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

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

Most electrical devices require overcurrent protection and transformers are no exception. Transformer overcurrent…

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

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

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

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

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

This article highlights Flex Power Modules that introduces the BMR482, its second generation of direct conversion…

This article highlights Flex Power Modules that introduces the BMR482, its second generation of direct conversion isolated DC/DC converter.

STMicroelectronics introduces its STSAFE secure elements to help consumers in the wireless charging market protect their…

STMicroelectronics introduces its STSAFE secure elements to help consumers in the wireless charging market protect their products by authenticating…

This article highlights how a buck-boost transformer wired in an open delta when the load is relatively low to buck the…

This article highlights how a buck-boost transformer wired in an open delta when the load is relatively low to buck the voltage from 240V to 208V.

The new device works from a 3.8- to 36-volt input and provides a programmable 4-amp output ranging from 1 to 7 volts

The new device works from a 3.8- to 36-volt input and provides a programmable 4-amp output ranging from 1 to 7 volts

Many small plants in the middle of an industrial park or at the end of a long line suffer from low voltage during peak…

Many small plants in the middle of an industrial park or at the end of a long line suffer from low voltage during peak load periods. We can use a…

There are two common methods of sizing a transformer. The first method is to determine the load power and calculate the…

There are two common methods of sizing a transformer. The first method is to determine the load power and calculate the required size of the…

With high voltage ranges of 250 to 950V and low voltage ranges of 10 to 54V, the two units deliver 6 or 12 kW of power

With high voltage ranges of 250 to 950V and low voltage ranges of 10 to 54V, the two units deliver 6 or 12 kW of power

This article gives an overview of transformer impedance and short circuit stress.

This article gives an overview of transformer impedance and short circuit stress.

The tiny buck converters, aimed at USB-PD applications, operate over 7 to 27 VDC inputs and supply 3.3 to 21 VDC

The tiny buck converters, aimed at USB-PD applications, operate over 7 to 27 VDC inputs and supply 3.3 to 21 VDC

RECOM announces the RPA150-Q ultra-wide input 150W DC/DC series in a quarter-brick format.

RECOM announces the RPA150-Q ultra-wide input 150W DC/DC series in a quarter-brick format.

Flex Power Modules features PKJ7200W, a series of EN50155-compliant DC/DC converter modules for railway rolling stock equipment.

Flex Power Modules features PKJ7200W, a series of EN50155-compliant DC/DC converter modules for railway rolling stock equipment.

Pending its merger with a Chinese private equity firm, Magnachip has now received a higher buyout proposal from a rival entity.

Pending its merger with a Chinese private equity firm, Magnachip has now received a higher buyout proposal from a rival entity.

The 1/8th brick sized demonstration board uses eGaN FETs switching at 1 MHz to deliver its best in class power density

The 1/8th brick sized demonstration board uses eGaN FETs switching at 1 MHz to deliver its best in class power density

E-PEAS features AEM10330 and AEM30330 PMICs distinguish themselves from the competition via their innovative buck-boost…

E-PEAS features AEM10330 and AEM30330 PMICs distinguish themselves from the competition via their innovative buck-boost architecture.

New York startup lands $498,000 from the Department of Energy to develop silicon carbide semiconductors and modules.

New York startup lands $498,000 from the Department of Energy to develop silicon carbide semiconductors and modules.