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Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.


Specifying Power Products Using Standardized Green Credentials

Specifying Power Products Using Standardized Green Credentials

Standardization is needed so engineers can better assess a product’s environmental performance. Here’s how.


Board-Mountable Power Supplies for EV Charging, Industrial Applications

Board-Mountable Power Supplies for EV Charging, Industrial Applications

New board-mountable AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies offer performance and reliability for industrial, instrumentation, and EV charging applications…


new products Nov 04, 2023 by Mike Falter
How Are EVs Jolting the Core of Power Conversion Technology?

How Are EVs Jolting the Core of Power Conversion Technology?

As the electric vehicle population increases, power technology is a crucial component


Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Reliability engineering in electrical systems is essential to ensuring system efficiency. This article explores how probability models are used in…


NEC Basics: Solidly Grounded, Service-Supplied AC Systems Above 1 kV

NEC Basics: Solidly Grounded, Service-Supplied AC Systems Above 1 kV

Learn about single-point and multi-grounded neutrals and service-supplied AC systems above 1 kV.


Power Integrations, SnapMagic Team Up for Power Supply Design Automation

Power Integrations, SnapMagic Team Up for Power Supply Design Automation

This article examines the power supply unit design process, the benefits of automation, and the collaboration between Power Integrations and…


News Oct 23, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

This article explains transformer voltage adjustment taps and their crucial role in maintaining secondary voltage despite fluctuations in the supply.


Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

This article introduces and explains parasitics in passive components like capacitors, inductors,…


Realizing Power-Saving Analog-to-Digital Conversion for Highly Accurate Measurements

Realizing Power-Saving Analog-to-Digital Conversion for Highly Accurate Measurements

This article presents a low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) solution for high-precision measurement applications.


Second-Generation DC-DC Converter to Power Auxiliary Loads in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Second-Generation DC-DC Converter to Power Auxiliary Loads in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

The 700DNG40-24-8 from Bel Fuse delivers up to 4 kW of power from the battery bus of industrial hybrid (HEV) and electric vehicles to power…


new products Sep 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
Building a More Efficient DC-DC Converter: Efficiency Evaluation and Loss Analysis of a 300 W Isolated DC-DC Converter

Building a More Efficient DC-DC Converter: Efficiency Evaluation and Loss Analysis of a 300 W Isolated DC-DC Converter

This article focuses on determining the characteristics of the secondary-side MOSFET, necessary for achieving higher efficiency, and examines the…


Sophisticated Designs for Low-Power DC/DC Converters

Sophisticated Designs for Low-Power DC/DC Converters

Converting one DC voltage to another in an electronic circuit has a history that demonstrates over fifty years of increasing sophistication -…


What’s New in DC/DC Converters

What’s New in DC/DC Converters

These DC/DC converters aim to bring reliability and efficiency to different verticals.


new products Jul 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia 600V IGBT Offers High Efficiency for Industrial Power Conversion Apps

Nexperia 600V IGBT Offers High Efficiency for Industrial Power Conversion Apps

Nexperia has launched its first-ever insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device, expanding its portfolio of power MOSFETs and offering…


new products Jul 19, 2023 by Mike Falter
Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Learn how to determine the RC high-pass filter's cut-off frequency and transfer function and plot gain/frequency and phase/frequency response…


Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers currently under development have to meet more demanding specifications than today’s installed charger…


Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

The Nano technology leverages advancements in circuit design for high speed and low power, optimizes layout to reduce both parasitic effects and…


Increasing Power Density of 4.5 kV IGBT Power Modules

Increasing Power Density of 4.5 kV IGBT Power Modules

This article demonstrates how a 4.5 kV power module can fulfill converter requirements in applications like railways, medium-voltage drives, and…


new products Jul 15, 2023 by Nils Soltau
Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

When designing power applications with gallium-nitride (GaN) wide-bandgap technology, proper control of the gate-driving circuit is essential to…