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3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

Alternate materials could provide cheaper, more sustainable, and longer-lasting batteries


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
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…


Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal batteries could replace conventional batteries in storing renewable energy.


tech insights Jan 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

High power densities lead to high operating temperatures, but what does this mean for SiC MOSFETs regarding critical parameters like VGS(th),…


Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar modules remain a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial line-frequency applications. While the basic operation of such circuits…


The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

As the automotive industry shifts to higher-voltage architectures for electric vehicles, silicon IGBTs remain crucial for applications requiring…


Storage Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

Storage Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

This article examines storage inductors and how to calculate losses using different models.


Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power, necessitating more processing…


Top Technical Articles From Our Industry Partners: 2024 Edition

Top Technical Articles From Our Industry Partners: 2024 Edition

Use our partners’ industry expertise to your advantage and check out some of the best industry-provided technical articles of the year.


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.


The Role of Backup Power: Keeping Critical Systems Up and Running

The Role of Backup Power: Keeping Critical Systems Up and Running

Essential industries depend on reliable backup power systems to keep operations running continuously.


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…


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?