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This article discusses important considerations when designing a standard DPT system used to correlate results between…

This article discusses important considerations when designing a standard DPT system used to correlate results between multiple test systems.

This article details the Vicor BCM converter’s function, operation and capabilities as compared to a conventional DC-DC…

This article details the Vicor BCM converter’s function, operation and capabilities as compared to a conventional DC-DC converter, and suggests…

This article describes OBC design challenges with LLC and LLC derived converters.

This article describes OBC design challenges with LLC and LLC derived converters.

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 

In this article we will discuss the soil’s electrical characteristics.

In this article we will discuss the soil’s electrical characteristics.

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more…

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more both require a surge…

This article TDK newly developed series of EPCOS AC filter capacitors, which excel thanks to their high degree of…

This article TDK newly developed series of EPCOS AC filter capacitors, which excel thanks to their high degree of reliability and long service life.

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.

Learn about the fall-of-potential method of determining the resistance of a grounding electrode.

Learn about the fall-of-potential method of determining the resistance of a grounding electrode.

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power…

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power designer’s load.

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 

Learn about the make-up of the resistance of a grounding electrode to infinity.

Learn about the make-up of the resistance of a grounding electrode to infinity.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial…

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent…

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.

Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems.

Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems.

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for…

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.