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Generating Very Low Voltages with Standard Regulators

Generating Very Low Voltages with Standard Regulators

Question: What is a good solution for generating a tiny dc supply voltage of a few hundred millivolts? Answer: All that is needed is a clean…


Integrating High Voltage Modules into Critical, Long-Term Applications

Integrating High Voltage Modules into Critical, Long-Term Applications

High voltage design-in process presents numerous challenges in various applications. These challenges have presented themselves through…


Powering High Performance Computing

Powering High Performance Computing

Factorized Power Architecture enables next-generation processors to achieve their full potential. High-performance processors require higher…


Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Short-circuit capability of power switches is a critical feature for all power systems, particularly those more susceptible to experiencing short…


Moving from IGBT to SiC: PFC Efficiency

Moving from IGBT to SiC: PFC Efficiency

The continuing worldwide efforts to reduce carbon emissions have driven the growth in interest in electric vehicles (EV). As a result, the demand…


Speeding up the Design of EMI Filters for Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Speeding up the Design of EMI Filters for Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Switch-mode power supplies are used throughout modern electronics systems mainly because of their high efficiency power conversion. One side effect…


Fast Short-Circuit Protection of SiC-MOSFETs through AC Current Sensors

Fast Short-Circuit Protection of SiC-MOSFETs through AC Current Sensors

Constant improvements in power semiconductor technology enable even more efficient and compact power converters. Silicon Carbide CoolSiC™ MOSFETs…


Energy Storage Systems in Electrified Transportation

Energy Storage Systems in Electrified Transportation

This article explains how battery packs utilize an energy management system for protection, control, and estimation.


Allegro Debuts a 3-Phase Gate Driver IC Purposed to Reduce EV Noise Levels

Allegro Debuts a 3-Phase Gate Driver IC Purposed to Reduce EV Noise Levels

The new unit is aimed at sensorless, brushless DC (BLDC) motors operating over a 5V to 50V voltage range.


Si IGBT Modules for High-Frequency Operation

Si IGBT Modules for High-Frequency Operation

Several power conversion applications require operation at high switching frequencies (above 20kHz). This includes applications where optimizing…


RECOM Unveils Eighth-Brick 100W and 300W DC/DC Converters

RECOM Unveils Eighth-Brick 100W and 300W DC/DC Converters

The light load efficiencies of over 90% for both units suit them to applications with low standby loss requirements.


DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC Converters Optimized for Energy Storage Elements in Smart Grid Solutions

DC/DC converters are a core element in renewable energy production and storage unit management. Putting numerous demands in terms of reliability…


Texas Instruments’ (TI) New Buck-Boost Converter Features 60nA Quiescent Current

Texas Instruments’ (TI) New Buck-Boost Converter Features 60nA Quiescent Current

The bidirectional DC/DC supports efficient charging of supercapacitor backups to extend the battery life of remote devices.


Overviewing 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs and Application-level Support Tools

Overviewing 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs and Application-level Support Tools

High performance devices supplemented with system solution support. In 2010, ROHM has introduced its first commercial SiC MOSFET into the power…


Sungrow’s String Inverter Employs Infineon Module and Chip Technology

Sungrow’s String Inverter Employs Infineon Module and Chip Technology

The 352kW, 1500 VDC Sungrow device offers a 40% increase in output power when compared to the company’s previous best.


EPC Debuts a Bidirectional, 50W eGaN FET-based Buck-Boost Converter

EPC Debuts a Bidirectional, 50W eGaN FET-based Buck-Boost Converter

The new demonstration board operates either as a 12V to 60V boost converter or as a 48V to 12V buck converter.


TRACO POWER Introduces the TEP 100UIR Family of 100W DC-DC Converters

TRACO POWER Introduces the TEP 100UIR Family of 100W DC-DC Converters

TRACO POWER's 100 Watt Railway / Industrial DC-DC Converter with 12:1 Input Range. EN50155 and EN61373 certified with UL/EN/IEC 62368-1 Safety…


STMicroelectronics (ST) Unveils A New Series of 800V Power MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics (ST) Unveils A New Series of 800V Power MOSFETS

The new super-junction power MOSFETs offer the best available figures of merit for RDS(on) x Area of any 800V device on the market.


STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

The new unit is a galvanically isolated gate driver that can sink and source up to 4 amps at voltages up to 26V.


NIC Components Releases NAZP Series of SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NIC Components Releases NAZP Series of SMT Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

NAZP series features high CV in reduced case sizes with low impedance and high ripple current ratings for use in power conversion (DC-DC) and…