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Automotive Buck/Reverse-Boost Converter with GaN for Efficient 48 V Power Distribution

Automotive Buck/Reverse-Boost Converter with GaN for Efficient 48 V Power Distribution

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN technology is a powerful…


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Murata high-density silicon capacitors are developed with a semiconductor MOS process and are using the third dimension to substantially increase…


Gateview Debuts PDUs for 240/415 VAC 3-Phase Power Distribution

Gateview Debuts PDUs for 240/415 VAC 3-Phase Power Distribution

The new power distribution units (PDU) feature cord lengths of 6 to 15 feet and form factors of 24 to 82 inches


Allegro’s GMR Gear Tooth Speed Sensor Measures EV Transmission Rotations

Allegro’s GMR Gear Tooth Speed Sensor Measures EV Transmission Rotations

Based on Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), the new device is targeted at the ferromagnetic gears often employed by EV’s.


Regulated High-Voltage DC-DC Converters For Analytical, Semiconductor And Detector Applications

Regulated High-Voltage DC-DC Converters For Analytical, Semiconductor And Detector Applications

Superconducting Wires Make Contactless High Performance Power Transmission Possible

Superconducting Wires Make Contactless High Performance Power Transmission Possible

Utilizing superconducting materials, a team of physicists were able to create a wireless charging coil capable of contactless charging up to 5kW…


News Jun 07, 2021 by Nicholas St. John
Air-cooled, 45kW AC-DC Modular Power Supply Provides 385Vdc for Distributed Power and DC Microgrids

Air-cooled, 45kW AC-DC Modular Power Supply Provides 385Vdc for Distributed Power and DC Microgrids

This article highlights TDK-Lambda Corporation TPF45000-385 non-isolated modular AC-DC power supply.


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).


Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated transformer is designed to…


Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


Fraunhofer ISE Creates Compact Inverters for Direct Connection to Medium-Voltage Grids

Fraunhofer ISE Creates Compact Inverters for Direct Connection to Medium-Voltage Grids

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has developed a highly compact inverter for direct feeding into the medium-voltage grid.


Rogers Corporation’s Advanced Connectivity Solutions Business Adds EMEA Distribution Channel

Rogers Corporation’s Advanced Connectivity Solutions Business Adds EMEA Distribution Channel

Rogers and CCI, working closely as a team, will provide both sales and onsite service/support to PCB manufacturing customers throughout the EMEA. 


How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high levels of common mode…


Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

This article highlights Empower Semiconductor IVR solution that is applicable to a whole range of applications, making it attractive for inventory…


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,…


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.


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…


The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power

The Benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Power

This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to connect asynchronous AC grids…


High-Voltage Analog Multiplexers from Diodes Inc. Provide Signal Distribution in Industrial IoT Applications

High-Voltage Analog Multiplexers from Diodes Inc. Provide Signal Distribution in Industrial IoT Applications

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated PS508 and PS509 analog multiplexers that are capable of switching signal voltages of up to 36V in an…