Latest Industrial Technical Articles

An Introduction to Energy Storage Systems

This article introduces each type of energy storage system and its uses.

Tips for Using LTspice for Power Circuit Design

The article introduces the typical power circuits design flow and shows how the use of a simulator can provide great benefits.

Measuring Soil Resistivity With the Wenner Method

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 

Analyzing the Inner Workings of a Variable Frequency Drive’s Inverters

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…

Low Pressure and No Pressure Sintering Approaches for Large Surface Areas

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.

AC Equipment Grounding: Creating a Safe Fault Current Path to Ground

Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems.

Modular Multi-Level Converter Technology for Medium Voltage Applications

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.

LLC Resonant Converter Topologies for the DC-DC Stage of OBC

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.

What is a Ćuk Converter?

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering pure DC input and output…

AC Equipment Grounding: How Dangerous are Electric Shocks?

This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body.

950V IGBT and Diode Technology Integrated in a Low Inductive ANPC Topology

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500 VDC PV string inverter to…

Data-Driven Maintenance Planning for Variable Speed Drives

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the data-driven methodology can…

Popular Converter Topologies of LED Drivers

This article will analyze the most commonly used converter LED driver topologies.

Intelligent Power Modules Utilizing BJTs, MOSFETs, and IGBTs

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.

Characteristics and Uses of Zig-Zag and Wye-Delta Grounding Transformers

This article analyzes the roles of zig-zag and wye-delta transformers in grounded power systems.

High Voltage Thyristors (SCRs) and Their Applications

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductor's high voltage SCRs its applications and process technology.