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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…


Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Reducing CO₂ emissions has become a worldwide goal and led to the research and development of many new technologies. This article examines the…


Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

As the demand for efficient DC/DC converters continues to rise, this article examines LLC resonant converters.


Improving Performance With Monolithic GaN Integration While Reducing Size, Cost

Improving Performance With Monolithic GaN Integration While Reducing Size, Cost

This article will examine the advantages of gallium nitride heterojunction field effect power transistors in the 15 V to 350 V range in…


Power ICs Enable High-Efficiency High-Power-Density 140W PD3.1 Adapter Designs

Power ICs Enable High-Efficiency High-Power-Density 140W PD3.1 Adapter Designs

This article presents an ultra-high-efficiency and high-power-density design of a power factor correction (PFC) and asymmetrical half-bridge (AHB)…


Partnering for the Safe Supply of Industrial Power Modules

Partnering for the Safe Supply of Industrial Power Modules

"Multiple sourcing” is desirable when designing a power converter. Semikron Danfoss and ROHM Semiconductor have added a fully compatible…


Onsemi, Sineng Electric Collaborate on Next-Gen Solar Inverter and Energy Storage Solutions

Onsemi, Sineng Electric Collaborate on Next-Gen Solar Inverter and Energy Storage Solutions

Onsemi has announced co-development efforts with Sineng Electric to integrate EliteSiC MOSFET and IGBT power modules into Sineng’s new solar…


News May 29, 2023 by Mike Falter
Helping Power Solutions Keep Up With Moore’s Law

Helping Power Solutions Keep Up With Moore’s Law

This article discusses Moore's Law and MEMS in creating roadmaps for electronics and electrical equipment and the importance of power…


DC/DC Converters for Industrial Applications

DC/DC Converters for Industrial Applications

Electronic components are designed and manufactured with specific performance characteristics tailored to target applications based on how harsh…