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Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

A series of AC/DC and DC/AC baseless power converters were developed in cooperation with Europe’s Clean Sky Consortium.


Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level…


Research Group to Begin Testing Floating Photovoltaic Systems

Research Group to Begin Testing Floating Photovoltaic Systems

RWE, Fraunhofer ISE, and BTU are joining to perform long-term tests on new photovoltaic system designs in which the PV panels swim above water.


Digital Multimeter Basics

Digital Multimeter Basics

Learn how to safely and effectively use a multimeter for taking electrical measurements.


XP Power Debuts a Series of 3kW Power Supplies Providing 150 to 400VDC

XP Power Debuts a Series of 3kW Power Supplies Providing 150 to 400VDC

The units operate over single phase 90V to 264VAC inputs and feature outputs of either 150, 200, 250, 300 or 400VDC.


ROHM’s Introduces a New EMARMOUR Op Amp Series

ROHM’s Introduces a New EMARMOUR Op Amp Series

Achieves breakthrough noise immunity, improving reliability and reducing design resources in anomaly detection systems.


Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…


Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Various types of motors are employed in a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to large industrial systems.


Keysight Launches Scienlab Battery Pack Test System

Keysight Launches Scienlab Battery Pack Test System

Next generation test system delivers greater power in less space.


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

Nexperia has announced that its semiconductor equipment manufacturing division ITEC is launching as a separate independent entity.


PRO-SHIELD from Parker Chomerics Provides Stable EMI Environment

PRO-SHIELD from Parker Chomerics Provides Stable EMI Environment

New coatings and sealants protect electronic equipment from harmful EMI.


Magna-Power Extends the its Series of AC/DC Power Supplies to 10kW

Magna-Power Extends the its Series of AC/DC Power Supplies to 10kW

The 18 new programmable devices models stay true to SL Series’ 1U (1.75” high) rack-mount form factor.


Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Zurich Instruments to Strengthen Quantum Technology Positioning

Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Zurich Instruments to Strengthen Quantum Technology Positioning

German electronics giant Rohde & Schwarz broadens its expansion into quantum computing with the acquisition of Swiss test and measurement firm…


News Jul 26, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…


Murata Launches a Series of Compact 2 Watt DC/DC Converters

Murata Launches a Series of Compact 2 Watt DC/DC Converters

The nine dual output, bipolar surface mounted (SMT) devices are aimed at powering MOSFET gate drivers.


The Progression to Low Cost Current Sensing

The Progression to Low Cost Current Sensing

This article highlights Pewatron on cost reduction opportunities in measuring the traction current in universally used three phase motors.


RECOM Introduces Three 150-Watt, Eighth Brick DC-DC Converters

RECOM Introduces Three 150-Watt, Eighth Brick DC-DC Converters

The units offer 6:1 input ranges of 9 to 60 VDC and provide trimmable outputs centered at either 12, 24 or 48 VDC.


Taiwan Semiconductor Debuts Two Families of Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes

Taiwan Semiconductor Debuts Two Families of Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes

Micro SMA packaged, 25ns, max. reverse recovery time diodes are AEC-Q101 qualified; 1A- and 2A-rated parts feature low reverse leakage, low reverse…


CDE’s BLH Series Exceeds Industry Standards for Humidity Testing and is AEC-Q200 Compliant

CDE’s BLH Series Exceeds Industry Standards for Humidity Testing and is AEC-Q200 Compliant

CDE’s BLH series of DC-Link capacitors have been designed and tested to exceed the industry’s most stringent requirements for high humidity,…