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Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Learn about the different types of isolation transformers and how they are designed.


Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

The resulting open frame, 65W USB-C PD charger unites Silana’s PWM controller with Transphorm’s SuperGaN FETs


Trinamic’s Open-Source Reference Design Shrinks and Speeds Development of End-of-Arm Tooling

Trinamic’s Open-Source Reference Design Shrinks and Speeds Development of End-of-Arm Tooling

This article highlights Maxim Integrated TMCM-1617-GRIP-REF reference design integrates hardware-based field-oriented control (FOC) and three…


GaN Systems Unveils a 3kW LLC Resonant Converter Reference Design

GaN Systems Unveils a 3kW LLC Resonant Converter Reference Design

The full-bridge reference design meets and beats the 80 Plus Titanium standard for switch mode power supplies (SMPS)


MasterGaN Reference Design from STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Heatsink-Free 250W Resonant Converter

MasterGaN Reference Design from STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Heatsink-Free 250W Resonant Converter

This article highlights STMicroelectronics reference design for its MasterGaN power packages, demonstrating how the new highly integrated devices…


TWAICE Unveils New Battery Model Library for Faster and More Flexible Lithium-Ion Battery Development

TWAICE Unveils New Battery Model Library for Faster and More Flexible Lithium-Ion Battery Development

TWAICE provides customers with a new battery model library with flexible licensing and a range of validated cell simulation models.


News Apr 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
pSemi Plans for 5G and IoT Growth with New Design Center

pSemi Plans for 5G and IoT Growth with New Design Center

pSemi Corporation, a subsidiary of Japanese electronics giant Murata, is opening a new semiconductor design center in India — eyeing growth in…


News Apr 18, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renesas’ Motor Control ICs Simplify Brushless DC  Motor Control Design

Renesas’ Motor Control ICs Simplify Brushless DC Motor Control Design

The new ICs are systems in a chip (SIPs) delivering improved motor control while saving board space and improving power efficiency by 35%


TDK and Ultra Librarian Partner on Multi-power Module Reference Design L

TDK and Ultra Librarian Partner on Multi-power Module Reference Design L

Ultra Librarian and TDK collaborate to provide design engineers with access to a reference design that can help speed up the design process


News Apr 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Automatic Magnetic Simulation Generation for Inductive Components Design

Automatic Magnetic Simulation Generation for Inductive Components Design

This article highlights PERMO GaN and SiC technologies which permit to obtain the most efficient converters in the smallest size.


KULR and Andretti to Partner on Thermal Management Testing and Design Platform

KULR and Andretti to Partner on Thermal Management Testing and Design Platform

KULR and Andretti Autosport announced a long-term partnership to bring the same technology used in the Mars Rover to electric vehicle batteries and…


News Apr 02, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Vicor’s Underwater Remote Operating Vehicles Rely On Modular Design

Vicor’s Underwater Remote Operating Vehicles Rely On Modular Design

The flexible design approach of the Video Ray series of Remote Operating Vehicles (ROV) enable quick configuration for custom missions


Internal Design of Current Transformers

Internal Design of Current Transformers

This article offers an overview of the basic working principles and design of current transformers.


GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

GaN Systems and Silanna Semiconductor Release ACF Charger Reference Design

The new design is for a highly efficient, 65 watt active clamp flyback charger targeted at USB-C power delivery (PD) applications


Bourns Adds to its Model CSM2F High Power Current Sense Resistor Series

Bourns Adds to its Model CSM2F High Power Current Sense Resistor Series

The enhanced line of current sense resistors are aimed at battery management systems and industrial control.


3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

This article introduces software MFis Wire and its advantages in significantly shortening time for creating complex 3D geometry models of bond wire…


SIGA (Electronics) Ltd Design, Manufacture, and Tests Current Transformers to IEC Standards

SIGA (Electronics) Ltd Design, Manufacture, and Tests Current Transformers to IEC Standards

SIGA manufactures circular or rectangular type CTs, full block or split core, using a UL-recognized semi-rigid cast resin compound or an IP-rated…


Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

An innovative transformer developed with Würth Elektronik eiSos and Microchip’s MCP1012 auxiliary AC/DC controller are key to the new design.


STMicroelectronics Eases Design of USB Type-C Power Adapters with Efficient Power Delivery and PPS Reference Design

STMicroelectronics Eases Design of USB Type-C Power Adapters with Efficient Power Delivery and PPS Reference Design

This article highlights STMicroelectronics STEVAL-USBPD27S reference design combines the STM32G071 microcontroller (MCU), which integrates a…


Keysight and Transphorm Create Power Supply Reference Design that Lowers Product Costs; Speeds Time to Market

Keysight and Transphorm Create Power Supply Reference Design that Lowers Product Costs; Speeds Time to Market

Switched-mode power supplies provide greater efficiency, increased power density and lower overall system costs when using GaN devices.