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Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Engineers must make many decisions about power supplies. This article examines several factors to consider.


SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

Electronic circuit interruption solutions protect the wiring and limit short-circuit let-through current and energy delivered to a faulted load.…


Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

This article examines the factors crucial in determining the size, load, and cost of substations and switchyards.


Examining Pollution’s Impact on Insulator Flashover in HV Systems

Examining Pollution’s Impact on Insulator Flashover in HV Systems

Learn how pollution affects flashover characteristics in silicon rubber insulators and explore essential considerations to ensure reliability in…


Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

Sigenergy Unveils Solar-Powered Bidirectional EV Charger With Backup

The electric vehicle chargers can power homes during outages or emergencies.


News Feb 17, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

Model-Based Frequency Tuning for RF Power

This article examines the limitations of traditional impedance matching in semiconductor plasma processing and explores the benefits of Advanced…


3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

3 Steps to Turning Data Center Energy Hogs Into Grid Assets

As AI data centers multiply, what can data center owners and grid operators do to ensure grid stability?


SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

This article examines methods and techniques for using the active low output of a supervisory circuit to drive a high-side input switch to execute…


How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

Which active components fit well into applications for green hydrogen systems?


EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

Cryptocurrency companies make the case for leveraging Bitcoin mining to stabilize Europe’s power grid.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pursuing Cool: Understanding Cauer and Foster Thermal Chain Models

Pursuing Cool: Understanding Cauer and Foster Thermal Chain Models

When designing and analyzing power electronic circuits in simulation tools, ensuring that such systems are kept sufficiently cool requires accurate…


AI Server Hot-Plugging With Hot-Swap Controllers

AI Server Hot-Plugging With Hot-Swap Controllers

This article features strategies for reliable and continuous operation in AI server data centers using hot-swap controllers.


Examining Fuel Cells for Transportation

Examining Fuel Cells for Transportation

Fuel cells are an increasingly attractive option in transportation, offering an alternative to fossil fuels and helping reduce greenhouse gas…


The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

Maintaining a stable grid frequency is more important than ever, and demand for energy storage devices is growing. A crucial element of an…


Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Silicon carbide power components are increasingly popular in electrical drive systems, but achieving low losses in a compact size can be difficult.


SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.


A Quiet Switch-Mode Power Supply for Noise-Sensitive Devices

A Quiet Switch-Mode Power Supply for Noise-Sensitive Devices

Historically, switch-mode power supplies have been too noisy for noise-sensitive A/D converters, requiring a separate LDO regulator. Recent…


Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

This article examines the reference design of a power stack designed by electrothermal simulation and presents the experimental results supporting…


Improving Current Collection With Digital Current Collector Devices

Improving Current Collection With Digital Current Collector Devices

The third rail is just as essential for subways and metros as the overhead wire is for long-distance and high-speed trains since both supply…