Powering The Shift: On The Road - The Torre Iberdrola, Bilbao
03 Feb 2026 - 03 Feb 2026
Spain, Bilbao
Avnet Silica Power Design Workshop at The Torre Iberdrola
Avnet Silica invites you to a full day dedicated to the engineering challenges and breakthroughs shaping power design.
Morning: Hear directly from our key power suppliers as they share advances in GaN and SiC technologies, thermal performance, and system-level efficiency, with practical insights you can apply to your designs.
Afternoon: Shift to hands-on test and measurement sessions, see live demos, explore real data, and compare approaches across applications.
Throughout the day: Network with engineers, suppliers, and Avnet Silica experts at the Power Marketplace, where our extensive power linecard is brought to life with the latest technologies and tools.
Every engineer has a power challenge.
This is where we tackle them, together, with data, equipment, and the people who know what works.
Places are limited, register now to secure your spot.
When
3rd February 2026
Where
Torre Iberdrola, Sustainable Building Plaza de Euskadi, 5, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
Agenda
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Arrival and Registration | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Welcoming session | |
| 09:30-10:10 | STMIcroelectronics: Next-Gen Level of Power Converters - Mastering Use of SiC MOSFETs and Advanced Packaging | Unlock the full potential of SiC MOSFETs with advanced Top-Side Cooled packaging! This session highlights how cutting-edge cooling techniques boost thermal performance, enabling higher power density and simplify the design. Discover practical tips for paralleling SiC MOSFETs to scale current capacity while maintaining high efficiency. Presenter: Ales Loidl |
| 10:15-10:45 | onsemi: Why, What and Where to use SiC JFET | Learn about the new SiC JFET technology proposed by onsemi. In the session we will explore the various way to use SiC JFET in application like eBreaker, In-Rush, Oring, Battery disconnect, and other linear mode protection application. Presenter: Didier Balocco |
| 10:45-11:05 | Coffee and networking at the Power Marketplace | |
| 11:05-11:45 | Nexperia: Industrial Adoption of eMode GaN MOSFETs: High-Speed Switching Advantages and Design Challenges | GaN technology enables ultra-fast switching, high power density, and compact designs for next-generation converters. EMode GaN MOSFETs offer low gate charge, negligible reverse recovery, and optimized RDS(on), ideal for high-frequency DC/DC applications. This session covers key design challenges—PCB layout, parasitic mitigation, and noise control—to ensure reliable industrial power systems. Presenter: Filippo Scrimizzi |
| 11:50-12:30 | Microchip’s SiC-Based Solid-State Breakthroughs for High-Voltage Protection | Short circuits can occur anywhere and often lead to serious issues. In this presentation, our Application Expert will discuss how to enhance circuit breakers for high-voltage, high-power applications using a SiC-based solid-state approach. Presenter: Klaus Suessmuth |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch and networking at the Power Marketplace | |
| 14:00-14:40 | MPS session | TBC Presenter: TBC |
| 14:45-15:25 | Farnell / Rohde & Schwarz: Fundamentals on low and high voltage probing | As integration density increases, understanding the interactions between components in electrical systems becomes increasingly critical. This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges associated with high-voltage and low-voltage probing, enabling you to optimize your measurements in evolving power designs. Presenter: Nick LeBas |
| 15:25-15:45 | Coffee and networking at the Power Marketplace | |
| 15:45-16:30 | Farnell / Rohde & Schwarz: Measurement of currents and parasitics at high voltage | Efficiently testing faster switching semiconductors is crucial for optimizing the performance of increasingly electrified applications. This presentation will equip you with the knowledge to design effective test benches and accurately measure current waveforms, enabling you to identify and mitigate power losses in your designs. Presenter: Nick LeBas |
| 16:30 | Raffle & Networking |
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