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Stackpole’s High Current Jumper Offers 2X Current Handling Capacity

Stackpole’s High Current Jumper Offers 2X Current Handling Capacity

Stackpole’s HCJ series offers more than double the current rating of comparable high current jumpers. 


RECOM Adds to its Line of DC/DC Converters with 0.5W and 1.0W Units

RECOM Adds to its Line of DC/DC Converters with 0.5W and 1.0W Units

The new units accept inputs over a 4.5V to 5.5V range and provide isolated, semi-regulated 5V outputs.


Swept Transient Frequency Response for the LLC Converter

Swept Transient Frequency Response for the LLC Converter

In this article, we apply the same simulation approach to other articles in this series using the RidleyBox®/AP310 emulation models to a more…


Siemens Purchases French Power Startup Wattsense

Siemens Purchases French Power Startup Wattsense

Siemens completes its acquisition of Wattsense and expands its portfolio of building automation offerings.


News Oct 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions

Dissecting Electric Motor Malfunctions

Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and insulation resistance, that should…


Infineon Partners with PIONIERKRAFT for Solar Power Sharing

Infineon Partners with PIONIERKRAFT for Solar Power Sharing

The new technology will enable household-to-household energy sharing in a manner that skirts the EU’s bureaucratic obstacles.


Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch Moves to New Location, Implements Plans for Future Technology

Pre-Switch expands its operations with its new headquarters in San Jose and plans to accelerate the application of its AI-based technology to areas…


News Oct 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
RECOM Adds 1W and 0.5W Options to SOIC-16 Family of DC/DC Converters

RECOM Adds 1W and 0.5W Options to SOIC-16 Family of DC/DC Converters

RECOM has extended its range of DC/DC converters in a SOIC-16 package with new versions which offer even better value.


Flex Announces the PKU4116HD Series, a 1/16th brick DC/DC Converter for RFPA and PoE applications

Flex Announces the PKU4116HD Series, a 1/16th brick DC/DC Converter for RFPA and PoE applications

HEVO and ORNL Plan for 300KW Automated Wireless Vehicle Charging Solution

HEVO and ORNL Plan for 300KW Automated Wireless Vehicle Charging Solution

Is a hands-free electric vehicle (EV) charging in the midst? The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed a…


Flex Power Modules Debuts 48 to 12V Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC)

Flex Power Modules Debuts 48 to 12V Intermediate Bus Converter (IBC)

The non-isolated IBC offers over 98% efficiency at half load and can deliver a continuous 860 watts of output power.


Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Debuts a 1.6 mΩ, 40 V eGaN FET

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) Debuts a 1.6 mΩ, 40 V eGaN FET

The new enhancement mode power transistor features a maximum ID of 80 amps with a die size of only 3.25 x 3.25mm.


Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

The adoption of USBPD 3.0 and Type-C connectors is expected to standardize power adaptors across previously segmented electronic markets. Gone are…


Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line

Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line

The new line features DC outputs from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC and up to 60 watts.


Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage overshoots can occur due to DC…


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


Transformer Core Design and Cooling Classes

Transformer Core Design and Cooling Classes

Two key transformer design parameters are the type of core and the type of cooling. Common types of cooling include dry and oil-immersed…


What is Transformer Overcurrent Protection?

What is Transformer Overcurrent Protection?

Most electrical devices require overcurrent protection and transformers are no exception. Transformer overcurrent protection is required to protect…


Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, and Applications for Control Transformers

Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, and Applications for Control Transformers

Learn about how control transformers are used in overcurrent protection and grounding.


Control Transformer Operation and Sizing

Control Transformer Operation and Sizing

There are several special types of transformers that are similar to the more common types of transformers but have special features for particular…