In the Research Division Power Electronics, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) conducts research on particularly power-dense, efficient, high-performance energy converters for energy transition, mobility and digitalization. The expertise ranges from system and EMI compliant circuit design, control concepts, mechanical, thermal and electrical system integration to heterogeneous integration and packaging.

SAL’s experts are proud to showcase key highlights from completed and ongoing research projects, a range of services in the field of power electronics, and new project concepts that are open for future collaboration opportunities. Visitors will find the team at Hall 6, Booth 6-410, as part of the ECPE European Center for Power Electronics joint stand.

“For the first time at PCIM, we are presenting the full breadth of our competencies — from packaging to system-level solutions — tailored to various industries including automotive, industrial, and energy supply sectors. We believe that these capabilities are essential for achieving high power density, efficiency, and reliability. Our Tiny Power Box 1 demonstrator received broad recognition and multiple awards for its exceptional power density. With the Tiny Power Box 2 project, we are pushing the boundaries even further to reach even higher power densities”, says Alfred Binder, Head of Research Division Power Electronics.

Showcased innovation demonstrators ranging from package to system level:

  • Discrete package Sinterconnects™: an innovation of SAL for a wirebond-less interconnects demonstrated for a GaN power semiconductor in a 100V application, offering up to 55% reduction in parasitic inductances and 15% reduction in thermal resistance compared to wire bonds.
  • Advanced Power Module: featuring direct copper bonded discrete SiC power switches and an integrated current sensor on a standard PCB substrate, offering wide bandwidth and high accuracy
  • eFuse Demonstrator: a SiC-based solid-state circuit breaker rated for 40A and 800V with an ultra-fast response time of 160ns
  • Low inductance double pulse test platform for Keysight PD1500 double pulse test bench: Designed for interchangeable device under test (DUT’s) with very low impedance contact membrane and customized socket for any discrete power package.
  • Galvanically Isolated Sigma Converter: a 48V to 1V converter demonstrator highlighting newest trends for point of load supplies in data centers —  sigma converter controlled by high resolution PWM signals, planar transformers, non-isolated buck converter and integrated filters for low EMI.
  • HERIC Converter: employing the latest monolithic bidirectional GaN switches (M-BDS) for AC/DC conversion, with a focus on reduced common-mode emissions and minimized EMI filter volume
  • High-performance energy control platform: taking advantage of a novel control board using both an FPGA for computational power and a microcontroller, therefore allowing the implementation of ultra-fast control strategies and low latency communication interfaces. The first application is the retrofitting of wind turbines.
  • Cell tester with 4x ±12VDC converter: utilizing GaN switches and a specially designed noise mitigating multiport planar transformer for Battery cell testing applications.
  • Multiport battery tester: comprising a multiport resonant DC-DC converter with features such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
  • Autarkic bi-directional charging station for Li-Ion E-bike batteries: hardware and algorithms for optimal utilization of battery capacities, including usage profiles, cell lifetime and weather forecast.
  • Tiny Power Box Industrial Demonstrator: a compact three-phase 11kW bidirectional onboard charger with an integrated low-voltage auxiliary supply, highlighting high power density and advanced system integration

Join SAL at PCIM Europe 2025 to experience the cutting edge of power electronics innovation. The team from SAL’s Power Electronics Division looks forward to exchanging ideas, discussing future collaborations, and showcasing how our research is driving the next generation of power electronic systems.

For more information or to schedule a meeting during the fair, please contact Daniele Rossio (Manager Business Development): daniele.rossio@silicon-austria.com or +43 664 88 157 474.

About Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) was founded in 2018 as a top non-university research center in the field of Electronics and Software Based Systems. At its locations in Graz, Villach and Linz, research is conducted on key technologies in the fields of Microsystems, Sensor Systems, Power Electronics, Intelligent Wireless Systems and Embedded Systems. SAL brings together key players from industry and science and thus valuable expertise and know-how, and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. The aim is to accelerate the value creation process from idea to innovation – with excellent research and economic benefits. Owners are the Republic (50.1%), the Provinces of Styria and Carinthia (10% each), the Province of Upper Austria (4.95%) and the Association for the Electric and Electronics Industry (24.95%).