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Bifacial Solar Panels: Dual-Sided Sustainability

Bifacial Solar Panels: Dual-Sided Sustainability

This article explores bifacial solar panels— how they work, why they are important to solar growth, and applications benefiting most from their…


Pros and Cons: Three-Phase Transformer Connections

Pros and Cons: Three-Phase Transformer Connections

This article examines three-phase transformer connections and their advantages and disadvantages, which are crucial for effectively matching…


Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.


Specifying Power Products Using Standardized Green Credentials

Specifying Power Products Using Standardized Green Credentials

Standardization is needed so engineers can better assess a product’s environmental performance. Here’s how.


Making Sense of the Fundamentals and Configurations of 3-Phase Transformers

Making Sense of the Fundamentals and Configurations of 3-Phase Transformers

This article teaches three-phase transformers' fundamental principles and configurations, including their construction with three primary and…


Improved TO-247PLUS Discrete Package Solution for High Power Applications

Improved TO-247PLUS Discrete Package Solution for High Power Applications

A discrete device mounted on a water-cooled heat sink via direct copper bonding is one solution available to design engineers, assuming the…


Eaton’s Network-M3 Card Targets Power System Security

Eaton’s Network-M3 Card Targets Power System Security

With a variety of security provisions, the Network-M3 card will protect power systems that employ uninterruptible power supplies.


new products Nov 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

New SiC Power Modules and Fab Capacity Expansion

STMicroelectronics is releasing its latest silicon carbide power module for EVs and other high-voltage applications, while onsemi completes the…


new products Nov 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Using Probability Models to Understand Electrical System Reliability Engineering

Reliability engineering in electrical systems is essential to ensuring system efficiency. This article explores how probability models are used in…


Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

New AC-DC power supplies released by Traco, Powerbox, and Advanced Energy address power needs for applications ranging from 130 W to 1800 W for…


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
Exploring Transformers With Dual-Voltage Ratings

Exploring Transformers With Dual-Voltage Ratings

This article explains transformers with dual-voltage ratings and explores their configurations and how the windings can be connected in series or…


Power Integrations, SnapMagic Team Up for Power Supply Design Automation

Power Integrations, SnapMagic Team Up for Power Supply Design Automation

This article examines the power supply unit design process, the benefits of automation, and the collaboration between Power Integrations and…


News Oct 23, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

The first in a three-part series, this article explains how to build an electrical battery model using fuel gauging.


Optimizing Automotive Applications With Zero-Delay PWM Control

Optimizing Automotive Applications With Zero-Delay PWM Control

This article presents zero-delay pulse-width modulation control, MPS’ proprietary, fixed-frequency power supply control method that provides…


Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

Understanding Transformer Voltage Adjustment Taps

This article explains transformer voltage adjustment taps and their crucial role in maintaining secondary voltage despite fluctuations in the supply.


NEC Basics: Grounding and Bonding DC Systems Supplying Premises

NEC Basics: Grounding and Bonding DC Systems Supplying Premises

Learn whether or not you should connect a direct current power supply to the ground.


Configurable Power Supply Adds Liquid Cooling Option

Configurable Power Supply Adds Liquid Cooling Option

Advanced Energy’s iHP Liquid configurable power supply uses liquid cooling to deliver up to 20 kW of power in a 4U rack form factor for…


new products Oct 01, 2023 by Mike Falter
Power Supply Offers Fast Voltage Response for Precision Industrial Processes

Power Supply Offers Fast Voltage Response for Precision Industrial Processes

The output voltage of the low profile FETA3000BC, 3000 W,  AC-DC power supply from COSEL can adjust in less than 2 milliseconds across its full…


new products Sep 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives

Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives

Design Challenges and Considerations for Brushless DC Motors and Their Drives