Cooled Dual-Sided Architectures for Traction Drive Power Modules

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | UA Power Group

The article discusses Prof. H. Alan Mantooth’s APEC 2023 presentation on integrated DSC power modules for traction drive applications. Traction drives find use in various contexts, including electric vehicles, trains, elevators, and industrial machinery. Key...

University Startup Joins $2.2M AI Cybersecurity Project

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | SEEDS, UA Power Group

Bastazo, tied to U of A, collaborates with Salvador Technologies on a $2.2M BIRD Foundation grant. The project aims to develop AI automation and rapid-recovery hardware for safeguarding industrial control systems against escalating external threats, including...

Silicon Carbide Facility Gains Vital Chip-Making Tool

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group

U of A’s silicon carbide facility reached a milestone by commissioning Deposition Technology for a crucial chip-making tool. The tool will be customized to meet the specific requirements of the Multi-Use Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, a...

U of A Situated to be a National Leader in Semiconductors

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group

The U of A is strategically positioned to lead in the U.S. semiconductor sector. With over $45 million in recent funding, researchers focus on silicon carbide, semiconductor alloys, and quantum materials. The university, leveraging its research foundation, aligns with...

Passenger Hybrid Plane Tests Electric Motor Drive

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | UA Power Group

U of A engineering researchers, led by Alan Mantooth, achieved a significant milestone on Feb. 20 with the successful test flight of their electric motor drive on a hybrid electric aircraft. This project aims to revolutionize the aeronautics industry, offering...

The U of A Advances Towards Leadership in Semiconductors

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas is progressing to lead the U.S. semiconductor economy with the construction of the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC). This facility, operational in August, will facilitate silicon and silicon carbide chip...