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Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

This article highlights TDK Corporation ceramic EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICLs), based on NTC and PTC thermistors as strong duo used in…


nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

This article highlights Hitachi Europe, Ltd. introduction of nHPD2 Power Modules as the first high-voltage IGBT-based power module for traction, etc..


Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

This article highlights KEMET Multi-Layer Ceramic Chip Capacitors rated for operation up to 200°C, featuring C0G dielectric and nickel…


Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

This article features Indium Corporation reinforced solder preforms that improve the reliability of solder joints with consistent solder joint…


DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

This article highlights Danfoss Silicon Power DCM Power Modules as the next generation technology platform for automotive traction inverters.


Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

This article answers the question as to how to design capacitors for harsh environment applications.


Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

The article focuses on high-voltage SiC-modules and gives insights to features and applications.


Designing Custom Inductors Tips and Tricks

Designing Custom Inductors Tips and Tricks

This article highlights Ridley Engineering designing of custom inductors, which the design phase involves a single equation determining the number…


Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

This article highlights InRel-NPower exploration of the latest GaN, AlGaN, and AlN semiconductor materials for power electronics applications.


Parameters of Current-Sensing Resistors

Parameters of Current-Sensing Resistors

This article features Susumu parts that will detail the favorable construction of a reliable shunt resistor through the KRL current sensing…


Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

This article has shown that careful design of the output filter capacitor is important in designing switching converters.


Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

Utilizing SiC Traction Technology Inverters in Automotive Applications

This article focuses on presenting the benefits of a newly developed SiC power module and the utilization of this module in a powertrain inverter


New Advances in Friction Stir Welding for Cold Plate Manufacture

New Advances in Friction Stir Welding for Cold Plate Manufacture

This article discusses Columbia-Staver's successfully developed Friction Stir Welding and its thermal characteristics.


TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductors TOPTriac and its features such as temperature and overload protection.


DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

This article discusses Danfoss' DCM technology for traction applications and its electrical performance.


New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new addition to its line of new transfer molded SMD type Intelligent Power Module - the MISOP.


Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

This article discusses the high-reliability power systems and increasing efficiency and reliability.


Custom Inductors – ONE Design Equation

Custom Inductors – ONE Design Equation

In the last article of this series, I introduced one equation that matters for inductor design. This is the equation that you will use when you are…


Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

MiniSKiip knows no limits to new applications and markets due to its easy assembly concept. The MiniSKiiP Dual Split MLI provides an output power…


Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

This article discusses PCB design considerations required to achieve the best thermal performance in a motor drive using CIPOS Nano half-bridge…