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Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 1

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 1

We begin this article series on understanding standard parameters and best practices for the effective design of aerospace and military-grade power…


Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.


Designing The Next Generation Standard Power Supply

Designing The Next Generation Standard Power Supply

Power your next-generation designs with compact, high-efficiency AC/DC supplies engineered for…


Multilevel Topology for AI System Efficiency: Foundations for the Future

Multilevel Topology for AI System Efficiency: Foundations for the Future

Learn about ICERGi’s patented multilevel topology, digital control and gate drive solutions for powering AI, industrial, and EV charging…


Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

This article investigates the optimization of DC-DC converter stability through AC analysis in the frequency-domain and transient analysis in the…


Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

This article explores the design challenges of a Flying Capacitor Multilevel (FCML) Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit.


Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

By employing a fluxless reflow process using formic acid vapor, flux residues can be eliminated, processes are streamlined, and power device…


The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

The Future of Power Conversion in Home Appliances with SiC SLIMDIPs

Learn how two new Mitsubishi SLIMDIP IPMs address the growing need for high-efficiency power semiconductor devices in consumer applications.


The Digital Twin Advantage: How AI Is Redefining Power Plant Performance

The Digital Twin Advantage: How AI Is Redefining Power Plant Performance

Yokogawa provides advanced technologies and services in the areas of measurement, control, and…


Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Learn how modern substation integration merges protection and SCADA over digital networks and requires security and human-centered HMIs for grid…


Is Spice Modeling Easier the Second Time Around?

Is Spice Modeling Easier the Second Time Around?

After copying the required curve data into the Model Generator, click “Done” and it performs the calculations and produces a finished QSPICE…


Thermal Co-Design, Cooling Architecture Optimization, and Reliability Validation

Thermal Co-Design, Cooling Architecture Optimization, and Reliability Validation

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.


Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Boost Inverter Efficiency by Decoupling Switching Losses and Switching Speeds

Learn how researchers at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in collaboration with Sanan Semiconductor, have developed a soft-switching inverter that achieves…


Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…


Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

Advancing Industrial Power Conversion With Silicon Carbide

This article explores the benefits of SiC devices in selected use cases, including HVAC systems, DC fast charging infrastructure, and solar and…


Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double Breaker/Double Bus, Ring Bus/Ring…


Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating sequences with breakers and…


Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions, interruption processes, and the…


Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

This article explores the essential role of instrument transformers (CTs and VTs) in substations, their construction, accuracy factors, and safety…