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Achieving very low or zero standby power for AC-DC power supplies

Achieving very low or zero standby power for AC-DC power supplies

In the future, the average household will have more than 60 devices plugged in and on standby 24 hours a day. From coffee machines and TVs to chargers


Dynamic Parameters Measurement for Fast Switching Devices

Dynamic Parameters Measurement for Fast Switching Devices

This article introduces LEMSYS PRO-AC, a test equipment specifically dedicated to fast-medium power semiconductor devices with better performance.


System Solution: “SiC-Inverter for Industrial Motor Drive”

System Solution: “SiC-Inverter for Industrial Motor Drive”

This article discusses the advantages of Silicon Carbide for industrial motor drive inverters over the silicon counter-part of such devices.


LinPak – the new Standard Phase-Leg Module with Exceptional Low Inductance

LinPak – the new Standard Phase-Leg Module with Exceptional Low Inductance

This article introduces ABB Semiconductor's LinPak, a new IGBT module generation that is the enabler for lowest overall stray inductance.


Radiation Action on IV Characteristics of Power Semiconductor Devices Based on Silicon

Radiation Action on IV Characteristics of Power Semiconductor Devices Based on Silicon

Results of theoretical research of influence of cumulative dose on I-V characteristics (IVC) of power semiconductor devices based on silicon are…


Temperature Limits for Power Modules – Part 2: Lifetime

Temperature Limits for Power Modules – Part 2: Lifetime

This article talks about calculating if the module internal interconnects could withstand the temperature swings and meet the design lifetime…


20 MHz Bandwidth Envelope Tracking Power Supply Using eGaN® FETs

20 MHz Bandwidth Envelope Tracking Power Supply Using eGaN® FETs

This article highlights Efficient Power Conversion ET power supply using EPC8004 high frequency eGaN FETs for 4G LTE wireless base station…


4th Generation Field Stop IGBT with Enhanced Latch up Immunity

4th Generation Field Stop IGBT with Enhanced Latch up Immunity

This article highlights Fairchild Semiconductor 4th generation Field Stop (FS) IGBT that offers superior device performance under static and…


6500 V X-Series High Voltage IGBT Modules

6500 V X-Series High Voltage IGBT Modules

This article introduces Mitsubishi Electric's 6500V X-Series High Voltage IGBT module for power modules operating at 150ºC junction temperature.


Transfer Mold IPM Family “SLIMDIP” with 5A/15A 600V RC (Reverse Conducting) IGBT in a Compact Package

Transfer Mold IPM Family “SLIMDIP” with 5A/15A 600V RC (Reverse Conducting) IGBT in a Compact Package

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Dual-In-line Package (DIP) Intelligent Power Module SLIMDIP with ratings of 5A and 15A/600V in a…


IGCT – A Highly Efficient Device with Continuing Great Success in High Power Applications

IGCT – A Highly Efficient Device with Continuing Great Success in High Power Applications

This article compares the IGCT with IGBT and discusses its advantages of IGCT over IGBT in terms of power density as well as device and converter…


Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

This article features Infineon temperature limits for power module by understanding the effect of changing operating conditions and application…


Data Sheet Factors in Resistor Selection

Data Sheet Factors in Resistor Selection

This article highlights Isabellenhütte about selecting a resistor for applications using data sheets that provide factors that influence the…


European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

This article introduces European 'PowerBase' development of GaN-based power devices and offers insights on new substrate technologies.


Technical Articles Dec 10, 2015 by imec
Biricha Lecture Notes on Analog and Digital Power Supply Design Part 2D

Biricha Lecture Notes on Analog and Digital Power Supply Design Part 2D

This article discusses the reasons why Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller is not best suited for stabilising most switch-mode power…


Calibration Meeting the Challenges of HighFrequency Power Measurement

Calibration Meeting the Challenges of HighFrequency Power Measurement

This article defines calibration and introduces Yokogawa's calibration capabilities and emphasizes the importance of accreditation for…


Rethinking Power Analysis

Rethinking Power Analysis

This article introduces ZES ZIMMER's innovations to their power analyzers in terms of DUT physical interface, user interface and interface to…


Everything for Capacitive Power Supplies from a Single Source

Everything for Capacitive Power Supplies from a Single Source

This article emphasizes the importance of capacitors and their capacitive properties and topologies in the designs of power supplies.


Adding Flexibility to ACDC Power Supply Design that Uses PFCLLC Topology

Adding Flexibility to ACDC Power Supply Design that Uses PFCLLC Topology

This article discusses the advantages of PFC/LLC Combo controller and their key features and benefits in adding flexibility to power supply designs.


BiAgX HighTemperature LeadFree Pbfree Solder Paste

BiAgX HighTemperature LeadFree Pbfree Solder Paste

This article introducest Indium Corporation's BiAgX, a high-temperature lead-free solder paste for surface-mount-technology (SMT) applications.