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High Voltage Detectors in Power Electronics

High Voltage Detectors in Power Electronics

While prominent for AC lines, DC voltage detectors are hard to find and seldom used in power electronics especially for voltages higher than 1000V,…


1A Low Dropout Regulator with Power-Good and Tight Tolerance for Medium Power Applications

1A Low Dropout Regulator with Power-Good and Tight Tolerance for Medium Power Applications

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated AP7361E ultra-low dropout linear regulator in a thermally efficient 3mm X 3mm package with Power-Good…


Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes.


Schneider Electric Buys Controlling Stake in ETAP, Expands Power Platform

Schneider Electric Buys Controlling Stake in ETAP, Expands Power Platform

Schneider Electric has acquired a controlling stake in analytical engineering solution company ETAP Automation.


Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

This article highlights LEM DVC 1000 family of electronic based voltage sensors that offers this high level of insulation, up to 4.2kV.


New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated two highly integrated synchronous buck converters that simplify circuit design in automotive power…


Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

The partnership between Microchip and Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has yielded two 250W, 48V DC-DC solutions for ultra-thin laptops, displays,…


30W Medical and Industrial DC-DC Converters Have 5kVac Reinforced Isolation and Wide 4:1 Input Ranges

30W Medical and Industrial DC-DC Converters Have 5kVac Reinforced Isolation and Wide 4:1 Input Ranges

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the PXD-M30 series that is certified to the IEC 60601-1 and IEC 62368-1 standards for Medical and…


Traco Power Launches New DC-DC Converter Series

Traco Power Launches New DC-DC Converter Series

The newly developed TSR-E, TEA, TBA, and TEC series are available from 1 to 3 watts covering 12 new product families.


EPC Launches 170 V eGaN FET

EPC Launches 170 V eGaN FET

This article highlights EPC 170 V, 6.8 milliohm EPC2059 eGaN® FET, offering designers a device that is smaller, more efficient, more reliable,…


Power Integrations’ New IC Allows for Smaller Sized AC-DC Converter Capacitors

Power Integrations’ New IC Allows for Smaller Sized AC-DC Converter Capacitors

The new MinE-Cap IC enables engineers to employ physically smaller filter capacitors without increasing output ripple or decreasing operating…


Bel Power Announces Series of 1200W Enclosed AC-DC Power Supplies

Bel Power Announces Series of 1200W Enclosed AC-DC Power Supplies

Bel Power Solutions announced the ABE1200 / MBE1200 Series of enclosed AC-DC power supplies for industrial and medical applications.


TRACO POWER’s 4W Regulated DC-DC Converters Bridge the 3-6 Watt Gap

TRACO POWER’s 4W Regulated DC-DC Converters Bridge the 3-6 Watt Gap

The TMR 4 (2:1 input range) and TMR 4WI (4:1 input range) are two families of regulated 4 Watt DC-DC converters with either single or dual output…


Damp-Oscillation Solution for Validation of the Metal Alloyed Powder Core

Damp-Oscillation Solution for Validation of the Metal Alloyed Powder Core

The metal alloyed powder core is a kind of magnetic core, which is made from ferromagnetic alloy. After casting, it is pulverized, isolated with an…


Powerbox Launches High Efficiency 750V DC-DC Converter for Light Rail, Industrial Applications

Powerbox Launches High Efficiency 750V DC-DC Converter for Light Rail, Industrial Applications

The PRBX ENR500D is based on an enhanced resonant topology providing a high efficiency of 95% typical across the low to high load range.


5.5V, 1A Synchronous Buck COT Converters for High-Efficiency Automotive Point of Load Applications

5.5V, 1A Synchronous Buck COT Converters for High-Efficiency Automotive Point of Load Applications

This article highlights AP61100Q and AP61102Q 1A automotive-compliant synchronous buck converters with a wide 2.3V to 5.5V input voltage range.


CUI’s Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt DC-DC Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics

CUI’s Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt DC-DC Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics

The PYBJ3 series of isolated dc-dc converters are suitable for use in convection-cooled equipment and applications, including microcontrollers,…


RECOM’s Switching Regulator Series Offered with 12V Option

RECOM’s Switching Regulator Series Offered with 12V Option

RECOM Power has extended it’s highly efficient and economical R-78E series of switching regulators to include a 12V option compatible with TO-220…


eGaN FETs from EPC Enable Multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC Solutions

eGaN FETs from EPC Enable Multiple 250 W, 48 V DC-DC Solutions

This article highlights EPC's EPC9148 and EPC9153 demonstration boards for 48 V DC-DC conversion.