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Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…


Double Pulse Testing eGuide

Double Pulse Testing eGuide

This step-by-step guide describes the basic concept of double pulse testing (DPT) and the…


Role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors in Power System Control

Role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors in Power System Control

In this article, learn about the role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC) in enhancing power system performance through dynamic…


Understanding the Role of Capacitors and Supercapacitors in Energy Storage Systems

Understanding the Role of Capacitors and Supercapacitors in Energy Storage Systems

Capacitors and supercapacitors are key to maximizing the performance and reliability of energy…


Enabling Smarter DC Link Discharge in EV Traction Inverters

Enabling Smarter DC Link Discharge in EV Traction Inverters

By using an integrated gate driver for DC link discharging, you can shrink BOM costs, save PCB space, and simplify your EV powertrain design.


Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

A single-stage with bi-directional GaN eliminates the PFC stage and the DC-link capacitors while enabling ultra-high frequencies. What are the…


Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Efficient Energy Utilization: A Key Role in Battery Management Systems

Battery management systems are critical in optimizing energy storage systems. Gain insight into…


Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Explore the role of inverters in renewable energy systems.


Analayzing Thermal Effects on DC Link Capacitors

Analayzing Thermal Effects on DC Link Capacitors

Understanding thermal stress in smart grid capacitors can help extend DCLC lifespan.


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?


Troubleshooting Single-Phase Induction Motors

Troubleshooting Single-Phase Induction Motors

Learn how to troubleshoot single-phase induction motors, from diagnosis to fault repair.


Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

There are many formulas to calculate DC-link capacitance in pulse-width modulated inverters of electric vehicles. This article illustrates a fast…


Unraveling Passive Components: A Deep Dive Into Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors

Unraveling Passive Components: A Deep Dive Into Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors

Passive components, including resistors, inductors, and capacitors, play essential roles in circuits, influencing current flow, storing energy, and…


Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

This article discusses the fundamental concepts governing capacitors' behavior within DC circuits. Learn about the time constant and energy…


Basics of Capacitance

Basics of Capacitance

Learn about the unit of capacitance, explore capacitance parameters, and understand how capacitance behaves in series and parallel configurations.


Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

This article introduces and explains parasitics in passive components like capacitors, inductors,…


The Fundamentals of Capacitors in AC Circuits

The Fundamentals of Capacitors in AC Circuits

Learn about the fundamentals of capacitors in AC circuits, including the concept of capacitive reactance, capacitor behavior in series and parallel…


Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Determining Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function of RC High-Pass Filters

Learn how to determine the RC high-pass filter's cut-off frequency and transfer function and plot gain/frequency and phase/frequency response…


Calculating RC Low-Pass Filter Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function

Calculating RC Low-Pass Filter Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function

Learn how to determine the RC low-pass filter's cut-off frequency and transfer function and plot the gain/frequency and phase/frequency…


Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Learn the difference between ideal and practical parallel RLC resonant circuits and how to calculate admittance and impedance in parallel RLC…