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Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Learn about the different types of isolation transformers and how they are designed.


Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

The resulting open frame, 65W USB-C PD charger unites Silana’s PWM controller with Transphorm’s SuperGaN FETs


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

The AOZ527xQI series from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) provides three different DC current levels for optimal multiphase voltage regulation.


Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

This article highlights Murata MGJ2 DC-DC converters exhibit an ultra-low isolation capacitance of just 3pF (typical).


Utilizing Autotransformers for Load Currents and Voltage Regulators

Utilizing Autotransformers for Load Currents and Voltage Regulators

Autotransformers are used in many applications. A very common application is the use of autotransformer in reduced-voltage motor starting. Other…


Qorvo’s 25 Amp, 13-Rail Multi-Time Programmable PMIC Enables Multiple Configurations

Qorvo’s 25 Amp, 13-Rail Multi-Time Programmable PMIC Enables Multiple Configurations

The new power management IC (PMIC) enables multiple configuration changes without recourse to special firmware or software


Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Autotransformers are wired so that the primary and secondary circuits have a portion of their two windings in common.


EPC’s 1kW, 48V to 12V LLC Power Conversion Demonstration Board Delivers High Power Density

EPC’s 1kW, 48V to 12V LLC Power Conversion Demonstration Board Delivers High Power Density

Delivering the power of a quarter-brick in the size of an eighth brick, the EPC9149 uses eGaN® FETs switching at 1 MHz for extreme power density…


XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

With adjustable voltage outputs, the new DC-DC converters accept input voltages ranging from 22 to 30 VDC


EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

This 48/12 VDC solution’s 97% efficiency allows for air cooling, making water cooling unnecessary


KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

These series offer higher capacitance density, DC voltage, and DC ripple current capabilities with an extended operational lifetime at high…


Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Future Medium Voltage Power Electronics solutions for measurement and control require a new approach that increases simplicity, reliability and…


Harmonic Mitigation Using Phase-shifting Transformers and Harmonic Filters

Harmonic Mitigation Using Phase-shifting Transformers and Harmonic Filters

Learn about how minimise the presence of harmonics in an electrical system with harmonic transformers and filters.


Infineon Introduces a 600V Integrated Power Stage (IPS)

Infineon Introduces a 600V Integrated Power Stage (IPS)

The new IPS combines the company’s CoolGaN GaN transistors with an EiceDRIVER gate driver into a compact QFN package


Power Integrations Debuts Gate Drivers for Railway Applications

Power Integrations Debuts Gate Drivers for Railway Applications

The plug-and-play gate drivers target 130 x 140mm single IGBT high-power (IHM) modules


Wurth Elektronik Releases Two THT-mountable WE-FCLP Common Mode Choke Models

Wurth Elektronik Releases Two THT-mountable WE-FCLP Common Mode Choke Models

This article highlights Würth Elektronik THT-mountable WE-FCLP for common-mode and differential-mode suppression, and the SMT data line and…


Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

Researchers Showcase Perovskite Solar Cells Exceeding 25% Power-conversion Efficiency

A team of researchers led by the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have made a new discovery that could greatly increase the…


GaN Systems Unveils a 3kW LLC Resonant Converter Reference Design

GaN Systems Unveils a 3kW LLC Resonant Converter Reference Design

The full-bridge reference design meets and beats the 80 Plus Titanium standard for switch mode power supplies (SMPS)


STMicroelectronics Unveils its STi2GaN Portfolio

STMicroelectronics Unveils its STi2GaN Portfolio

GaN power stages are combined with intelligence to create highly efficient, space saving solutions


MasterGaN Reference Design from STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Heatsink-Free 250W Resonant Converter

MasterGaN Reference Design from STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Heatsink-Free 250W Resonant Converter

This article highlights STMicroelectronics reference design for its MasterGaN power packages, demonstrating how the new highly integrated devices…