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Effect of Optocoupler Parameter Variations on the Control Loop of a Power Supply

Effect of Optocoupler Parameter Variations on the Control Loop of a Power Supply

Isolated power supplies with secondary-side regulation need a feedback path to the primary side across the galvanic isolation. Very common is the…


Multiphysics Simulation and Simulation Apps in Power Electronics

Multiphysics Simulation and Simulation Apps in Power Electronics

Learn how multiphysics-based digital twins are increasingly used to capture interactions in electrification applications, enabling more accurate…


How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to AI/electrification demands, and…


Addressing Power Supply Systematic Failures—Part 1: Using Output Discharge

Addressing Power Supply Systematic Failures—Part 1: Using Output Discharge

In Part 1, we discuss three power supply solutions for a common systematic failure, which is related to output discharge when using LDOs.


Grid-Forming Inverters Stabilize Grids With High Renewables

Grid-Forming Inverters Stabilize Grids With High Renewables

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and damp harmful frequency swings


tech insights Jan 26, 2026 by Luke James
Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 1

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 1

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands through interoperability,…


DC-Link Management for Regenerative Servo Drives

DC-Link Management for Regenerative Servo Drives

Learn about DC-Link management for regenerative servo drives—brake choppers, sizing, and EMI pitfalls.


Reliability Features of Power Electronics as an SOA Component in Automotive

Reliability Features of Power Electronics as an SOA Component in Automotive

The article outlines how digital twins, predictive control, neural networks and Power-HIL turn power electronics into active SOA components, adding…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

In Part 3 of this series, we look at how embedding a boost converter within a board-mounted module reduces the required capacitor value for a given…


Study: SE Asia Needs Cross-Border Transmission To Reach Net-Zero

Study: SE Asia Needs Cross-Border Transmission To Reach Net-Zero

An energy system optimization study modeled regional pathways allowing Southeast Asia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its…


tech insights Jan 14, 2026 by Luke James
Improving Voltage Regulation in a Buck Converter With Isolated Output

Improving Voltage Regulation in a Buck Converter With Isolated Output

Learn about incorporating cost-effective, non-regulated isolated outputs into buck converters for below 15 W. We explore the parameters affecting…


Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Learn how Slew Rate Control (SRC) gate drive optocouplers mitigate high dv/dt from PWM in VSDs, reducing motor overvoltage, EMI, and power loss,…


Envelio’s Grid Connection Navigator Eases DER Project Planning

Envelio’s Grid Connection Navigator Eases DER Project Planning

Envelio's tool uses continuously updated, interactive maps to streamline planning and grid connection of distributed energy resources.


An Exploration of Surface Mount Power Packaging Technologies for SiC MOSFETs

An Exploration of Surface Mount Power Packaging Technologies for SiC MOSFETs

Surface-mount packaging for SiC MOSFETs boosts power density, reduces parasitics, and improves thermal performance compared to legacy packages,…


2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

CES, PowerGen, APEC, and DTECH will spotlight solutions for data centers, load growth, and electrification.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

In Part 1, we covered the key standards for military and avionics power supply design. Here in Part 2, we examine managing input bus electrical…


Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

Our 2025 Top Articles: Hand-Picked Favorites from the EEPower Team

EEPower publishes hundreds of articles every year—more than even our team has time to read ourselves. With that in mind, we decided to share our…


News Dec 24, 2025 by Jeff Child, EEPower
Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Learn how research with 1200 V SiC MOSFETs can help designers select the optimal SiC devices for their high-frequency softswitching applications.


SiC-MPS Diodes Under Stress: Robust Performance Under Extreme Conditions

SiC-MPS Diodes Under Stress: Robust Performance Under Extreme Conditions

What is the reverse recovery behavior of SiC-MPS diodes in scenarios that challenge their thermal and dynamic robustness? This article provides a…


The Next Leap in EV Powertrain Efficiency: The Rise of 3-Level Inverters

The Next Leap in EV Powertrain Efficiency: The Rise of 3-Level Inverters

Learn the advantages of upgrading from a 2-level inverter to a 3-level inverter for SiC-based EV powertrain designs.