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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (SMRs)are revolutionizing power generation and industrial applications…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This article compares n-channel and p-channel power MOSFETs, introduces Littelfuse’s p-channel power MOSFETs, and…

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

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

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…

The COSEL WMA series of power supplies has a low profile and can meet the operating, performance, and international…

The COSEL WMA series of power supplies has a low profile and can meet the operating, performance, and international safety requirements for medical…

In the quest for improved power supply efficiency, size, speed, and cost, the power supply architecture has evolved.

In the quest for improved power supply efficiency, size, speed, and cost, the power supply architecture has evolved.

Rechargeable batteries have been used for decades to store electrical energy. Maintenance-free AGM or EFP batteries not…

Rechargeable batteries have been used for decades to store electrical energy. Maintenance-free AGM or EFP batteries not only make usage easier and…

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide bandgap semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness…

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide bandgap semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness their potential.

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor has released high-voltage super junction fast recovery diode MOSFET devices for various…

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor has released high-voltage super junction fast recovery diode MOSFET devices for various applications, including…

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast…

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…