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Innoscience Places Big Bet on GaN-on-Si

Innoscience Places Big Bet on GaN-on-Si

Innoscience Technology is hoping to make big waves in the Gallium Nitride (GaN) industry by fabricating 200mm (8") GaN-on-Si wafers and…


News Feb 06, 2022 by Dale Wilson
Traco Power Announces New 40–65 W Compact Encapsulated AC/DC Modules

Traco Power Announces New 40–65 W Compact Encapsulated AC/DC Modules

Traco Power announces compact encapsulated AC/DC modules for industrial & medical applications (40 to 65 Watts).


new products Feb 05, 2022 by Traco Power
Right Technology for Lighting Dimmers

Right Technology for Lighting Dimmers

Aiming to get the right technology for lighting dimmers applications, here we investigate the impact of the main parameters (and so to the MOSFET…


Snubber Network Choices, Design and Evaluation

Snubber Network Choices, Design and Evaluation

Power conversion circuits use snubber networks extensively to control voltage overshoots, improve efficiency and minimize EMI. This article…


Benefits of Using the 1700V and 3300V High Power Modules for Traction Applications

Benefits of Using the 1700V and 3300V High Power Modules for Traction Applications

In this article we present the results of analysis of current requirements of traction converters powered by 750 V DC and 1500 V DC. Based on these…


Collaboration on SiC Power Stack Reference Design

Collaboration on SiC Power Stack Reference Design

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies in addition to speeding up…


Wide Bandgap Devices for Automotive Applications

Wide Bandgap Devices for Automotive Applications

Learn about the applications of WBG based semiconductor devices specifically in automotive applications.


Applications of Wide Bandgap Devices

Applications of Wide Bandgap Devices

Some applications include string inverters, wind power, auxiliary power, hot swap technologies, traction inverters, EV charging and more.


SiC and GaN-based Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Conversion

SiC and GaN-based Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Conversion

Silicon has been the semiconductor material that has been used the most in power electronics applications. The maturity of the silicon…


Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Converters — Part 2

Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Converters — Part 2

This article will dissect the benefits of wide bandgap technologies for power converters.


Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Converters — Part 1

Wide Bandgap Devices for Power Converters — Part 1

This article will dive into the basics of wide bandgap materials and share an overview of SiC and GaN devices.


Electric Vehicle Modeling Considerations

Electric Vehicle Modeling Considerations

In order to model any electric vehicle, three major parts should be taken into consideration: vehicle dynamics, transmission performance, and battery.


Analog Electronics Basics: An Overview of BiCMOS Operational Amplifiers

Analog Electronics Basics: An Overview of BiCMOS Operational Amplifiers

Learn about the operational amplifier, a device employed to perform a broad range of linear functions.


Transformer Inspection and Testing

Transformer Inspection and Testing

Installing a transformer is more than just connecting the wires, according to the wiring diagram. The first part of the installation process…


CMOS Flip-Flops: JK, D and T-Type Flip-Flops

CMOS Flip-Flops: JK, D and T-Type Flip-Flops

Learn how the CMOS JK flip-flop device and its derivations work.


Using the Calorimetric Method to Verify Dynamic Power Device Analyzer Switching Energy Calculations

Using the Calorimetric Method to Verify Dynamic Power Device Analyzer Switching Energy Calculations

Knowing the power dissipation of a transistor is important to calculate the overall efficiency of the system and dimension the transistor’s…


Dual Linear Regulator for Digital IC Power Enables On-the-Fly Output Adjustment and Dynamic Headroom Optimization

Dual Linear Regulator for Digital IC Power Enables On-the-Fly Output Adjustment and Dynamic Headroom Optimization

Low dropout (LDO) linear regulators are often used to provide clean power to processor cores and communication circuits. In these applications, LDO…


Understanding Lockout and Tagout in Electric Power Facilities

Understanding Lockout and Tagout in Electric Power Facilities

In order to maintain the safety of personnel working with equipment, all electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power need to be disconnected, and…


Clamp-On Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

Clamp-On Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

A clamp-on ammeter is a portable test instrument that measures current in a circuit by measuring the magnetic field's strength around a single…


Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

The DC-link capacitor has a key role to play in several application sectors that are rapidly evolving such as electrically-propelled vehicles and…