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Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power, necessitating more processing…


What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on…


EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EEPower’s collaboration with Bodo's Power Systems has yielded a wealth of technical articles addressing critical industry trends and…


From Motors to Transformers: EEPower’s 7 Best Tech Articles 2024

From Motors to Transformers: EEPower’s 7 Best Tech Articles 2024

Included in our top picks are motors, voltage, transformers, and harmonics. Bonus videos below.


Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

This article examines an enhancement to traditional buck topology in 48 V distribution in data centers and communication applications.


Addressing Automotive LED Design Challenges

Addressing Automotive LED Design Challenges

Light-emitting diodes have become the backbone of interior and exterior vehicle lighting systems. This article examines the challenges they present…


How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.


A Maintenance Guide for PV System Safety and Efficiency

A Maintenance Guide for PV System Safety and Efficiency

The article outlines maintenance procedures for photovoltaic systems, including inverters, charge controllers, PV arrays, and battery banks.


Designing qZSIs for Renewable Energy Integration

Designing qZSIs for Renewable Energy Integration

This article explores the design of quasi-Z-source inverters, explaining the role of shoot-through state, impedance network, and modulation.


Understanding Motor Control Centers

Understanding Motor Control Centers

Learn about the NEC requirements for motor control centers.


Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture of electric vehicles.


Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.


Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…


What Is a Variable Frequency Drive and Why Do You Need It?

What Is a Variable Frequency Drive and Why Do You Need It?

Nearly all industrial engineers know of variable frequency drives. But how do they work, and why are they the preferred choice for control motors…


Addressing Power Density in AI Data Center PSUs

Addressing Power Density in AI Data Center PSUs

This article outlines the industry's challenges as it powers the next evolution in generative AI.


Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

Next-Gen PV Optimizers Use eGaN FET and Dedicated ASIC Controller

As the adoption of photovoltaic systems continues, pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new technologies to reduce cost…


Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

Examining GaN HEMTs as an Alternative to Silicon

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.


Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

Mitigating DC Link Anti-Resonance for WBG-Based Designs

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?


Using EMI Filters in Industrial and Medical Applications

Using EMI Filters in Industrial and Medical Applications

This article explores fundamental electromagnetic interference and compatibility filtering concepts, regulatory considerations, and practical…


Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

Examining Vertical GaN Power ICs

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and related technology.