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Historically, switch-mode power supplies have been too noisy for noise-sensitive A/D converters, requiring a separate LDO…

Historically, switch-mode power supplies have been too noisy for noise-sensitive A/D converters, requiring a separate LDO regulator. Recent…

This article examines the reference design of a power stack designed by electrothermal simulation and presents the…

This article examines the reference design of a power stack designed by electrothermal simulation and presents the experimental results supporting…

The third rail is just as essential for subways and metros as the overhead wire is for long-distance and high-speed…

The third rail is just as essential for subways and metros as the overhead wire is for long-distance and high-speed trains since both supply…

High power densities lead to high operating temperatures, but what does this mean for SiC MOSFETs regarding critical…

High power densities lead to high operating temperatures, but what does this mean for SiC MOSFETs regarding critical parameters like VGS(th),…

Bipolar modules remain a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial line-frequency applications. While the basic…

Bipolar modules remain a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial line-frequency applications. While the basic operation of such circuits…

As the automotive industry shifts to higher-voltage architectures for electric vehicles, silicon IGBTs remain crucial for…

As the automotive industry shifts to higher-voltage architectures for electric vehicles, silicon IGBTs remain crucial for applications requiring…

This article examines storage inductors and how to calculate losses using different models.

This article examines storage inductors and how to calculate losses using different models.

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power,…

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power, necessitating more processing…

This article examines an enhancement to traditional buck topology in 48 V distribution in data centers and communication…

This article examines an enhancement to traditional buck topology in 48 V distribution in data centers and communication applications.

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture…

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture of electric vehicles.

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach…

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…

This article outlines the industry's challenges as it powers the next evolution in generative AI.

This article outlines the industry's challenges as it powers the next evolution in generative AI.

As the adoption of photovoltaic systems continues, pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new…

As the adoption of photovoltaic systems continues, pressure on manufacturers drives innovation and the adoption of new technologies to reduce cost…

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.

This article examines high electron GaN mobility transistors as an alternative to SiC in power electronics.

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?

What causes failure in wide bandgap semiconductors, and how can engineers mitigate them?

This article explores fundamental electromagnetic interference and compatibility filtering concepts, regulatory…

This article explores fundamental electromagnetic interference and compatibility filtering concepts, regulatory considerations, and practical…

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and…

This article examines how Fraunhofer is combining lateral and vertical geometry to develop vertical GaN power ICs and related technology.