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Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch, a Silicon Valley startup with AI-embedded soft-switching controller technology, has named Andre Willis as new VP of Engineering.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

This article highlights Renesas ISL78263 dual sync boost and buck controller that provides DC/DC conversion to support power levels of 25W-100W.


Improving Efficiency with an Active Switch on an AC Bridge

Improving Efficiency with an Active Switch on an AC Bridge

This article examines how to increase power conversion efficiency and power density with an active switch on an AC bridge.


LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

LED Drivers Used with Input Voltages Above and Below the Level of the LED String

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost, buck, and buck-boost—to meet…


What is a Ćuk Converter?

What is a Ćuk Converter?

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering pure DC input and output…


Buck Converters, AC-DC Converters, and DC-DC Converters

Buck Converters, AC-DC Converters, and DC-DC Converters

In this month’s power converters product recap we take a look at converters from Diodes Incorporated, Brightloop Converters and GaN Systems, EPC/…


Popular Converter Topologies of LED Drivers

Popular Converter Topologies of LED Drivers

This article will analyze the most commonly used converter LED driver topologies.


EPC and Microchip Produce a 300W, 1/16th Brick DC-DC Converter for Data Centers

EPC and Microchip Produce a 300W, 1/16th Brick DC-DC Converter for Data Centers

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) and Microchip have partnered to develop a 300W, 48-12V DC-DC converter demonstration board that was designed for…


BrightLoop Converters and GaN Systems Bring Power Electronics to the Road and Sky

BrightLoop Converters and GaN Systems Bring Power Electronics to the Road and Sky

This article highlights GaN Systems their strategic partnership with BrightLoop to develop the latest AC/DC and DC/DC Converter products for…


ON Semiconductor’s SiC Power Modules to Support Delta’s Solar PV Inverters

ON Semiconductor’s SiC Power Modules to Support Delta’s Solar PV Inverters

This article highlights ON Semiconductor NXH40B120MNQ family of full SiC power modules integrate a 1200 V, 40mΩ SiC MOSFET and 1200 V, 40 A SiC…


Diodes Introduces Family of 18V Synchronous DC-DC Buck Converters

Diodes Introduces Family of 18V Synchronous DC-DC Buck Converters

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated AP62xxx family of high-efficiency synchronous step-down DC-DC converters includes the AP62250 (2.5A),…


40 and 60 Watt DC/DC Converters with Ultra-Wide 12:1 Input Range

40 and 60 Watt DC/DC Converters with Ultra-Wide 12:1 Input Range

TRACO Power’s new 40 Watt TEP 40UIR and 60 Watt TEP 60UIR families of high-performance DC/DC converters offer an ultra-wide 12:1 input range in…


PCIM Asia Postpones Date to November, Stays with In-Person Format

PCIM Asia Postpones Date to November, Stays with In-Person Format

PCIM Asia’s parent company, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, announced the popular power electronics industry trade show will be postponed from July…


News Jul 16, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs): Concepts, Features, and Applications

Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs): Concepts, Features, and Applications

This article provides essential information on IPMs, which offer improved performance and simplified development for high-power switching…


Vicor’s New Partnership Aims to Power Environmentally Friendly Air Travel

Vicor’s New Partnership Aims to Power Environmentally Friendly Air Travel

Vicor Corporation, is teaming up with Ampaire, an electric aircraft manufacturer, to design electric-powered aviation systems with two of Vicor’s…


Diodes Incorporated Introduces Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter

Diodes Incorporated Introduces Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter

Diodes Incorporated highlights the AP61100Q that is a 5.5V, 1A continuous output current, automotive-compliant, synchronous buck converter for…


Infineon Introduces Silicon Carbide Power Module for EVs

Infineon Introduces Silicon Carbide Power Module for EVs

This article highlights Infineon EasyPACK™ module with CoolSiC™ automotive MOSFET technology, a 1200 V half-bridge module with an 8 mΩ/150 A…


EPC and VPT Partner to Provide Power Conversion Solutions for High-Reliability Environments

EPC and VPT Partner to Provide Power Conversion Solutions for High-Reliability Environments

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) and VPT establish EPC Space, to design and manufacture radiation-hardened GaN-on-silicon transistors and ICs.


News Jun 26, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases 18V Input 1.25MHz EZBuck Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Releases 18V Input 1.25MHz EZBuck Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) highlights AOZ676xDI series of high switching frequency and simple-to-use synchronous buck regulators.


Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power electronics engineering, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us —…