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NEC 2023 Basics: Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn about equipment grounding and types of equipment grounding conductors.


NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

NEC 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Metal

Learn about the rules for bonding piping systems and exposed structural metal.


Introduction to STATCOM Systems

Introduction to STATCOM Systems

Modern power electronics provide keys to improving the performance and reliability of electrical power grids.


Tuned Coupled Coils Explained

Tuned Coupled Coils Explained

Learn about tuned coupled coils and their key characteristics, including coupled impedance, measuring the impact of one coil's impedance on…


Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Learn how to determine the RC high-pass filter's cut-off frequency and transfer function and plot gain/frequency and phase/frequency response…


Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers currently under development have to meet more demanding specifications than today’s installed charger…


Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

The Nano technology leverages advancements in circuit design for high speed and low power, optimizes layout to reduce both parasitic effects and…


Increasing Power Density of 4.5 kV IGBT Power Modules

Increasing Power Density of 4.5 kV IGBT Power Modules

This article demonstrates how a 4.5 kV power module can fulfill converter requirements in applications like railways, medium-voltage drives, and…


new products Jul 15, 2023 by Nils Soltau
Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

When designing power applications with gallium-nitride (GaN) wide-bandgap technology, proper control of the gate-driving circuit is essential to…


Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Reducing CO₂ emissions has become a worldwide goal and led to the research and development of many new technologies. This article examines the…


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


Visualizing Transformer Behavior: Drawing Phasor Diagrams and Equivalent Circuits

Visualizing Transformer Behavior: Drawing Phasor Diagrams and Equivalent Circuits

In this article, you’ll learn how to draw phasor diagrams and equivalent circuits for transformers under load and no-load conditions.


What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

This article examines wireless battery management systems to optimize battery performance.


Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

As the demand for efficient DC/DC converters continues to rise, this article examines LLC resonant converters.


Improving Performance With Monolithic GaN Integration While Reducing Size, Cost

Improving Performance With Monolithic GaN Integration While Reducing Size, Cost

This article will examine the advantages of gallium nitride heterojunction field effect power transistors in the 15 V to 350 V range in…


Securing the Renewable Energy Grid Against Cyberattacks

Securing the Renewable Energy Grid Against Cyberattacks

As the world plans to boost renewable power generation, can we protect the grid against cyberattacks?


Understanding Quiescent and Shutdown Currents With Boost Converters

Understanding Quiescent and Shutdown Currents With Boost Converters

Quiescent current is an important parameter to consider when optimizing battery-powered applications. This article examines the difference between…


Say Goodbye to Outages: How Solar Plus Storage is Fueling the Microgrid Revolution

Say Goodbye to Outages: How Solar Plus Storage is Fueling the Microgrid Revolution

Solar plus energy storage microgrids with advanced controls can supplement the current energy grid cost-effectively.


Tesla to Launch Virtual Power Plants in Texas, Puerto Rico

Tesla to Launch Virtual Power Plants in Texas, Puerto Rico

Tesla will soon offer virtual power plant programs for Powerwall customers in Texas and Puerto Rico, according to a recent confirmation by an…


News Jun 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

The advanced series of WE-MAPI inductors combine the best possible utilization of inductance and current carrying capacity with low intrinsic…