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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…


Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

Understanding the Thermal Behavior of SiC

One of SiC’s most important advantages in industrial designs is its ability to perform well at elevated temperatures without excessive carrier…


Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

Implementing Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters

This article explores the implementation of isolated and bidirectional DC-to-DC power transfer by adapting a dedicated digital controller to work…


Thermal Management: A Look at Junction Temp with Fiber Optic Sensors

Thermal Management: A Look at Junction Temp with Fiber Optic Sensors

Junction temperature is critical to determining the power cycling capability of power semiconductor devices. A new generation of fiber optical…


Maximizing Solar: Strategies for System Design and Efficiency

Maximizing Solar: Strategies for System Design and Efficiency

This article demonstrates how to capitalize on and maximize the efficiency of solar energy systems.


Measuring Thermal Diffusivity of Thin Ceramics

Measuring Thermal Diffusivity of Thin Ceramics

Until now, determining the thermal diffusivity of extremely thin and thermally highly conductive ceramic substrates has been error-ridden, but this…


Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

Understanding DC Circuit Capacitor Behavior

This article discusses the fundamental concepts governing capacitors' behavior within DC circuits. Learn about the time constant and energy…


Basics of Capacitance

Basics of Capacitance

Learn about the unit of capacitance, explore capacitance parameters, and understand how capacitance behaves in series and parallel configurations.


Implementing Hybrid ANPC Inverters With Synchronous Rectification

Implementing Hybrid ANPC Inverters With Synchronous Rectification

Manufacturers of PV inverters and energy storage systems are increasingly turning to silicon carbide power modules to increase the efficiency of…


Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

In this article, learn the aspects of cell and battery construction, including electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and the difference between…


Smart Water Cooling for Servers and Data Centers

Smart Water Cooling for Servers and Data Centers

The trend toward digitalization and the adoption of new technologies utilizing artificial intelligence has led to a significant increase in global…


Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Reducing CO₂ emissions has become a worldwide goal and led to the research and development of many new technologies. This article examines the…


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Learn the difference between ideal and practical parallel RLC resonant circuits and how to calculate admittance and impedance in parallel RLC…


What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

This article examines wireless battery management systems to optimize battery performance.


Back to Capacitor Basics

Back to Capacitor Basics

This article highlights the critical characteristics of capacitors and some of their use cases, explains the different types available, the…


Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

As the demand for higher capacity, more scalable and greener next-generation battery materials accelerates, a nano-silicon solution comes forward.