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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.


The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

This article discusses how the cost differences can be bridged by the benefits of the 4x inductor size reduction, smaller heat sink and smaller…


Properly Validating Output Chokes: Ferrite vs. Dust Core

Properly Validating Output Chokes: Ferrite vs. Dust Core

For the emerging mega-watt applications with SiC power devices, the proper validation of output chokes poses great challenges.


Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

This article highlights Broadcom isolation technologies, namely the optocoupler, magnetic coupler, and capacitive coupler.


Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

This article discusses the benefits of commercial GaN power transistors in comparison to Si SJMOS and SiC MOS transistors for a soft-switching LLC…


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.


Getting the Most Out of a DC/DC Converter

Getting the Most Out of a DC/DC Converter

This article discusses the Modular DC-DC converters and their recent developments in terms of power density.


Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

This article provides an overview of the versatile combinations of chipsets and packaging and the resulting performance.


Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

This article introduces the µMaxPak, a proprietary power QFN package using automated low-cost QFN assembly technology.


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…


Envelope Tracking for Cellular RF Power Amplifiers

Envelope Tracking for Cellular RF Power Amplifiers

This article highlights Texas Instruments envelope tracking that is a new power management technology for improving PA efficiency of LTE transmitters.


Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

Design and Optimization of Silicon Carbide Schottky Diode

This article highlights WeEn Semiconductors WeEn NXPSC0465 device for design and optimization of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Diode.


State-of-the-Art Intelligent Power Modules for Appliance Motor Drives

State-of-the-Art Intelligent Power Modules for Appliance Motor Drives

This article highlights International Rectifier Corporation iMotion integrated design platform that enabled designers to realise energy-efficient…


Validating Battery Management Systems with Simulation Models

Validating Battery Management Systems with Simulation Models

This article highlights MathWorks battery storage systems as critical technology for the success of EVs and supplementing renewable energy systems.


The Optimal Design for High Frequency GaN-Based Totem Pole PFC

The Optimal Design for High Frequency GaN-Based Totem Pole PFC

This article highlights GaN Systems EMI filter modelling methodology for a high frequency Bridgeless Totem Pole Power Factor Correction Circuit…


Simulating WideBandgap Power Circuits Using Advanced Characterization and Modeling

Simulating WideBandgap Power Circuits Using Advanced Characterization and Modeling

This article highlights Keysight Technologies Incorporated simulation of wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor devices with characterization and…


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.


Part 3 Digital Power Supply Loop Design Step-by-Step

Part 3 Digital Power Supply Loop Design Step-by-Step

This article highlights Biricha digital power supply loop design on how to account phase loss and scaling factors in a digital power supply.