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Rethinking Inductor Sizing: The High-Gain Magnetic Illusion

Rethinking Inductor Sizing: The High-Gain Magnetic Illusion

By defining a Utilization Factor, this article debunks inductor sizing myths and presents a strategic framework for magnetic volume optimization in…


GaN Technology: Now With 2200 V Rating

GaN Technology: Now With 2200 V Rating

The release of 2200 V PowiGaN technology marks the next major step in high-voltage GaN power conversion. Power supply engineers grappling with the…


High-Frequency 100 V GaN Motor Drives Push LV Motion Control to the Next Level

High-Frequency 100 V GaN Motor Drives Push LV Motion Control to the Next Level

100 V GaN motor drives enable high-frequency switching up to 100 kHz, delivering greater efficiency and power density, and lower noise than silicon…


From Grid to GPU: Enabling Multi-Megawatt SST Architectures With High-Current SiC Power Modules

From Grid to GPU: Enabling Multi-Megawatt SST Architectures With High-Current SiC Power Modules

AI-driven data centers require power supplies with high efficiency, power density, and reliability. Solid-State Transformer (SST) architectures…


Distribution Transformers—Part 6: Voltage Drops, Quality Standards

Distribution Transformers—Part 6: Voltage Drops, Quality Standards

This article reviews feeder voltage drop, practical calculation methods, service quality standards in North America and Europe, and planning…


Double Pulse Testing eGuide

Double Pulse Testing eGuide

This step-by-step guide describes the basic concept of double pulse testing (DPT) and the…


Design and Sustainability Strategies for Advanced High Power IGBT Modules

Design and Sustainability Strategies for Advanced High Power IGBT Modules

IGBT modules must optimize losses and reliability to meet green energy demands, using sustainable, lead-free manufacturing and high-density…


Modeling of Powder Core Inductors for Assessing the Accuracy of Finite Element Simulation

Modeling of Powder Core Inductors for Assessing the Accuracy of Finite Element Simulation

This article models the inductance of various powder core shapes using experimental data. It also compares inductance values obtained through…


Distribution Transformers—Part 5: Line Voltage Regulators and Capacitor Banks

Distribution Transformers—Part 5: Line Voltage Regulators and Capacitor Banks

Learn how line voltage regulators and capacitor banks provide fine control of feeder voltage profiles and reactive power balance, ensuring…


Buffer Technology Improves Fast Recovery Diodes for High-Speed IGBTs

Buffer Technology Improves Fast Recovery Diodes for High-Speed IGBTs

This article deals with fast recovery diodes (FRDs), which are tailored for high-speed IGBT applications, aiming to reduce oscillations, voltage…


IGBT Modules With SLC+ Technology: A Strong Fit for Wind Converter Designs

IGBT Modules With SLC+ Technology: A Strong Fit for Wind Converter Designs

Engineered for modern wind converter applications, LV100 IGBT modules with SLC+ technology support high efficiency, improved power-cycling…


GaN Continues To Expand Its Role in AI Power Architectures

GaN Continues To Expand Its Role in AI Power Architectures

Learn how GaN technology is revolutionizing AI data centers by enabling high-efficiency power conversion for multi-kilowatt GPUs and emerging 800 V…


Why CMTI Ratings Can Be Misleading in SiC-Based Systems

Why CMTI Ratings Can Be Misleading in SiC-Based Systems

CMTI ratings often fall short in real-world systems. This article examines how factors such as layout, parasitic effects, and fast switching can…


AI-Driven Battery Intelligence for UAVs

AI-Driven Battery Intelligence for UAVs

This article outlines the V.nod digital twin for UAVs: a battery-centric workflow using hardware-coupled emulation and AI. It validates batteries…


Breaking the Silicon Limit and Moving Beyond the SiC Ceiling

Breaking the Silicon Limit and Moving Beyond the SiC Ceiling

Learn how IceMOS Technology’s MEMS-based superjunction platform pushes power transistor limits, aiming to break the silicon barrier and surpass…


Switching Analysis: Testing for Reliability in Power Converter Designs

Switching Analysis: Testing for Reliability in Power Converter Designs

Build more reliable power converters with practical guidance on probe selection, test setup,…


Why EV Inverter Efficiency Measurements Become Unreliable at Higher SiC Switching Frequencies

Why EV Inverter Efficiency Measurements Become Unreliable at Higher SiC Switching Frequencies

Learn why high-frequency SiC switching can distort EV inverter efficiency results and how a…


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High Reliability Preforms for Module-To-Heatsink Attach

High Reliability Preforms for Module-To-Heatsink Attach

Learn how Innolot 2.0 offers a cost-optimized, highly reliable solder alloy for EV power module heatsink attachment, delivering superior creep…


What Current-Mode Gate Drivers Mean for Wide Bandgap Devices in Data Center Power

What Current-Mode Gate Drivers Mean for Wide Bandgap Devices in Data Center Power

AI's demand for power density drives the need for smaller, integrated gate drivers. High-voltage designs using wide bandgap transistors often…


Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 4: On- and Off-Load Tap Changers

Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 4: On- and Off-Load Tap Changers

In this article, we detail distribution transformer tap changers: fixed off-load (DETC) vs. dynamic on-load (OLTC) types, their operational roles,…