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Investors Back Ancora Semiconductor to Expand GaN Technology

Investors Back Ancora Semiconductor to Expand GaN Technology

Ancora Semicondutor Inc. receives substantial investment to grow galium-nitride technology development.


News Sep 27, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Design a Transformer: Size and Selection

How to Design a Transformer: Size and Selection

Transformers are key electrical components useful in determining the power reaching the load from the supply. In this article, you will learn how…


Two-level, Slew-rate Control Simplifies Drives Inverter Using Discrete IGBTs in Parallel

Two-level, Slew-rate Control Simplifies Drives Inverter Using Discrete IGBTs in Parallel

Infineon’s two-level, slew-rate control (2L-SRC) gate driver IC enables a reduction of the number of paralleled IGBTs through a slew-rate-control…


With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

Powerful factors are aligning to push lithium mining, processing, and refining away from China’s grasp.


Understanding Impedance Matching

Understanding Impedance Matching

Impedance matching is a significant process in electrical and electronic project design. Here, you will learn all about impedance matching from…


Renesas Announces New Production-Ready RISC-V-based Motor Control Processor

Renesas Announces New Production-Ready RISC-V-based Motor Control Processor

Turn-key solution for motor control applications reduces design time with RISC-V.


new products Sep 19, 2022 by Mike Falter
What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

This article discusses magnetically coupled inductors, more commonly known as transformers.


Easy Design of 1500 VDC Renewable Inverter With Higher Power Density Enabled by New 2.0 kV Class LV100 IGBT Module

Easy Design of 1500 VDC Renewable Inverter With Higher Power Density Enabled by New 2.0 kV Class LV100 IGBT Module

The 2.0 kV module is offering a competitive solution due to its simplified inverter design and layout, higher power density and high level of…


National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

Learn about rules permitting the absence of overcurrent protection for the conductors connected to the transformer secondary.


Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

A transformer could be tested under no-load and full-load conditions to determine its turns ratio, regulation, and efficiency. However, without…


Thomas Edison: The Electric Spark in an Industrial Era

Thomas Edison: The Electric Spark in an Industrial Era

Thomas Edison holds a world-record 1,093 patents for everything from an improved telegraph to a functioning electric vehicle. His contributions to…


News Sep 09, 2022 by Claire Turvill
Determining Power Factor Using the Two-Wattmeter Method

Determining Power Factor Using the Two-Wattmeter Method

The ratio of true power to apparent power is called the power factor of the load. When the two-wattmeter method is used to measure the power…


Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Reference design from Texas Instruments offers concepts for powering CPU/GPU/ASICs in crypto mining applications.


News Sep 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

The Inflation Reduction Act pours $370 billion into domestic renewable energy, EV manufacturing and other climate-related areas. Here’s a brief…


News Sep 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

The electrical engineering specialist Mersen operates a test center on its French facility of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, next to Lyon. The company’s…


CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

A breakdown of what’s in the new CHIPS and Science Act and what to expect in the semiconductor industry over the coming months.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
How did Broadcom get into Optocouplers? Part 2

How did Broadcom get into Optocouplers? Part 2

More than just networking chips and software, Broadcom also offers optocoupler solutions for industrial and energy applications.


News Aug 29, 2022 by Mike Falter
Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Wye-connected Generators

Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Wye-connected Generators

A generator that produces three separate sinewave output voltages with 120° phase differences is called a three-phase generator. The three…


Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

The decision of where to manufacture electronics prototypes and products is no easy task. Find out what your options are here.


How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

Here’s an overview of how the latest proposed updates to the European Commission’s F-gas regulation affect those involved in switchgear…