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Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Here's how efficient, configurable power supplies can provide sustainable, high-density power architectures in the face of increasing power…


Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Modular Driver Powers Large-Scale Industrial Lighting Operations

Advanced Energy’s LumaDrive can meet industrial lighting’s energy-efficient power needs while simplifying installation and maintenance.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Mike Falter
Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Working with a switching regulator IC with an inverting buck-boost circuit can be a balancing act, and adequate level shifting is essential. This…


Optimizing Energy Systems With Advanced DC-DC Converters

Optimizing Energy Systems With Advanced DC-DC Converters

Recent developments in DC-DC converters focus on improving power density, thermal management, and efficiency.


new products Aug 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits don't always work as planned. This article helps…


A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…


Finding Irregular Effects in Control Loop Designs

Finding Irregular Effects in Control Loop Designs

An oscilloscope with digital trigger technology helps identify irregular events in the control loop of power converters.


Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

This article explores the implementation of isolated and bidirectional DC-to-DC power transfer by adapting a dedicated digital controller to work…


TI, Delta Supercharge EV Performance

TI, Delta Supercharge EV Performance

A Texas Instruments and Delta Electronics collaboration will deliver more efficient components, enabling faster onboard chargers.


News Jul 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Power Integrations’ dual-channel gate drivers are single-board, plug-and-play IGBT driver solutions that mount directly to the power module,…


new products Jun 30, 2024 by Mike Falter
WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in electric vehicles.


Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology could change that.


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

SiC, GaN, MOSFETs and More: PCIM 2024 Is a Wrap

This is the first in a two-part round-up reviewing the innovations announced at PCIM 2024. EEPower was onsite to learn about the latest power…


News Jun 15, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Exploring Innovation in Motion Control Technology

Exploring Innovation in Motion Control Technology

Motion control is a major part of modern industrial machine design, and innovation in this field focuses on improving performance and ease of use…


Microsoft, Vishay Engineer Space-Resilient Power Converters

Microsoft, Vishay Engineer Space-Resilient Power Converters

Space-grade certified DC-DC converters and planar transformers mark a significant advancement in the electronics industry.


new products Jun 02, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Sneak Peek: A Look at PCIM Europe 2024

Sneak Peek: A Look at PCIM Europe 2024

More than 620 exhibiting companies will showcase their products and innovations at PCIM Europe in Nuremburg. Here's a quick look at some…


Watt’s the Deal with the Volt-Ampere?

Watt’s the Deal with the Volt-Ampere?

The commonly used volt-ampere gets easily confused with the watt when it comes to measurement in electrical systems design. So, watt exactly is the…


Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

Microchip Preps Radiation Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Space

The power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.


Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

This roundup spotlights new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.