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X-Capacitor Series Offers Improved EMI/RFI Protection

X-Capacitor Series Offers Improved EMI/RFI Protection

Cornell Dubilier’s MXT series of X-capacitors meets some critical safety standards.


new products Dec 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

10 Highlights From the EEPower/Bodo’s Alliance

From inductor circuits to SiC and GaN to Moore’s Law, check out these must-reads from EEPower’s exclusive partnership with Bodo’s Power Systems.


Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Ambarella Doubles Down on AI in Autonomous Driving Software Stack & SoC

Ambarella has announced that it has co-developed a new neural network processing stack and chip family for AI computing in autonomous vehicles.


new products Dec 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Timeless Tech Wisdom: Foundational Concepts to Advanced Calculations

Timeless Tech Wisdom: Foundational Concepts to Advanced Calculations

Whether it’s FET foundations or calculating transformer turns ratios, these are the EEPower technical articles engineers read time and again.


Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

Bourns Shunt Resistors Offer Accuracy, Stability for High-Power Apps

The shunt resistors designed for high-power applications combine low resistance with a low temperature coefficient of resistance.


new products Dec 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Current Transformers: Operation, Types, and Polarity Considerations

Current Transformers: Operation, Types, and Polarity Considerations

Learn about current transformers and their essential role in transforming large currents into smaller ones, including winding ratios, types, and…


Winding Connections and Applications of Buck-Boost Transformers

Winding Connections and Applications of Buck-Boost Transformers

This article will teach you about buck-boost transformers, winding connections, and their applications. The primary focus is on boosting (raising)…


Unraveling Passive Components: A Deep Dive Into Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors

Unraveling Passive Components: A Deep Dive Into Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors

Passive components, including resistors, inductors, and capacitors, play essential roles in circuits, influencing current flow, storing energy, and…


Sizing Transformers for Single- and Three-Phase Loads

Sizing Transformers for Single- and Three-Phase Loads

This article spotlights the principles of sizing wye and delta-connected transformers to efficiently handle single- and three-phase loads.


Chip Resistor Designed for High-Voltage EV Applications

Chip Resistor Designed for High-Voltage EV Applications

The RVCA thick film, high-voltage chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics is AEC-Q200 qualified and designed for the demanding requirements…


new products Dec 03, 2023 by Mike Falter
Using Open Deltas Strategically To Increase Transformer Capacity

Using Open Deltas Strategically To Increase Transformer Capacity

Open delta transformers allow delta-connected transformers to supply three-phase loads with two-phase windings while maintaining phase voltages.…


Pros and Cons: Three-Phase Transformer Connections

Pros and Cons: Three-Phase Transformer Connections

This article examines three-phase transformer connections and their advantages and disadvantages, which are crucial for effectively matching…


How to Design Magnetics Using the Complete Waveform

How to Design Magnetics Using the Complete Waveform

Using the complete waveform to design magnetics is crucial for maximum optimization.


Advances in High-Current Capacitor Technology With Film Capacitors

Advances in High-Current Capacitor Technology With Film Capacitors

The film capacitor series from Electrocube is designed for high-power inverter applications in military deployments.


new products Nov 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Making Sense of the Fundamentals and Configurations of 3-Phase Transformers

Making Sense of the Fundamentals and Configurations of 3-Phase Transformers

This article teaches three-phase transformers' fundamental principles and configurations, including their construction with three primary and…


Time Constant in DC Circuit Inductors

Time Constant in DC Circuit Inductors

This article examines time constant and energy storage in DC circuit inductors and the danger associated with charged inductors.


Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for…


new products Nov 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Low-Profile Passive Components Push Boundaries

Low-Profile Passive Components Push Boundaries

Ultra-low-profile inductors and capacitors from Murata and TDK are pushing the limits for component density and impacting automotive safety and…


new products Nov 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

This article discusses the fundamental concepts governing capacitors' behavior within DC circuits. Learn about the time constant and energy…


New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

STMicroelectronics is releasing its latest silicon carbide power module for EVs and other high-voltage applications, while onsemi completes the…


new products Nov 05, 2023 by Mike Falter