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Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

This article examines an enhancement to traditional buck topology in 48 V distribution in data centers and communication applications.


How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.


Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture of electric vehicles.


Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.


Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…


Addressing Power Density in AI Data Center PSUs

Addressing Power Density in AI Data Center PSUs

This article outlines the industry's challenges as it powers the next evolution in generative AI.


Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

As the adoption of photovoltaic systems continues, pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new technologies to reduce cost…


Grid Modernization: What’s Keeping Power Pros Up at Night? 

Grid Modernization: What’s Keeping Power Pros Up at Night? 

Grid professionals struggle to keep up with increasing power demands and a changing energy landscape.


Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.


Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?


Using EMI Filters in Industrial and Medical Applications

Using EMI Filters in Industrial and Medical Applications

This article explores fundamental electromagnetic interference and compatibility filtering concepts, regulatory considerations, and practical…


Renewables Drive Power Modules With Cutting-Edge Chip Design

Renewables Drive Power Modules With Cutting-Edge Chip Design

The 2.5 kV IGBT module with enhanced SLC+ technology sets a benchmark in reliability, tackling power and thermal cycling stress to ensure long-term…


Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and related technology.


Why Do Switching Transistors Fail?

Why Do Switching Transistors Fail?

This article examines practical experiences and explains why switching transistors fail based on a flyback converter.


Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Transfer molded modules could meet new BEV requirements regarding power handling capability and electrical and thermal performance.


Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Variable Frequency Drives: Managing Network Outage Responses

Even with the most reliable networks, network outages are inevitable for a host of reasons, and managing these outages in VFD systems becomes…


Selecting Motor Controllers

Selecting Motor Controllers

Learn how to select the right motor controller for your application.


ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

ANPC Converter Design for Efficient Energy Storage Systems

A doubling of new energy storage installations globally has driven a change in power converter design for utility-scale systems. With an…


Protect Motor and Lighting Control Circuits in Certain Conditions

Protect Motor and Lighting Control Circuits in Certain Conditions

Learn how to protect motor and lighting control circuits from overcurrent.


Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Knowing your product's carbon footprint is important. We caught up with Infineon to explain why.