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Understanding the Design, Implementation, and Topologies of Integrated Magnetics

Understanding the Design, Implementation, and Topologies of Integrated Magnetics

This article explores the design insights for integrated magnetics, implementation of components, and how integrated magnetics serve as a building…


An Introduction to Integrated Magnetics

An Introduction to Integrated Magnetics

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.


Characteristics and Uses of Zig-Zag and Wye-Delta Grounding Transformers

Characteristics and Uses of Zig-Zag and Wye-Delta Grounding Transformers

This article analyzes the roles of zig-zag and wye-delta transformers in grounded power systems.


Power Transformer Basics: Transformer Construction Types and Winding Connections

Power Transformer Basics: Transformer Construction Types and Winding Connections

Learn about the principal types of power transformer construction and how the typical magnetic circuits and winding arrangements affect the flow of…


Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high degree of precision.


Magnetizing and Exciting Currents Waveshapes in Transformers

Magnetizing and Exciting Currents Waveshapes in Transformers

Learn about the graphical methods to derive the magnetizing and exciting currents waveshapes in transformers.


Power Transformer Basics: The Magnetic Circuit

Power Transformer Basics: The Magnetic Circuit

Learn about the magnetic circuit underlying the performance of transformers, and the equivalent model to properly analyze their operation.


Electrical Grounding Using the High-resistance (HRG) Method

Electrical Grounding Using the High-resistance (HRG) Method

Learn about the high-resistance method of system grounding, its main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application.


A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

Solar photovoltaic (PV) allows us to access renewable energy from the sun by converting solar radiation directly into electricity using the…


Inductive Charging Systems

Inductive Charging Systems

After developing a universal inductive charging system and many developments in the field of offboard and onboard charging devices for industry and…


DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

This article reviews the common definitions of temperature stated for an insulating material to have an idea of its resistance to heat versus time.


What Makes a Strong Magnetic Design?

What Makes a Strong Magnetic Design?

The story of magnetics in Europe has many important researchers and engineers involved in winding coils and preparing winding machines.


Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

This article highlights Plexim Incorporated PLECS is a simulation tool developed for drives engineers for very efficient and robust modeling of…


Dual-Channel 42V 4A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 with 62 A Quiescent Current

Dual-Channel 42V 4A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 with 62 A Quiescent Current

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LT8650S synchronous Silent Switcher® 2 regulator features a wide input voltage range of 3 V to…


Dissecting the Proper Specification of Magnetic Components

Dissecting the Proper Specification of Magnetic Components

This article highlights Bs&T Frankfurt am Main GmbH design of power magnetic components that requires proper specification for good reliability.


Flyback Transformer Specification Made Easy with Power Stage Designer

Flyback Transformer Specification Made Easy with Power Stage Designer

This article highlights Texas Instruments Power Stage Designer (PSD) tool that made power supply design easy by simplifying some complex…


A Step Forward to Miniaturization for Current Sensing in Power Conversion Systems

A Step Forward to Miniaturization for Current Sensing in Power Conversion Systems

This article highlights LEM HMSR current sensor models that include a low-resistance primary conductor, a miniature ferrite, and a proprietary ASIC.


Specializing Performance Collaboration Gets it Right with Custom Power Magnetics

Specializing Performance Collaboration Gets it Right with Custom Power Magnetics

This article highlights the importance of custom magnetics design to determine the best-fit magnetics components to achieve ideal performance.