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Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

This article compares the benefits of using inductor DC resistance current sensing in four-switch buck-boost controllers to traditional solutions.


Power Supplies Deliver for Defense and Harsh Environments

Power Supplies Deliver for Defense and Harsh Environments

Gaia and Powerbox aim to meet stringent military standards with rugged power supplies.


new products May 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
MicroPower Direct SiC DC-DC Converter Offers High Isolation

MicroPower Direct SiC DC-DC Converter Offers High Isolation

The MSC200LHI features 5 kV high isolation voltage required in high-speed gate driver circuits.


new products May 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous generators can resolve reliability…


Powering Defense Applications With MIL-COTS Front-End Filters

Powering Defense Applications With MIL-COTS Front-End Filters

Military applications are the most demanding and require special filtering and protection circuits to ensure safe operation under extreme…


Advanced Energy Launches Next-Gen Modular Power Converter Platform

Advanced Energy Launches Next-Gen Modular Power Converter Platform

The latest AC-DC conversion platform from Advanced Energy allows for rapid system configuration and power scaling with optimized performance.


News Apr 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

One way to optimize automotive and industrial designs is to reduce the size of the power supply unit, resulting in less physical material, fewer…


How To Select a Transformer When Designing an Isolated Buck Converter

How To Select a Transformer When Designing an Isolated Buck Converter

This article explains how to select a transformer—a pivotal step in designing an isolated buck converter—including parameters to consider, the…


Schottky Rectifiers Deliver Power Density in Compact Package

Schottky Rectifiers Deliver Power Density in Compact Package

The multipurpose rectifiers achieved the industry’s highest current densities while being the smallest in their class.


new products Apr 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Using Adaptive Modes to Improve Buck Converter Efficiency

Using Adaptive Modes to Improve Buck Converter Efficiency

A cornerstone of power supply technology, buck converters transform high voltages to lower voltages. As power electronics professionals optimize…


Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

The MagI³C Power Module Designer is an added functionality in the REDEXPERT online simulation tool for power converter design.


News Apr 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Optimal IGBT Performance in Diverse Applications

Optimal IGBT Performance in Diverse Applications

Selecting the appropriate discrete IGBT that aligns with the application-specific requirements is crucial to optimal performance.


Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Researchers attempt to understand the dynamic behavior of grid-connected and off-grid DC microgrids to enhance their overall reliability.


tech insights Mar 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
TDK Expands Power Rating for DIN-Mounted Supplies by 50%

TDK Expands Power Rating for DIN-Mounted Supplies by 50%

TDK has added three-phase input, DIN-mounted AC-DC supplies that increase the DRB series' output power rating to nearly 1 kW for industrial…


new products Mar 17, 2024 by Mike Falter
New MOSFET Design Boosts Application Efficiency

New MOSFET Design Boosts Application Efficiency

MOSFET devices should improve figures of merit. A new cell design exploring a three-dimensional charge compensation fits the bill.


ITG, STMicro Add Magnetics for AI Data Centers

ITG, STMicro Add Magnetics for AI Data Centers

ITG Electronics and STMicroelectronics team up to develop advanced magnetic components, expanding the capabilities of artificial intelligence and…


News Mar 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
SemiQ Introduces High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

SemiQ Introduces High-Frequency, High-Power SiC MOSFET Modules

The five parts are 1,200-V, full-bridge quad MOSFETs with current ratings from 27–102 A and RDS(on) values ranging from 20 to 80 mΩ.


APEC 2024: Smaller, Faster, More Efficient Power

APEC 2024: Smaller, Faster, More Efficient Power

The changing world will rely more and more on the electrical power industry. Manufacturers have responded with faster, more compact, and more…


Understanding Frequency Spread Spectrum in SMPS Designs

Understanding Frequency Spread Spectrum in SMPS Designs

This article will explore how frequency spread spectrum can effectively reduce the EMI spectrum of a power supply in specific frequency bands.


New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

New DC-DC Converters Pack Big Performance in Small Packages

In this roundup, we highlight three DC-DC converters that emerged in the last few months, each driven by package and performance improvements.