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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.

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost,…

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost, buck, and buck-boost—to meet…

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering…

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering pure DC input and output…

This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body.

This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body.

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500…

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500 VDC PV string inverter to…

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the…

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the data-driven methodology can…