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Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Wide bandgap GaN and SiC devices are expected to experience high levels of growth in applications ranging from power conversion to RF transistors…


Current Source Gate Drivers Boost the Turn-On Performance of IGBT

Current Source Gate Drivers Boost the Turn-On Performance of IGBT

This article highlights Infineon 1EDS20I12SV and a conventional gate driver IC, which gate drivers are operated by FF1200R12IE5 1200A/1200V power…


Selecting BMS Transformers for Isolated Communications in High Voltage Energy Storage

Selecting BMS Transformers for Isolated Communications in High Voltage Energy Storage

High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

This article features JSC Proton-Electrotex high voltage thyristors for addressing the possibility of forming built-in overvoltage self-protection…


Power Modules in Low Power Drive Applications

Power Modules in Low Power Drive Applications

IGBT based power modules are used for a wide power range and voltage range. This article discusses system considerations, effects to the power…


Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

This article highlights TDK Corporation ceramic EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICLs), based on NTC and PTC thermistors as strong duo used in…


nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

This article highlights Hitachi Europe, Ltd. introduction of nHPD2 Power Modules as the first high-voltage IGBT-based power module for traction, etc..


Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

This article features Alpha and Omega Semiconductor dual-in-line SMD-type intelligent power module (IPM) specialized for low-power BLDC motor-drive…


Supervisory ICs for Easy Monitoring of Multiple Voltages

Supervisory ICs for Easy Monitoring of Multiple Voltages

This article highlights Analog Devices Inc. supervisory ICs such as LTC2977 monitoring module that consist overvoltage and undervoltage threshold…


Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

This article highlights KEMET Multi-Layer Ceramic Chip Capacitors rated for operation up to 200°C, featuring C0G dielectric and nickel…


Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

This article highlights universities in UK for power electronics development with Smart Transformer (ST) as a central control point in the…


Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

This article features Indium Corporation reinforced solder preforms that improve the reliability of solder joints with consistent solder joint…


Design Considerations to Optimize and Expedite Custom Magnetic Prototypes

Design Considerations to Optimize and Expedite Custom Magnetic Prototypes

Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

This article features Vincotech GmbH IGBTs in power modules as it getting thinner, smaller, and faster that complicates their installation in…


Tamper-Proof Power Supplies for Electricity Meters

Tamper-Proof Power Supplies for Electricity Meters

This article presents some methods to make an offline flyback more robust in order to protect against a criminal employing an external magnetic field.


Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

This article highlights Yokogawa Europe WT5000 that helps engineers to innovate their power testing and analysis with precision, flexibility, and…


Characterization Methods for Flexible Absorber Sheets

Characterization Methods for Flexible Absorber Sheets

DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

This article highlights Danfoss Silicon Power DCM Power Modules as the next generation technology platform for automotive traction inverters.


Line Filter – The Last Barrier in the Switch Mode Power Supply

Line Filter – The Last Barrier in the Switch Mode Power Supply

IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

This article examines the acoustic microimaging of a warped ceramic raft in an IGBT module via the integral acoustic imaging mode developed by…