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Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

The advanced series of WE-MAPI inductors combine the best possible utilization of inductance and current carrying capacity with low intrinsic…


SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

This article discusses how SIC-MOSFETs in innovative packages can enable novel converter concepts to support ever-increasing efficiency and power…


Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making vehicles more affordable. This means…


Confronting Power Converter Performance Challenges

Confronting Power Converter Performance Challenges

This article discusses power converter performance challenges and how to mitigate them. 


Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Bidirectional switches offer advantages over conventional power switches and could become standard in the industry.


PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

PID Control for Solar Panel Temperature Regulation

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article examines the innovative use of…


Beware of These Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges

Beware of These Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges

The batteries and charging systems associated with electric vehicles play a crucial role in determining the efficiency and cost of these vehicles.…


Understanding Electric Vehicle Charging Technology

Understanding Electric Vehicle Charging Technology

The electric vehicle market's adoption is aided by the development of charging infrastructure. This article provides an overview of the…


How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

How Is Solar Panel Efficiency Measured?

In this technical article, we'll dive into the details of how to accurately measure solar panel efficiency using industry-standard methods.


Characterizing High-voltage Inductors and Magnetic Material via Triangular Flux Excitation

Characterizing High-voltage Inductors and Magnetic Material via Triangular Flux Excitation

Measuring power inductors to obtain real-life, application-relevant data is a challenge. The challenge further increases when using high voltages,…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

Learn about grounding electrode systems and conductors.


Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

Managing Thermals: Breaking Through Power-density Barriers

The number of semiconductors in nearly every application is multiplying. Many of the design challenges facing electronics engineers all tie back to…


Understanding Capacitance and Capacitor Dimensions

Understanding Capacitance and Capacitor Dimensions

A capacitor consists of a layer of insulating material sandwiched between two metal plates. The capacitance can be calculated using the capacitor…


Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

This article introduces high-voltage battery disconnect switches, where transistors have replaced the old-fashioned relays.


6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers

6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers

DC fast chargers pose significant challenges to a power grid. Know the six challenges while designing a DC fast charger to overcome the various…


Evaluating Battery Charger Voltage Characteristics

Evaluating Battery Charger Voltage Characteristics

This article focuses on the voltage characteristics in battery chargers and their relation to battery charging and examines voltage charging methods.


Trends in Electric Vehicle Fast Charging

Trends in Electric Vehicle Fast Charging

Ultra-fast charging methodology, ultra-fast charging station architectures, and improved battery technology are some promising trends for…


Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

The global transition toward electric cars is getting a boost from industry suppliers. The Bosch team optimizes three-phase inverters and their DC…


Benefits of UL-certified Smart Gate Drivers in Advanced Power Converters

Benefits of UL-certified Smart Gate Drivers in Advanced Power Converters

Through improvements in power switches and microcontrollers, the designers of power electronics can improve efficiency by up to another percentage…


Magnetics Applications for Solar Power Conversion

Magnetics Applications for Solar Power Conversion

Solar energy has been widely deployed to realize carbon-neutralizing benefits. Along with the demand for efficiency of power conversion systems,…