Onsemi introduces tool to simplify power design
Onsemi has introduced the Elite Pairing Studio, a cloud-based online design environment that simplifies pairing SiC MOSFETs and gate drivers for demanding power electronics applications.
By providing visibility into device‑level behaviour and pairing trade‑offs, the Studio enables earlier, better-informed engineering decisions and helps reduce design iterations, according to Onsemi.
As power electronics grow more complex, engineers must carefully match gate drivers with switching devices to achieve optimal efficiency, minimise losses, and ensure safe operating temperatures. Early component selection decisions have a direct impact on these system-level outcomes, particularly as teams balance competing requirements. Traditionally, this process requires time-consuming manual evaluation and simulation via extensive datasheet comparisons, spreadsheet analysis, and empirical testing.
The Onsemi Elite Pairing Studio guides engineers through a step-by-step process to identify the most suitable combination of an Onsemi gate driver and SiC MOSFET based on their requirements.
Well-matched pairings can be compared quickly, helping reduce iterations and refine power architectures earlier in the development process. This reduces design risk, shortens time to market, and helps ensure systems perform as intended in real-world conditions.
The cloud-based environment gives engineers access to a private and secure workspace on Onsemi.com where they can use an intuitive workflow to explore device combinations based on their inputs. The tool evaluates a wide range of gate driver combinations with the selected SiC MOSFET, using transparent methods based on established industry equations and real-world performance calculations. The evaluation logic is clear and inspectable for users.
Through the Elite Pairing Studio, engineers can examine key figures of merit for each pairing, including switching timings; gate voltage and current (V/I) waveforms; voltage overshoot margins relative to device ratings; and switching energy losses, such as turn‑on and turn‑off energy.
The Elite Pairing Studio is available now through the Onsemi website and will be demonstrated at the Onsemi booth at PCIM Expo 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany this week.
