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Transformer Losses and Efficiency

Transformer Losses and Efficiency

In this article we will learn about the four main types of transformer losses and calculations for finding the efficiency of a transformer.


Maxim’s Two Way Regulator Targets Supercapacitor-Based Backup

Maxim’s Two Way Regulator Targets Supercapacitor-Based Backup

The bidirectional, 2.5V-to-5.5V buck/boost regulator features 94% peak efficiency in a compact form factor.


RECOM Announces the Launch of a Range of Regulated SIP8 DC/DC Converters

RECOM Announces the Launch of a Range of Regulated SIP8 DC/DC Converters

RECOM announces the launch of a range of regulated SIP8 DC/DC converters with high power density and industrial temperature range.


Calculating the Turns Ratio of a Transformer

Calculating the Turns Ratio of a Transformer

The turns ratio, or the turns-to-turns ratio, is the ratio of the number of turns in the primary to the number of turns in the secondary.


Power Integrations Debuts a Family of ZVS Flyback Switcher ICs

Power Integrations Debuts a Family of ZVS Flyback Switcher ICs

The GaN-based units combine with the company’s ACF controller ICs to facilitate the design of USB-C mobile chargers


Murata Adds to its Broad Line Of DC-DC Converters with Three New Series

Murata Adds to its Broad Line Of DC-DC Converters with Three New Series

The three new series combine high efficiency, small size, low emi and low noise


How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

How Silicon Carbide can Improve Switched Power Converter Designs

When it comes to designing power converters, wide bandgap (WBG) technologies such as silicon carbide (SiC) are now a realistic option during…


Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Learn about the different types of isolation transformers and how they are designed.


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

The AOZ527xQI series from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) provides three different DC current levels for optimal multiphase voltage regulation.


Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

This article highlights Murata MGJ2 DC-DC converters exhibit an ultra-low isolation capacitance of just 3pF (typical).


Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Autotransformers are wired so that the primary and secondary circuits have a portion of their two windings in common.


XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

With adjustable voltage outputs, the new DC-DC converters accept input voltages ranging from 22 to 30 VDC


Harmonic Mitigation Using Phase-shifting Transformers and Harmonic Filters

Harmonic Mitigation Using Phase-shifting Transformers and Harmonic Filters

Learn about how minimise the presence of harmonics in an electrical system with harmonic transformers and filters.


Wurth Elektronik Releases Two THT-mountable WE-FCLP Common Mode Choke Models

Wurth Elektronik Releases Two THT-mountable WE-FCLP Common Mode Choke Models

This article highlights Würth Elektronik THT-mountable WE-FCLP for common-mode and differential-mode suppression, and the SMT data line and…


Wide-Bandgap Power Converters with Easy-to-Use Inverter Development Modules

Wide-Bandgap Power Converters with Easy-to-Use Inverter Development Modules

This article highlights Imperix implementation of the RedLink® product range from Firecomms, a global leader in the provision of industrial fiber…


Power Integrations’ Flyback Switcher ICs are AEC-Q100 Certified

Power Integrations’ Flyback Switcher ICs are AEC-Q100 Certified

The new family features 900V and 750V versions, both also capable of operating with inputs as low as 30 volts


Absopulse’s 1000VA Railway Inverters Operate Over a Range of DC Input Choices

Absopulse’s 1000VA Railway Inverters Operate Over a Range of DC Input Choices

Convection cooling is accomplished through a finned heat sinking element, with no forced heat required


ABB’s 60A DC-DC Converter Features a Tiny 232-mm2 Footprint

ABB’s 60A DC-DC Converter Features a Tiny 232-mm2 Footprint

The MicroDLynx ll accepts inputs from 7.5 to 14.4VDC and delivers a regulated output programmable over 0.5 to 2.0VDC


STMicroelectronics Debuts MasterGaN4 for 200W Power Applications

STMicroelectronics Debuts MasterGaN4 for 200W Power Applications

The new power package integrates two 650V GaN power transistors with optimized gate drivers and circuit protection.


Digital DC/DC Converter Delivers 1300W for RF Power Amplifier Applications

Digital DC/DC Converter Delivers 1300W for RF Power Amplifier Applications

This article highlights Flex  BMR685’s power-handling capabilities make it well-suited to these high-power RF Power Amplifier applications, for…