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Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Why Is Your Product’s Carbon Footprint Important?

Knowing your product's carbon footprint is important. We caught up with Infineon to explain why.


Powering the Future: IGBTs Boost Renewables

Powering the Future: IGBTs Boost Renewables

Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor technology is crucial for high efficiency in high-power applications, especially where blocking voltages are…


WECs: Calculating Power Output Using Wave Characteristics

WECs: Calculating Power Output Using Wave Characteristics

This article explores wave energy converters and provides calculations for generated power output using wave characteristics.


Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

Calculating DC-Link Capacitance for xEV Powertrains

There are many formulas to calculate DC-link capacitance in pulse-width modulated inverters of electric vehicles. This article illustrates a fast…


Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Explore why high-voltage gate drivers in electric vehicles fail and mitigation strategies for more reliable performance and longevity.


The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

The Power of Diamond as a Semiconductor

Could diamond be the ultimate semiconductor for power electronics?


Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Protection against faults is crucial for any electrical system. This article examines various protective devices, highlighting their roles and best…


Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…


A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…


Electrifying Aerospace With Integrated Actuation

Electrifying Aerospace With Integrated Actuation

Aircraft have used hydraulic actuators to maneuver, but electrification is driving aerospace in the transition from hydraulic actuators to power…


Proof of Concept: A High-Voltage eFuse for EV Apps

Proof of Concept: A High-Voltage eFuse for EV Apps

This article introduces the proof of concept for a new eFuse system, which achieves a short-circuit detection response time of below 160 ns under…


EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

The article discusses the importance of reliable power semiconductors in electric vehicles and explains how engineers can design and test these…


WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in electric vehicles.


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.


Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…


How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As…


Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

With the advancement of electrification in the automotive industry, active cooling is needed more often. When a fan is used, noise can become a…


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…


Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Introduction to Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.


Exploring the Electrification Shift: Current Sensing Technologies Adapt to New Challenges

Exploring the Electrification Shift: Current Sensing Technologies Adapt to New Challenges

As electrification trends evolve, so must current sensing technology.