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Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

Modeling and simulation are essential aspects of the analysis and design process in power electronics. This first article in a short series will…


Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Learn about the different types of isolation transformers and how they are designed.


Automatic Magnetic Simulation Generation for Inductive Components Design

Automatic Magnetic Simulation Generation for Inductive Components Design

This article highlights PERMO GaN and SiC technologies which permit to obtain the most efficient converters in the smallest size.


Internal Design of Current Transformers

Internal Design of Current Transformers

This article offers an overview of the basic working principles and design of current transformers.


3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

3D Bond Wire Modelling and Electro-Magnetic Simulation Accelerates IGBT Module Development

This article introduces software MFis Wire and its advantages in significantly shortening time for creating complex 3D geometry models of bond wire…


Understanding the Development Process of Inductor Design

Understanding the Development Process of Inductor Design

This article will analyze the challenge of measuring the saturation roll off and introduce the BsT-pulse which attempts to solve this problem.


Design Techniques for Lowering Noise in a Switch Mode Power Supply

Design Techniques for Lowering Noise in a Switch Mode Power Supply

Designing a circuit with switch mode power supplies (SMPS) can be daunting at first — especially when trying to mitigate noise. Deploying some of…


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…


Understanding the Behavior, Circuit Design, and Variants of Ćuk Converters

Understanding the Behavior, Circuit Design, and Variants of Ćuk Converters

Learn about the physics behind the operation of Ćuk converter topology, design insights, and an overview of its variants.


Tips for Using LTspice for Power Circuit Design

Tips for Using LTspice for Power Circuit Design

The article introduces the typical power circuits design flow and shows how the use of a simulator can provide great benefits.


Compact Active Clamp Flyback Design

Compact Active Clamp Flyback Design

OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

This article describes OBC design challenges with LLC and LLC derived converters.


Tackling Difficult Design Challenges with Power Modules

Tackling Difficult Design Challenges with Power Modules

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power designer’s load.


Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


Intro to Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for Power Design

Intro to Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for Power Design

With the rising demand for testing and prototyping designs under realistic conditions, the need for advancing simulation platforms is rapidly…


Success Factors of EMC in the Design Phase

Success Factors of EMC in the Design Phase

This article discusses electromagnetic compatibility and how it can prove difficult for developers and project managers.


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.


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.


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…