Register here: https://bit.ly/power_modeling Overview: Join us to explore how to manage system complexity in redefining the future of power electronics. Power electronics is a foundational technology that drives a wide range of important and emerging applications including cloud computing, wireless communications, robotics, and smart energy systems. By systematically managing the increased complexity in materials, circuits, and systems, new opportunities are created to greatly advance the functionality and performance of power electronics systems. This speech provides a few examples to illustrate the potential of managed complexity in power electronics design. These include: 1) modular and scalable architecture for systematically managed complexity in high performance circuits; 2) artificial intelligence and machine learning for systematically managed complexity in passive component modeling. This managed complexity approach addresses key challenges in emerging applications by overcoming traditional design barriers from new angles and redefining how power electronics are conceived and implemented in complex systems. Doors will open at 5:30pm with opportunity to grab some light dinner and network with fellow attendees and the seminar will start at 6:00pm. All students must register with their *.edu emails. Biography: Minjie Chen is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University, where he leads the Princeton Power Electronics Research Group. He is currently on academic sabbatical with Nvidia Research in Santa Clara. He received his Ph.D. in EECS from MIT and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University. He is a recipient of the IEEE PELS Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Engineer Award, the Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award, Princeton SEAS Junior Faculty Award, NSF CAREER Award, MIT Dimitris N. Chorafas Ph.D. Thesis Award, and more than 15 prize papers from top-tier IEEE journals and conferences. He is a PELS Distinguished Lecturer, a co-Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and was listed multiple times on the Princeton Engineering Commendation List for Outstanding Teaching.

Register here: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/555593 Abstract: This talk covers research on miniaturized power supplies using high-voltage IC technologies from 110/230V mains or 400V DC sources to power low-voltage subsystems. It explores system and circuit solutions for chip-scale power supplies, enhancing miniaturization and decentralization of complex systems, applicable to sensor nodes, transmitters, receivers, and actuators with 3-10V supply voltages at or below 500mW. Highlighted are various miniaturized high-voltage converters, including active-clamp flyback and buck converters. An innovative voltage-interval-based constant-on-time control for buck converters supports 12.5-400 V input, achieving a power density of 752 mW/cm³ and 84% peak efficiency. A high-speed, low- power HV threshold-detection circuit significantly reduces sensing losses. The AC-DC converter features an active zero-crossing buffer, minimizing capacitance by 240x and enabling integration up to 50 mW with a power density of 458 mW/cm³ and 73.7% AC peak efficiency. Monolithic GaN integration supports designs like a 55W PFC converter and a 15W offline buck converter. A fully integrated GaN power stage operating at 500V and up to 6.25MHz will also be presented. Biography: Bernhard Wicht has more than 25 years of experience in analog and power management IC design. He received his Dipl.-Ing. degree from TU Dresden in 1996 and his Ph.D. (Summa Cum Laude) from TU Munich in 2002. From 2003 to 2010, he was with Texas Instruments in Germany, where he designed automotive power management ICs. Previously a professor at Reutlingen University, he is currently the head of the Chair for Mixed-Signal IC Design at Leibniz University Hannover. His research focuses on IC design, particularly power management, gate drivers, and high-voltage ICs. Dr. Wicht co-received the 2015 ESSCIRC Best Paper Award and the 2019 First Prize Paper Award of the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. In 2018, he was awarded the faculty prize for excellent teaching. He holds 21 patents, with several more pending. Dr. Wicht has been a member of the Technical Program Committee of ISSCC, serving as chair of the Power Management Subcommittee from 2023 to 2026. He was a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society in 2020-2021 and General Chair of the International Workshop on Power Supply on Chip (PwrSoC) in 2023. His book “Design of Power Management Integrated Circuits” received the Wiley IEEE Press Professional Book Award 2025.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apec-2026-download-highlighting-evolving-landscape-of-power-electronics-tickets-1986292507359?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true  Abstract: Join us at Santa Clara University for the APEC 2026 Download Event, hosted by the IEEE PELS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. This engaging session brings together engineers, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the most impactful moments and innovations presented at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026. The event will highlight key takeaways from technical sessions, including emerging trends in wide bandgap semiconductors, advances in high-efficiency power conversion, AI-driven design optimization, and next-generation energy systems. Attendees will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and real-world applications shaping the future of power electronics. In addition, we will cover standout keynote sessions, offering perspectives from industry leaders on the evolving landscape of power electronics. The program aims to foster knowledge sharing, networking, and discussion within the local power electronics community. Student Highlights: Students are especially encouraged to attend! This is a great opportunity to: Discover cutting-edge topics that can inspire your coursework, senior projects, or research direction Learn directly from experts about industry expectations and emerging career paths in power electronics Network with professionals and local engineers from leading companies in Silicon Valley Gain exposure to real-world applications beyond the classroom Whether you attended APEC or want a curated overview of its most important developments, this download event is an excellent opportunity to stay informed, get inspired, and expand your professional network.