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Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

This article discusses the fundamental concepts governing capacitors' behavior within DC circuits. Learn about the time constant and energy…


The Silent Killer: Fixing Your Electrostatic Discharge Workflow

The Silent Killer: Fixing Your Electrostatic Discharge Workflow

Today’s industry solutions are indistinguishable from those that have existed for decades. This begs an important question: If the electronics…


Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Reliability engineering in electrical systems is essential to ensuring system efficiency. This article explores how probability models are used in…


NEC Basics: Solidly Grounded, Service-Supplied AC Systems Above 1 kV

NEC Basics: Solidly Grounded, Service-Supplied AC Systems Above 1 kV

Learn about single-point and multi-grounded neutrals and service-supplied AC systems above 1 kV.


MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

MOSFET Innovations for Increasing the Power Density of Auto Electronics

Vehicle electrification reduces carbon footprints compared to traditional cars, but the increased electronics require more electrical power to…


Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

New AC-DC power supplies released by Traco, Powerbox, and Advanced Energy address power needs for applications ranging from 130 W to 1800 W for…


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

Powering Electric Construction Equipment Without Compromising the Grid

European researcher SINTEF has assessed how electric construction equipment impacts grid performance and reduces emissions. The challenge is…


Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Part 3 of this series explains the equivalent circuit approach to fuel gauging and how it enables computing the state of charge and state of health…


Basics of Capacitance

Basics of Capacitance

Learn about the unit of capacitance, explore capacitance parameters, and understand how capacitance behaves in series and parallel configurations.


Exploring Transformers With Dual-Voltage Ratings

Exploring Transformers With Dual-Voltage Ratings

This article explains transformers with dual-voltage ratings and explores their configurations and how the windings can be connected in series or…


Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Part 2 of this three-part series examines the alternative battery models to fuel gauging discussed in Part 1.


Bringing Reliability to SiC Power Modules

Bringing Reliability to SiC Power Modules

Harnessing the unique electrical advantages of wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) in commercial applications requires addressing reliability…


Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

Using WBG Switches to Reduce Motor Drive System Losses

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN


Optimizing Automotive Applications With Zero-Delay PWM Control

Optimizing Automotive Applications With Zero-Delay PWM Control

This article presents zero-delay pulse-width modulation control, MPS’ proprietary, fixed-frequency power supply control method that provides…


GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

This article explains transformer voltage adjustment taps and their crucial role in maintaining secondary voltage despite fluctuations in the supply.


Understanding AC Voltmeters With PMMCs

Understanding AC Voltmeters With PMMCs

This article examines the behavior of permanent magnet moving-coil instruments connected to AC, where the polarity affects deflection and presents…


Pushing Module Power Density to the Limit

Pushing Module Power Density to the Limit

Full SiC MOSFET modules have clear performance benefits, especially where high power density is required, but how can the highest possible power…