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DC/DC Converters: Devices Capable of Converting to Higher or Lower Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices Capable of Converting to Higher or Lower Voltage

Buck-Boost converters offer the ability to step-up or step-down the voltage using the same circuit based on the application.


The Evolution of Application Samples

The Evolution of Application Samples

A brief history of how pre-made power electronics assemblies were created to reduce development times for utility-scale solar inverters.


On a Power Journey: Young and Ambitious–How Nexperia Delivers on its Aspiring Plans for Growth

On a Power Journey: Young and Ambitious–How Nexperia Delivers on its Aspiring Plans for Growth

Just five years ago, European headquartered Nexperia entered the semiconductor market as an independent entity. The former Standard Products…


National Electrical Code Basics: Computing Branch Circuits, Feeders and Service for a One-Family Dwelling

National Electrical Code Basics: Computing Branch Circuits, Feeders and Service for a One-Family Dwelling

Learn how to calculate branch circuits, feeders, and service in a one-family dwelling.


Higher Performance Powder Cores by Improving Green Density Envelopment

Higher Performance Powder Cores by Improving Green Density Envelopment

The magnetic powder cores based on atomized Fe-Si-Al particles were widely used in inductors due to their low core loss, high performance in…


DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

A DC/DC step-up or boost converter is one of the simplest switch-mode converter types, increasing the input voltage based on a given scenario.


DC/DC Conversion Principles

DC/DC Conversion Principles

Designing Electronics to Pass the EMC Test Part 1

Designing Electronics to Pass the EMC Test Part 1

In Part 1, a systematic approach to minimize conducted emissions.


DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Lower Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Lower Voltage

DC/DC converters are used in a wide array of systems in our day to day lives. The main goal of these converters is to step up or step down the DC…


Improving Efficiency and Reducing Size of Low-Power AC/DC Conversion

Improving Efficiency and Reducing Size of Low-Power AC/DC Conversion

In this article, Eggtronic CEO Igor Spinella considers conventional low-power conversion architectures based on quasi-resonant (QR) and active…


What Is a DC-DC Converter and How Does It Work?

What Is a DC-DC Converter and How Does It Work?

Learn the basics of what DC/DC converters are and how they work.


Variable Frequency Drive Basics

Variable Frequency Drive Basics

Induction motors are synchronous machines – meaning their speed is synchronous with the power line frequency to which they are connected. The…


Efficient Power Supplies Cut CO2 Emissions

Efficient Power Supplies Cut CO2 Emissions

Worldwide electricity use is responsible for a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, by taking simple steps, companies and…


National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

Learn about load computations in three-phase and single-phase feeders and branch circuits.


Methodology for Specifying Bus Bars in High Density Power Converters

Methodology for Specifying Bus Bars in High Density Power Converters

The evolution of high-density power converters brings harsher constraints to the converters introducing technical issues for bus bar designers.…


Power Module Dynamic Test Solution Suitable Also for WBG Devices

Power Module Dynamic Test Solution Suitable Also for WBG Devices

Evaluation of power modules is important for power electronics engineers, as well as power module manufacturers, to design efficient, small form…


Finding the Right Technology to Solve the Data Center Power Challenge

Finding the Right Technology to Solve the Data Center Power Challenge

Digitization and the rapid deployment of cloud services have boosted the growth of datacenters worldwide. Datacenters consume close to one percent…


Drive Safe: Isolated Gate Drivers for High-Power Applications

Drive Safe: Isolated Gate Drivers for High-Power Applications

New technological and market trends are constantly pushing for smaller solutions with higher power capabilities. The advancement of electric…


National Electrical Code Basics: Sizing and Protecting Branch-circuit Conductors

National Electrical Code Basics: Sizing and Protecting Branch-circuit Conductors

Learn about branch-circuit ampere ratings, conductor ampacity, and overcurrent protection, according to the NEC.


Eliminating Power Conversion Trade-Offs by Moving to 1700V SiC MOSFETs

Eliminating Power Conversion Trade-Offs by Moving to 1700V SiC MOSFETs

Designers of high-voltage power systems have struggled to meet customers’ needs for continued innovation when using silicon MOSFETs and IGBTs.…