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Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits

Troubleshooting Electric Motor Power Circuits

The two major parts of a motor circuit are the motor power circuit and the motor control circuit. Learn some basic troubleshooting tips for these…


Direct Current Generator Components

Direct Current Generator Components

Learn about direct current generator components such as field windings, armature, commutators, brushes, and frames.


Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Block diagrams are a natural way to model and simulate closed-loop controls. Before digital controls can be used in a power electronics…


Alternating Current (AC) Load Control with Triacs

Alternating Current (AC) Load Control with Triacs

Read on to learn how a triac along with phase-control circuitry can be used to control the current that flows through an AC load.


Thermally Conductive Foil Used as Thermal Interface Material (TIM) in Power Electronics

Thermally Conductive Foil Used as Thermal Interface Material (TIM) in Power Electronics

The omnipresent trend in Power Electronics for higher performances at smaller space require a quick, effective and cost-efficient heat-transfer…


Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings, operating and switching…


Power Semiconductor Modules to Support Lower Voltages

Power Semiconductor Modules to Support Lower Voltages

This article examines the use of power semiconductors in a low voltage drive with the general architecture.


Taking on the MLCC Shortage by Reducing Capacitance Requirements in Power Supplies

Taking on the MLCC Shortage by Reducing Capacitance Requirements in Power Supplies

The worldwide supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) is not keeping up with demand. This is due in no small part to the increased…


Troubleshooting a Programmable Logic Controller

Troubleshooting a Programmable Logic Controller

This article covers commonly used methods for troubleshooting a programmable logic controller (PLC) that is experiencing an error.


Motor Emulator Applications

Motor Emulator Applications

Motor emulation plays an essential role in multilevel inverter-based applications to validate the use in high power applications. Read on to learn…


Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

Eliminating Voltage Overshoots for High-performance Modules in the Mega-watt Range

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage overshoots can occur due to DC…


Arc Flash and Overvoltage Protection

Arc Flash and Overvoltage Protection

In addition to the risk of electrical shock, other hazards are present when work is performed on or near energized electrical equipment or…


Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level…


How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

How Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) Can Contribute to Energy Savings

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration (Power Stage, Drivers,…


Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Various types of motors are employed in a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to large industrial systems.


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…


Transformer Core Design and Cooling Classes

Transformer Core Design and Cooling Classes

Two key transformer design parameters are the type of core and the type of cooling. Common types of cooling include dry and oil-immersed…