Powering The Shift: On The Road - La Halle De La Machine, Toulouse
24 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026
France, Toulouse
Avnet Silica Power Design Workshop at the La Halle De La Machine
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
24th March 2026
Where
Halle de la machine, 3 Av. de l'Aérodrome de Montaudran, 31400 Toulouse, France
Agenda
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Arrival and Registration | |
| 09:00-09:30 | Welcoming session | |
| 09:30-10:10 | STMicroelectronics: Get to Next-Gen Level of Power Converters & From Silicon to GaN | GaN power transistors are set to revolutionise motor control applications, by minimizing heat generation, improving dynamic response, allowing higher switching frequencies and smaller motors, discover STMicroelectronics GaN based solutions. Presenters: Stanislav Divin & Sven Reinhardt |
| 10:15-10:55 | onsemi: Losses calculation in Power Circuit | Discover advanced methods for accurately calculating power losses in high-voltage circuits. The session will highlight how to use onsemi simulations capability to make accurate simulation to evaluate efficiency, thermal behavior. The session will show how to use Physical & Scalable SPICE model on a simple boost example. Then, PLECS and the unique Self-Service PLECS Model Generator will be introduce and use to simulate the same boost example in PLECS. Then, we will compare the two technics. Presenter: Didier Balocco |
| 10:55-11:20 | Coffee and networking at the Power Marketplace | |
| 11:20-12:00 | Renesas GaN and REXFET cutting edge technologies to enhance your AC/DC, DC/DC and Motor Control designs | Explore Renesas’ latest HV d-Mode GaN, LV e-Mode GaN, and REXFET MOS technologies through advanced demos and PoCs. Learn to apply them in AC-DC conversion, high-power DC/DC rails, GaN motor control, and PFC topologies like Totem Pole and Vienna Rectifier. Presenter: Hyunmin Kim |
| 12:05-12:45 | Driving innovation with Nexperia MOSFETs: Advanced technology and versatile packaging for high power industrial applications | In this presentation, we explore Nexperia's advancements in silicon MOSFET technology, driving innovation in current sharing, high-current 48VDC industrial applications, and parallel MOSFET configurations. Discover how Nexperia's cutting-edge technology and innovative packaging enable design flexibility, high power density and enhanced performance. We'll examine core advancements in MOSFET technology, bringing lower RDS(on), enhanced switching behavior, and superior thermal performance. Presenter: Steven Waterhouse |
| 12:45-14:30 | Lunch and networking at the Power Marketplace | |
| 14:30-15:15 | 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 |
| 15:15-15:55 | 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 |
| 16:00 | Museum Tour & Raffle & Networking |
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