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Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

Understanding Thermal Management of Chip-Scale GaN Devices

This article discusses the challenges that thermal management raises due to increased power density, especially with chip-scale-packaging (CSP).


Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications

An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications

This article will describe the main applications of energy storage systems and the benefits of each application.


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.


Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.


Data-Driven Maintenance Planning for Variable Speed Drives

Data-Driven Maintenance Planning for Variable Speed Drives

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the data-driven methodology can…


A Negative Linear Regulator for Noise-Sensitive Applications

A Negative Linear Regulator for Noise-Sensitive Applications

This article discusses Analog Devices' LT3094, a negative LDO regulator featuring ultralow noise and ultrahigh PSRR.


The Development and Performance of an Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)

The Development and Performance of an Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)

This article discusses the Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor and its different segment layouts.


SWaP Benefits to Reduce Power Consumption in High Reliability Microprocessors

SWaP Benefits to Reduce Power Consumption in High Reliability Microprocessors

This article features Teledyne e2v High Reliability Microprocessors have been the workhorses across a broad range of defense, aerospace and other…


Application-Specific Capacitors for Laser Power Supply Units

Application-Specific Capacitors for Laser Power Supply Units

This article discusses FTCAP's application-specific capacitors for laser power units and its features.


Vertical Devices Utilizing GaN Technologies

Vertical Devices Utilizing GaN Technologies

This article discusses the NexGen's Vertical GaN™ eJFET transistors and their principles of operation.


PFC-Integrated IPM for Low-Power Devices

PFC-Integrated IPM for Low-Power Devices

This article discusses Infineon's highly integrated power module for low-power devices with a single PFC stage and three-phase inverter.


SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

An increasing number of leading electric car manufacturers are moving to Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Transistors for traction inverters, with some…


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

The new baseplate-less flow S3 package extends the power range of Vincotech’s well-established flow housing family. The housing is tailored for…


Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

This article highlights the impact of a super junction MOSFET gate-source threshold voltage (VGSth) in soft switching applications, using a…


Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Consortium-developed integrated power electronics for drives systems in electric and hybrid vehicles uses FTCAP DC link capacitors


ATEX and the Power Management of Smart Gas Meters

ATEX and the Power Management of Smart Gas Meters

This article features Texas Instrument on how the TPS62840 step-down converter in the DGR package can help system and equipment design teams meet…


Generation 7 IGBTs: The New Workhorse in the Power Electronics Industry

Generation 7 IGBTs: The New Workhorse in the Power Electronics Industry

This article highlights SEMIKRON IGBT Generation 7 that features four main advantages compared to previous generations.