22, 2025

Next-Gen Power Architectures in Solar Power: GaN and Bidirectionality enable Single-Stage topologies in Microinverters

As electrification expands across sectors like solar energy, electric vehicles, and smart grids, the focus is shifting toward architectures...

0:30:33Jul 29, 2025

Powering the AI Datacenter: Renesas on the Age of GaN

The demand for greater efficiency, density, and reliability in power delivery is driving semiconductor innovation as artificial intelligence...

0:23:11May 21, 2025

Digital Power & Smart Control: The Role of MCUs in Robotics & Server Power Supplies

Welcome to today’s podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of Industrial MCUs with Marijana Vukicevic, Marketing Director for Industrial...

0:31:10Apr 15, 2025

Driving Innovation in EV Batteries

In today’s episode of PowerUp, we’re joined by Donald Wright, VP of engineering at Unico, a provider of advanced testing solutions for EV pr...

0:22:01Feb 17, 2025

Efficiency and Performance in Modern Power Design

Today, we are focusing on a key challenge in modern power design: delivering higher efficiency, reduced EMI, and advanced thermal management...

0:16:07Jan 31, 2025

Diamond: The Future of Power Electronics and Quantum Technology

Diamond is emerging as a game-changer in power electronics and quantum technology thanks to its exceptional properties like high thermal con...

0:15:16Jan 8, 2025

Energy-Efficient Innovations: Silicon Photonics and SiC

In today's PowerUp episode, we discuss silicon photonics and silicon carbide innovations with Christophe Maleville, CTO and senior executive...

0:23:12Dec 4, 2024

Energy-Efficient Innovations: Silicon Photonics and SiC

In today's PowerUp episode, we discuss silicon photonics and silicon carbide innovations with Christophe Maleville, CTO and senior executive...

0:23:12Dec 4, 2024

Unlocking Semiconductor Efficiency with MST Technology

Today, we are exploring Mears Silicon Technology (MST), Atomera’s innovative solution for improving the performance and efficiency of silico...

0:21:05Nov 27, 2024

Powering the Future: Innovations in GenAI Power Delivery

In our latest episode of PowerUP, we had the pleasure of speaking with Maury Wood, VP of strategic marketing at Vicor. We delve into the cut...

0:17:58Oct 24, 2024

Chip-on-Cell Technology for Sustainable EV Batteries

In this episode of PowerUP, Joseph Notaro, VP of global sales and marketing at Dukosi, talks about the company’s chip-on-cell technology as...

0:15:45Sep 22, 2024

Future-Proofing Semiconductor Talent: Strategies and Insights

In this episode of PowerUp, Jason Dubin, VP of Executive Search at SBT, discusses the semiconductor industry's evolving landscape, emphasizi...

0:25:28Sep 4, 2024

Meeting the Power Demands of Tomorrow: Renesas’s Role in AI and Data Center Infrastructure

In this episode, we welcome Ivo Marocco, Vice President at Renesas, who leads the global Business Development, Systems, and Solution Marketi...

0:24:58Jun 26, 2024