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Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

This article reviews the common definitions of temperature stated for an insulating material to have an idea of its resistance to heat versus time.


Hybrid Converter Simplifies 48V/54 Step-Down Conversion in Data Centers and Telecom Systems

Hybrid Converter Simplifies 48V/54 Step-Down Conversion in Data Centers and Telecom Systems

This article highlights Analog Devices' LTC7821-based hybrid converter that has the benefits of both conventional buck converters and charge…


The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

This article discusses how the cost differences can be bridged by the benefits of the 4x inductor size reduction, smaller heat sink and smaller…


Properly Validating Output Chokes: Ferrite vs. Dust Core

Properly Validating Output Chokes: Ferrite vs. Dust Core

For the emerging mega-watt applications with SiC power devices, the proper validation of output chokes poses great challenges.


Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

This article discusses the evaluation of flux-free soldering process for bare copper DBC substrate to Nickel-plated copper base plate soldering.


Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

This article highlights Broadcom isolation technologies, namely the optocoupler, magnetic coupler, and capacitive coupler.


The Power of Dowell’s Equations and Curves

The Power of Dowell’s Equations and Curves

This article discusses Dowell's equation and how it provides a powerful analytical tool for magnetics engineers.


Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

This article discusses the benefits of commercial GaN power transistors in comparison to Si SJMOS and SiC MOS transistors for a soft-switching LLC…


What Makes a Strong Magnetic Design?

What Makes a Strong Magnetic Design?

The story of magnetics in Europe has many important researchers and engineers involved in winding coils and preparing winding machines.


AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

AI-Powered Architecture Unleashes Future Silicon IGBT and SiC Improvements

This article discusses Pre-Switch's solution for the elimination of switching losses by incorporating AI into the Auxiliary Resonant…


Getting the Most Out of a DC/DC Converter

Getting the Most Out of a DC/DC Converter

This article discusses the Modular DC-DC converters and their recent developments in terms of power density.


Solving the Power Density Challenge

Solving the Power Density Challenge

This article gives insight on Source-Down packaging technology, a key enabler for delivering the required power density to feed the power-hungry…


Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

This article discusses UnitedSiC's state of the art low-resistance power semiconductor switches and their characteristics and application…


 Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

Value Enhancement of Full SiC 3.3kV Power Module

This article focuses on the 2-level inverter and use this topology to exhibit the results


Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

This article provides an overview of the versatile combinations of chipsets and packaging and the resulting performance.


Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

This article introduces the µMaxPak, a proprietary power QFN package using automated low-cost QFN assembly technology.


SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

This article focuses on the AC-to-DC stage with power factor correction


IRS2452AM Class D Amplifier IC

IRS2452AM Class D Amplifier IC

The Revolutionary New Impedance Analyzer

The Revolutionary New Impedance Analyzer

This article discusses how replacing loop with HIL devices opens new possibilities for developing and testing power electronic systems.


How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success

How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success

How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success.