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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.


Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

The fully electric dump truck prototype will be field tested before being released commercially.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Part 1 of this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power systems, as required for…


Small Modular Reactors Demand Advanced Data-Acquisition

Small Modular Reactors Demand Advanced Data-Acquisition

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)are revolutionizing power generation and industrial applications…


Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

This article examines the reasons GaN power devices work for power conversion applications in space and how their resistance to radiation makes…


Reference Designs Explore Flyback Switchers for Industrial Use

Reference Designs Explore Flyback Switchers for Industrial Use

Reference designs from Power Integrations explore the capabilities of the LinkSwitch-XT2SR family of switching supply controllers in smart meters…


new products Feb 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
Next-Gen GaN FETs for Intermediate 48V to 12V Conversion

Next-Gen GaN FETs for Intermediate 48V to 12V Conversion

A new generation of GaN devices pushes the envelope in terms of efficiency, power density, and response.


Comparing N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs

Comparing N-Channel and P-Channel MOSFETs

This article compares n-channel and p-channel power MOSFETs, introduces Littelfuse’s p-channel power MOSFETs, and explores target applications.


Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be true, it could mean you found…