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Practical Application of Middlebrook Filter Criteria

Practical Application of Middlebrook Filter Criteria

In this article, we will revisit a very old topic and apply practical rules to the problem. The subject is the stability of a system where an input…


How Thermal Efficiency Is Helping Data Centers Run More Sustainably

How Thermal Efficiency Is Helping Data Centers Run More Sustainably

Innovative semiconductor design and packaging technologies are improving efficiencies in data centers as server power demands increase.


3DP Superalloy to Boost Power Plant Efficiency, Cut Emissions

3DP Superalloy to Boost Power Plant Efficiency, Cut Emissions

Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new superalloy that could lead to more efficient power plants, reducing greenhouse…


Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

The number of semiconductors in nearly every application is multiplying. Many of the design challenges facing electronics engineers all tie back to…


Researchers Develop Novel Nanogenerator to Convert Wave Energy Into Electricity

Researchers Develop Novel Nanogenerator to Convert Wave Energy Into Electricity

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently developed a cylindrical powerhouse to transform low-frequency wave energy into a…


High-voltage, 3-phase Power Modules Reduce Size, Weight, Design Time in MEA Apps

High-voltage, 3-phase Power Modules Reduce Size, Weight, Design Time in MEA Apps

Three-phase bridge power modules from Microchip use high-voltage SiC and IGBT switches to power More Electric Aircraft applications.


new products Feb 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
How to Decarbonize the Electronics Industry

How to Decarbonize the Electronics Industry

A report by IDTechEx examines the incentives and opportunities for the electronics industry to support the push toward sustainable manufacturing…


Optimize Switching Power Supply Layout by Minimizing Hot Loop PCB ESRs and ESLs

Optimize Switching Power Supply Layout by Minimizing Hot Loop PCB ESRs and ESLs

Question: Can you optimize the efficiency of a switching power supply? Answer: Yes, by minimizing hot loop PCB ESRs and ESLs--an important method…


Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

The global transition toward electric cars is getting a boost from industry suppliers. The Bosch team optimizes three-phase inverters and their DC…


CES 2023: Advanced Materials Developer Showcases Innovations for Advanced Mobility, Consumer Markets

CES 2023: Advanced Materials Developer Showcases Innovations for Advanced Mobility, Consumer Markets

Celanese will feature advanced material initiatives for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.


new products Jan 07, 2023 by Mike Falter
Magnetized Simulation of Customized Permanent Magnetic Objects

Magnetized Simulation of Customized Permanent Magnetic Objects

This article discusses the magnetization of a virgin magnetic material into a permanent magnet in magnetic solver AMPERES.


Manufacturing Better Electronics With PCB Laminates

Manufacturing Better Electronics With PCB Laminates

The electronics industry is rapidly evolving with innovations that are coming in smaller, more efficient packages.


Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, and University of Dayton Research Institute have…


News Dec 27, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Insights Into Inequalities in Tech

Insights Into Inequalities in Tech

A sociologist’s book looks deeper into inequality and opportunity in Silicon Valley.


Reference Board Optimizes Gate Driver, SiC FET Module Design for EV Applications

Reference Board Optimizes Gate Driver, SiC FET Module Design for EV Applications

Skyworks’ reference design pairs isolated gate drivers with Wolfspeed high-voltage SiC FET power modules.


new products Dec 23, 2022 by Mike Falter
5 Hot Sustainable-tech Trends of 2022

5 Hot Sustainable-tech Trends of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s top sustainable technology innovations. Here are five of the top trends.


DAB Calculations for 3kW Battery Charger App & Magnetics Design

DAB Calculations for 3kW Battery Charger App & Magnetics Design

The dual active bridge topology is currently raising a lot of interest from the power electronics community. Its bidirectional nature, soft…


Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Warming oceans are causing massive seaweed blooms to foul beaches—researchers are finding ways to turn it into aviation fuel and graphite for…


Programmable Power Sources Handle Variety of Grid-level Applications

Programmable Power Sources Handle Variety of Grid-level Applications

New Sequoia and Tahoe Series generate precision AC and DC power signals for regenerative load simulation and complex power system development.


new products Dec 12, 2022 by Mike Falter
Using EVs as Mobile Battery Storage Could Boost Decarbonization

Using EVs as Mobile Battery Storage Could Boost Decarbonization

MIT researchers have published a paper on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which allows electric vehicles to return energy to the power grid and…