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Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology could change that.


Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining a power semiconductor’s temperature is no easy task—but it is so important.


Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

This article examines how silicon carbide differs from silicon, and how circuit techniques such as soft switching can be optimized beyond what is…


Using Fast Recovery Diode MOSFETs in Power Supplies

Using Fast Recovery Diode MOSFETs in Power Supplies

This article outlines the issues engineers must consider when designing Super Junction-based power devices.


How Power Designs Benefit From Carbon Advances

How Power Designs Benefit From Carbon Advances

Carbon will play an increasingly important role in the future of electronics. This article explores advances in material science, where carbon is…


How To Improve 3-Phase Motor Efficiency

How To Improve 3-Phase Motor Efficiency

Learn how to improve the efficiency of three-phase industrial motors and explore how these improvements conserve energy.


Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

Using DCR Current Sensing in Buck-Boost Controllers

This article compares the benefits of using inductor DC resistance current sensing in four-switch buck-boost controllers to traditional solutions.


Using GaN for Mid-Range Motor Inverters

Using GaN for Mid-Range Motor Inverters

This article examines how GaN-based FETs enable high-performance motor inverters.


Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Engineers may be unaware of the drawbacks of faster switching semiconductors. It is important to consider these potential risks as they affect the…


The Prescription To Reduce EMI in Medical Equipment

The Prescription To Reduce EMI in Medical Equipment

This article addresses electromagnetic interference in power supplies and how to eliminate it.


A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over discrete solutions. 


Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Learn how digital twins can be integrated into DER microgrids for optimal power generation, management, and control.


Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate these considerations and…


Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Defining Voltage Pulse Test Requirements for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Rapid progress in fast-switching devices presents new challenges that must be addressed by insulation material manufacturers and system integrators.


Exploring Three-Phase Motors: Types and Operating Principles

Exploring Three-Phase Motors: Types and Operating Principles

This article examines the operational principles and applications of three important types of three-phase motors: squirrel-cage induction,…


Totem-Pole PFC Topology: A Price-Performance Analysis

Totem-Pole PFC Topology: A Price-Performance Analysis

This article presents a price-performance analysis of the totem-pole power factor correction topology compared to other topologies.


Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

One way to optimize automotive and industrial designs is to reduce the size of the power supply unit, resulting in less physical material, fewer…


How To Select a Transformer When Designing an Isolated Buck Converter

How To Select a Transformer When Designing an Isolated Buck Converter

This article explains how to select a transformer—a pivotal step in designing an isolated buck converter—including parameters to consider, the…


High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

The main difference between wireless charging of a mobile phone and an electric vehicle is the power levels used. What challenges do high-power EV…


Using Adaptive Modes to Improve Buck Converter Efficiency

Using Adaptive Modes to Improve Buck Converter Efficiency

A cornerstone of power supply technology, buck converters transform high voltages to lower voltages. As power electronics professionals optimize…