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Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Case Study—A Low-Cost, Low-Profile 6-kW, 800 V to 12.5 V DC-DC for AI Power

Learn how GaN technology enables a low-cost, low-profile 6 kW, 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC converter using an ISOP LLC topology. This meets the design…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

In Part 3 of this series, we look at how embedding a boost converter within a board-mounted module reduces the required capacitor value for a given…


Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Learn how Slew Rate Control (SRC) gate drive optocouplers mitigate high dv/dt from PWM in VSDs, reducing motor overvoltage, EMI, and power loss,…


Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

In this article, we take a system-level look at how thermal runaway begins, propagates across multi-module converters, and how engineers can model,…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

In Part 1, we covered the key standards for military and avionics power supply design. Here in Part 2, we examine managing input bus electrical…


Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Learn how research with 1200 V SiC MOSFETs can help designers select the optimal SiC devices for their high-frequency softswitching applications.


Switching and Converter Substations

Switching and Converter Substations

This article explores the various functions of switching and converter substations, including network reconfiguration, fault isolation, and AC/DC…


Pulsed Inductance Measurement Replaces Reactance Method for Large Power Chokes

Pulsed Inductance Measurement Replaces Reactance Method for Large Power Chokes

In this article, learn why pulse measurement has advantages over the conventional reactance-based method when it comes to determining the…


Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

This article investigates the optimization of DC-DC converter stability through AC analysis in the frequency-domain and transient analysis in the…


Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

This article explores the design challenges of a Flying Capacitor Multilevel (FCML) Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit.


The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

Learn how two new Mitsubishi SLIMDIP IPMs address the growing need for high-efficiency power semiconductor devices in consumer applications.


TDK Increases Buck Converter Family to 80 A in Same Footprint

TDK Increases Buck Converter Family to 80 A in Same Footprint

The expanded i7A series offers high-current DC-DC buck converters that deliver up to 1,000 W but still weigh just 85 g.


new products Nov 26, 2025 by Luke James
High-Voltage DC-DC Converters Feature Digital Precision

High-Voltage DC-DC Converters Feature Digital Precision

XP Power’s HRF15 series adds PMBus-based digital monitoring and control and advanced fault management for precision instrumentation.


new products Nov 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Achievements in Motors, Fusion, GaN Switches, and V2X

Briefs: Achievements in Motors, Fusion, GaN Switches, and V2X

Ebara, Mitsubishi Electric, Zap Energy, Nuclear, Infineon, Nissan, Fermata Energy, and other companies reached notable goals this week.


News Nov 20, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Learn how researchers at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Sanan Semiconductor, have developed a soft-switching inverter that achieves…


STMicro’s GaN Flyback Converters Simplify Design and Silence Noise

STMicro’s GaN Flyback Converters Simplify Design and Silence Noise

VIPerGaN50W integrates high-voltage GaN technology and advanced control features to deliver silent, efficient power conversion.


new products Nov 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

This article explores the benefits of SiC devices in selected use cases, including HVAC systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and solar and…


EPC Releases 5 kW GaN AC-DC Reference Design for Data Centers

EPC Releases 5 kW GaN AC-DC Reference Design for Data Centers

High‑efficiency, high‑density GaN architecture aims to redefine server and AI data‑center power delivery.


new products Nov 11, 2025 by Luke James
Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

Littelfuse Launches Gate Driver To Simplify SiC, IGBT Designs

The driver integrates adjustable negative bias and reduces external components in automotive power systems.


new products Nov 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Learn how silicon carbide power modules can ensure energy efficiency and weight optimization in hybrid-propulsion trains.