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The Meaning Behind Motor and Multi-Motor Markings

The Meaning Behind Motor and Multi-Motor Markings

Learn what motor and multi-motor equipment markings required by the National Electrical Code mean.


Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Discover the next generation of high-performance, modular, bidirectional, and regenerative…


The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

Could diamond be the ultimate semiconductor for power electronics?


Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot. When is it justified to spend the extra money to design and build such a system, and…


Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Level Shifting Challenges in Inverting Buck-Boost Circuits

Working with a switching regulator IC with an inverting buck-boost circuit can be a balancing act, and adequate level shifting is essential. This…


Transforming PCB Design With Artificial Intelligence

Transforming PCB Design With Artificial Intelligence

AI-assisted PCB design offers a transformative approach that combines the power of automation, optimization, and decision support to streamline the…


What Is Pulse Frequency Modulation?

What Is Pulse Frequency Modulation?

Every so often, a new data format emerges, and we think it might simply be a typo. Pulse frequency modulation is not new, but many engineers are…


Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Protection against faults is crucial for any electrical system. This article examines various protective devices, highlighting their roles and best…


Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits don't always work as planned. This article helps…


Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…


A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…


Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

The decision to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to…


Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


Finding Irregular Effects in Control Loop Designs

Finding Irregular Effects in Control Loop Designs

An oscilloscope with digital trigger technology helps identify irregular events in the control loop of power converters.


The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


Revolutionizing Circuit Protection With SiC JFETs

Revolutionizing Circuit Protection With SiC JFETs

Traditional circuit breakers have limitations, but advances have led to significant improvements.


Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

One of SiC’s most important advantages in industrial designs is its ability to perform well at elevated temperatures without excessive carrier…


An Evolution in Isolated Current Sensing for Automotive Design

An Evolution in Isolated Current Sensing for Automotive Design

As electrification gains momentum, current sensor technology is poised to play a significant role.


Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

This article explores the implementation of isolated and bidirectional DC-to-DC power transfer by adapting a dedicated digital controller to work…


Thermal Management: A Look at Junction Temp with Fiber Optic Sensors

Thermal Management: A Look at Junction Temp with Fiber Optic Sensors

Junction temperature is critical to determining the power cycling capability of power semiconductor devices. A new generation of fiber optical…