# A Distributor’s Role in Supporting Technologies at the Forefront of Power Electronics Megatrends

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2022-11-18
- Length: 24m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/91471139/

## Summary

Dr. Raphael Salmi, global president of Richardson RFPD (an Arrow Electronics company), discusses the distributor's role in supporting power electronics megatrends, specifically focusing on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. He explains how Richardson RFPD leverages its global engineering team to help customers navigate complex design cycles in EV charging, 5G infrastructure, and renewable energy. The conversation highlights the shift from silicon to wide-bandgap semiconductors to achieve higher power density and efficiency, as well as the ongoing supply chain challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=2) Introduction and Dr. Salmi's Background
- [6:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=398) Richardson RFPD's Global Differentiator
- [8:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=531) Power Electronics: SiC and GaN in Transportation
- [12:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=726) EV Charging and 5G Infrastructure Applications
- [15:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=932) Staying Current and Consumer Audio Applications
- [18:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=1089) Customer Challenges: Design Cycles and Supply Chain
- [21:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-18-a-distributors-role-in-supporting-technologies-at-the-forefront-of-power-electro#t=1273) Pandemic Impact and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Richardson RFPD (company)
- Arrow Electronics (company)
- Wolfspeed (company)
- Cree (company)
- TSMC (company)
- Silicon Carbide (material)
- Gallium Nitride (material)
- GaN (material)
- Super Capacitors (product)
- 5G (other)

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