EEPower

Latest Technical Articles

Categories

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

An increasing number of leading electric car manufacturers are moving to Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Transistors for traction inverters, with some…


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

Solar geometry is a crucial tool to help find the best tilt and orientation of solar cells and to evaluate the impact of shadows. This article…


Electrical Grounding Using the Ground-Fault Neutralizer (Petersen Coil) Method

Electrical Grounding Using the Ground-Fault Neutralizer (Petersen Coil) Method

Learn about the ground-fault neutralizer method of system grounding, its main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application.


Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

The new baseplate-less flow S3 package extends the power range of Vincotech’s well-established flow housing family. The housing is tailored for…


How Radiation and Energy Distribution Work in Solar PV

How Radiation and Energy Distribution Work in Solar PV

The high temperatures and pressure inside the sun cause a continuous process of nuclear fusion that releases a massive amount of energy. This…


The World of Lithium Ion Batteries

The World of Lithium Ion Batteries

Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most widely used rechargeable battery types, especially for mobile devices such as smartphones,…


X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

This article explains the popularity of the topology, the semiconductor requirements, and how the new X-Series diode module of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC…


A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

Solar photovoltaic (PV) allows us to access renewable energy from the sun by converting solar radiation directly into electricity using the…


Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

The elevated operation voltage of 1500 V has become the new photovoltaic standard and requires new and smart power module solutions for a…


Inductive Charging Systems

Inductive Charging Systems

After developing a universal inductive charging system and many developments in the field of offboard and onboard charging devices for industry and…


DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

This article highlights the impact of a super junction MOSFET gate-source threshold voltage (VGSth) in soft switching applications, using a…


A Deeper Understanding of Power Factor

A Deeper Understanding of Power Factor

This article coves power factor as a general concept, offering explanations, equations, and examples utilizing power factor, true power, and…


Alpine Harmonic Measurement

Alpine Harmonic Measurement

This article discusses the EMC measurement technology, which is performed under extreme conditions, during the development of snow guns.


Double Pulse Testing

Double Pulse Testing

Two or double testing is a key implement in the toolbox of power electronics engineers that enables comprehensive and accurate measurements to be…


Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

This article discusses DPT fixture design to obtain repeatable and reliable results from a DPT setup.


An Intelligent Power Module for High Switching Speeds

An Intelligent Power Module for High Switching Speeds

This article discusses the differences between SLIMDIP-L and SLIMDIP-W and investigates what suits the market demand for compact and…


Electrical Grounding Using the Isolated (or Ungrounded) Method

Electrical Grounding Using the Isolated (or Ungrounded) Method

Learn about the isolated or ungrounded method of system grounding, its main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application.


Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Consortium-developed integrated power electronics for drives systems in electric and hybrid vehicles uses FTCAP DC link capacitors