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Advanced Partial Discharge Testing for Modern Power Modules

Advanced Partial Discharge Testing for Modern Power Modules

Modern power modules need PD testing that goes beyond traditional standards. This article looks at advanced diagnostic methods that help improve…


Double Pulse Testing eGuide

Double Pulse Testing eGuide

This step-by-step guide describes the basic concept of double pulse testing (DPT) and the…


Optimizing MMC Submodule Capacitor Design for Medium Voltage Converters

Optimizing MMC Submodule Capacitor Design for Medium Voltage Converters

Learn how to determine the minimum capacitor per submodule to control voltage ripple and ensure long-term energy stability in 10-100 kV modular…


Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Learn how frequency impacts transmission line parameters—resistance, inductance, capacitance, conductance—due to skin/proximity effects,…


Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Learn about distributed impedance and admittance parameters of transmission lines, their influence on voltage regulation, power loss, and…


Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Learn how capacitance in high-voltage overhead transmission lines forms and is influenced by the earth, with derivations for single and three-phase…


Enabling Smarter DC Link Discharge in EV Traction Inverters

Enabling Smarter DC Link Discharge in EV Traction Inverters

By using an integrated gate driver for DC link discharging, you can shrink BOM costs, save PCB space, and simplify your EV powertrain design.


Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

Bi-Directional GaN Switches: Conversion with Single-Stage BDS Converters

A single-stage with bi-directional GaN eliminates the PFC stage and the DC-link capacitors while enabling ultra-high frequencies. What are the…


Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Enhancing Inverter Efficiencies in Renewable Energy Systems with YMIN Capacitors

Explore the role of inverters in renewable energy systems.


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…


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.


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…


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…


Experimental Results of Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Frequencies and Loads

Experimental Results of Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Frequencies and Loads

This article presents the experimental results of isolated flying capacitor multilevel converters, including tests at different frequencies and loads.


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…


Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

This article introduces power factor correction, why it is needed, and how to design it for the system.


Energy Storage Using Supercapacitors: How Big is Big Enough?

Energy Storage Using Supercapacitors: How Big is Big Enough?

In a power backup or holdup system, the energy storage medium can make up a significant percentage of the total bill of materials (BOM) cost, and…