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Get More From Your Heat Pump

Get More From Your Heat Pump

High functional integration and power density are at the foundation of our energy-efficient, cost-effective power modules for motor drives tailored…


Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

This article reviews the types and operation of stepper motor drive circuits used in precise positioning and control applications. It examines…


Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

This article makes the selection and sizing of the star-delta motor starter parts very easy. Here you will learn how to select and size the fuse,…


Triac Universal Motor Speed Control Circuit Design Basics

Triac Universal Motor Speed Control Circuit Design Basics

Triac circuits are well-known and commonly used for universal motor speed control. This article presents a basic design for a universal motor…


Simple Approach to Increase Output Power for Renewables and Motor Drives

Simple Approach to Increase Output Power for Renewables and Motor Drives

The SEMITRANS 20 meets the increasing power demands of converters for renewable and high power motor drive applications, requiring higher power…


GaN ePower Integrated Circuits Applied to Motor Drives

GaN ePower Integrated Circuits Applied to Motor Drives

The latest ePower™ integrated circuits based on gallium nitride technology by Efficient Power Conversion are revolutionizing motor drive…


Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

The DC-link capacitor has a key role to play in several application sectors that are rapidly evolving such as electrically-propelled vehicles and…


Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Short-circuit capability of power switches is a critical feature for all power systems, particularly those more susceptible to experiencing short…


Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.


Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high degree of precision.


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…


High-Precision Winding Testing with a New Type of Impulse Winding Tester

High-Precision Winding Testing with a New Type of Impulse Winding Tester

This article introduces the characteristics of Hioki’s Impulse Winding Tester ST4030A along with examples of actual measurement.


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…


A New Dual-in-Line Surface Mountable IPM for Motor Drive Applications

A New Dual-in-Line Surface Mountable IPM for Motor Drive Applications

This article features Alpha and Omega Semiconductor dual-in-line SMD-type intelligent power module (IPM) specialized for low-power BLDC motor-drive…


PWM Inverter Power Measurement System Required for Evaluating the Efficiency of Advanced Motor Drive Systems

PWM Inverter Power Measurement System Required for Evaluating the Efficiency of Advanced Motor Drive Systems

This article highlights Hioki E.E. Corporation PWM Inverter power measurement system for performance evaluation of high efficiency motor drive…


Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

This article features Alpha and Omega Semiconductor dual-in-line SMD-type intelligent power module (IPM) specialized for low-power BLDC motor-drive…


Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

This article highlights Yokogawa Europe WT5000 that helps engineers to innovate their power testing and analysis with precision, flexibility, and…


Balancing Motor Control, Radiation-Tolerance, and Power Consumption in Space Applications

Balancing Motor Control, Radiation-Tolerance, and Power Consumption in Space Applications

This article highlights the importance of the highest possible reliability of the components in motor control used in space applications.


Effectiveness of Phase Correction When Evaluating High-Efficiency Motor Drive

Effectiveness of Phase Correction When Evaluating High-Efficiency Motor Drive

This article discusses the characteristics of inverter output waveforms to outline requirements for power measuring instruments.