EEPower

Latest Power Supplies Articles

Categories

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

Magnachip’s Latest IGBT and MOSFET Innovations

The new power product lineup includes a 1200 V IGBT and a next-gen MOSFET for solar and smartphones, respectively.


new products Sep 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

Mitigating Motor Drive Risks: The Critical Role of Gate Driver Isolation

This article will focus on how a single-point power supply failure can lead to uncontrolled movements and examine how the robust construction of…


Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

Nexperia, Toshiba, and Navitas Expand MOSFET Product Lineups

With an eye on efficiency, thermal resistance, and size, major power players have added new MOSFETs to their portfolios.


new products Aug 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Discover the next generation of high-performance, modular, bidirectional, and regenerative…


Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Working with a switching regulator IC with an inverting buck-boost circuit can be a balancing act, and adequate level shifting is essential. This…


What Is Pulse Frequency Modulation?

What Is Pulse Frequency Modulation?

Every so often, a new data format emerges, and we think it might simply be a typo. Pulse frequency modulation is not new, but many engineers are…


ROHM Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

ROHM Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

LogiCoA provides digital precision with power consumption equivalent to analog power supplies.


new products Aug 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

The decision to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to…


Emerson UPS Promises Continuous Power for Critical Loads

Emerson UPS Promises Continuous Power for Critical Loads

Emerson’s latest update to its on-line uninterruptible power supplies offers improved reliability, availability, and user interface.


new products Jul 28, 2024 by Mike Falter
TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

Texas Instruments has lifted the curtain on six new DC-DC power supply modules with improved thermal, EMI, and efficiency performance.


Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

One of SiC’s most important advantages in industrial designs is its ability to perform well at elevated temperatures without excessive carrier…


Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

This article explores the implementation of isolated and bidirectional DC-to-DC power transfer by adapting a dedicated digital controller to work…


EU Cracks Down on Standby Power: Meeting New 2025 Regulations

EU Cracks Down on Standby Power: Meeting New 2025 Regulations

Device manufacturers are compelled to design products that reduce standby power consumption within strict new limits, but this effort doesn't…


Switch-Mode Power Supplies: Optimizing Energy Use in Electronics

Switch-Mode Power Supplies: Optimizing Energy Use in Electronics

This article examines the considerations involved in selecting switch-mode power supplies.


Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Module Marvel: Single-Board Gate Drivers Simplify High-Voltage IGBT Design

Power Integrations’ dual-channel gate drivers are single-board, plug-and-play IGBT driver solutions that mount directly to the power module,…


new products Jun 30, 2024 by Mike Falter
Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology could change that.


Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel has unveiled a 3.5 kW low-profile, 3-phase AC/DC power supply designed for industrial equipment.


new products Jun 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

The latest SiC and GaN devices offer superior performance for various applications, paving the way for the next wave of technological advancements.


ABB Unveils NiZn Batteries for Data Center Power Supplies

ABB Unveils NiZn Batteries for Data Center Power Supplies

Nickel-zinc batteries provide a secure, durable, and eco-friendly energy storage option compared to traditional chemistries.


new products Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

This article examines how silicon carbide differs from silicon, and how circuit techniques such as soft switching can be optimized beyond what is…