Thomas Rottach has been with Siglent since October 2018 and is responsible for Sales and Marketing for whole Europe. A graduate engineer in electrical and communications engineering, he has nearly 20 years of experience in various roles within the field of measurement technology. His career spans from test system developer and test engineer to applications and sales engineer, culminating in his current position at one of the leading manufacturers of electronic measurement instruments.
The rapid adoption of SiC and GaN technologies is reshaping the landscape of power electronics, driven by the need for higher efficiency, compact designs, and improved thermal performance across industries such as renewable energy, electric mobility, and industrial automation. However, the transformation comes with unique challenges in design validation, performance optimization, and ensuring reliability under extreme conditions. In this presentation, we explore the market forces propelling this shift and discuss how precision measurement solutions are enabling engineers to navigate these challenges. With state-of-the-art test and measurement tools, designers can accelerate innovation, ensuring the successful integration of SiC and GaN technologies into next-generation applications.