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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.


Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

This article discusses the evaluation of flux-free soldering process for bare copper DBC substrate to Nickel-plated copper base plate soldering.


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.


Solving the Power Density Challenge

Solving the Power Density Challenge

This article gives insight on Source-Down packaging technology, a key enabler for delivering the required power density to feed the power-hungry…


Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

This article discusses UnitedSiC's state of the art low-resistance power semiconductor switches and their characteristics and application…


How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success

How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success

How Thermal Environment Impacts Power Supply Success.


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.


Getting the Best Performance  from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

Getting the Best Performance from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

This article describes some common pitfalls of AC to DC Power Supplies and provides insight how to get maximum performance for specific applications.


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…


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.


40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

This article introduces the LTM8003, a wide input and output range, low noise, 3.5 A stepdown µModule regulator featuring the Silent Switcher…


Automotive High Capacity Power Module

Automotive High Capacity Power Module

The automotive industry is currently undergoing a tremendous change. Due to higher awareness of the negative impact of air pollutants on human…


The Effects of PCB Design on Ignition IGBTs Thermal Performance

The Effects of PCB Design on Ignition IGBTs Thermal Performance

This article presented the impact of the use of different thermal PCB PADs on the thermal performance of Ignition IGBTs.


Challenges and Solutions High Power Density Adapters and Chargers

Challenges and Solutions High Power Density Adapters and Chargers

This article features Infineon USB-PD adapters that supports a wide range of output voltages and power up to 60 W for charging different end…


Rectifier Package Development

Rectifier Package Development

This article features Taiwan Semiconductor Europe SMA and SMD Package as newer packages that transport heat more efficiently and waste less space…


The Intelligent Power Module Concept for Motor Drive Inverters

The Intelligent Power Module Concept for Motor Drive Inverters

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. DIPIPM™ series package that offers the highest level of integration and compactness for…


Model Continuity From Offline Simulation to RealTime Testing

Model Continuity From Offline Simulation to RealTime Testing

The dream of many engineering managers is having a single simulation model or “digital twin” for a newly developed product or application. This…


EconoDUAL 3 has Highest Power Density and Performance Using New IGBT7

EconoDUAL 3 has Highest Power Density and Performance Using New IGBT7

This article highlights Infineon chipset of IGBT7 and emitter-controlled 7 diode that is user-friendly and optimized to fulfill the GPD requirements.


A High Temperature Gate Driver for Half Bridge SiC MOSFET 62mm Power Modules

A High Temperature Gate Driver for Half Bridge SiC MOSFET 62mm Power Modules

This article features CISSOID CMT-TIT8243 high temperature high voltage isolated Gate Driver for 62mm SiC MOSFET power modules with High peak gate…