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Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

Understanding Alternating Voltage Generation

The generation of alternating voltage is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering that involves the production of an electrical signal that…


Calculating Force on Current-carrying Conductors

Calculating Force on Current-carrying Conductors

In this article, learn how to calculate the force exerted on a current-carrying conductor situated in a magnetic field and define the direction of…


Understanding Phasor Representation of Alternating Voltage

Understanding Phasor Representation of Alternating Voltage

The instantaneous levels of alternating current and voltage are vector quantities, but because the levels are continuously changing, an AC waveform…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode conductors.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

Learn about the rules for auxiliary, common, and lightning protection electrodes and the materials permitted for grounding electrode conductors.


Understanding RC Circuit Operation and Time Constant

Understanding RC Circuit Operation and Time Constant

An RC circuit is an electrical circuit consisting of a resistor (R) and a capacitor (C) connected in series or parallel. The behavior of an RC…


Understanding RL Circuit Operation and Time Constant

Understanding RL Circuit Operation and Time Constant

An RL circuit is an electrical circuit consisting of a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) connected in series. The behavior of an RL circuit can be…


Grid Resilience in the Eye of the Storm

Grid Resilience in the Eye of the Storm

Increasingly severe weather events cause concern for an aging grid infrastructure.


Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

A mining project with the United States’ largest known lithium deposit recently commenced construction after a federal judge blocked a legal…


News Mar 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Maximizing Class E Dual-frequency Resonant Boost Converter Efficiency

Maximizing Class E Dual-frequency Resonant Boost Converter Efficiency

Discover how class E dual-frequency resonant boost converters can improve your power system efficiency. Explore advantages, disadvantages, and…


Power Optimization Techniques for Low Power Signal Chain Applications

Power Optimization Techniques for Low Power Signal Chain Applications

This article presents precision techniques for attaining optimized power efficiency in low-power signal chain applications. It will explain…


A Novel Half-bridge GaN Device for Enhanced System Performance

A Novel Half-bridge GaN Device for Enhanced System Performance

Gallium Nitride power switches continue to make inroads in diverse power conversion applications. One of the facilitators for this growth has been…


Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

Infineon to Acquire GaN Systems to Accelerate High Power, GaN Roadmap

With the acquisition of GaN Systems, Infineon will broaden its existing power portfolio and pick up the pace of development of its internal gallium…


News Mar 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
10 Tips for Designing With High-voltage Resistors

10 Tips for Designing With High-voltage Resistors

Optimized strategies prioritize the definition and testing of key components early in the design cycle. High-voltage resistors are one such…


Understanding the Theory Behind Transient Thermal Impedance

Understanding the Theory Behind Transient Thermal Impedance

Transient thermal impedance is a measure of how a device behaves when pulsed power is applied. Transient thermal impedance is an important…


Characterizing High-voltage Inductors and Magnetic Material via Triangular Flux Excitation

Characterizing High-voltage Inductors and Magnetic Material via Triangular Flux Excitation

Measuring power inductors to obtain real-life, application-relevant data is a challenge. The challenge further increases when using high voltages,…


Practical Application of Middlebrook Filter Criteria

Practical Application of Middlebrook Filter Criteria

In this article, we will revisit a very old topic and apply practical rules to the problem. The subject is the stability of a system where an input…


1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs with Enhanced Interconnection Enable Energy-efficient Welding Machines

1200V Discrete SiC MOSFETs with Enhanced Interconnection Enable Energy-efficient Welding Machines

In recent years, the demand for more energy-efficient products for better natural resource sustainability has led to mandatory efficiency…


High-Voltage Discrete Silicon MOSFET Applications

High-Voltage Discrete Silicon MOSFET Applications

The role of high-voltage discrete power semiconductor devices has become increasingly important in the world of power electronics. Littelfuse…


new products Mar 11, 2023 by Littelfuse
Maximizing the Power Density of OBCs With GaN HEMT Devices

Maximizing the Power Density of OBCs With GaN HEMT Devices

As sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grow, the performance requirements for onboard chargers (OBCs) are becoming increasingly demanding, with…