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

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

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

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

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

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

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage…

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

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

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

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

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

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

Most electrical devices require overcurrent protection and transformers are no exception. Transformer overcurrent…

Most electrical devices require overcurrent protection and transformers are no exception. Transformer overcurrent protection is required to protect…

A variable transformer is a transformer that allows for fine adjustments to the output voltage. A typical variable…

A variable transformer is a transformer that allows for fine adjustments to the output voltage. A typical variable transformer can be adjusted from…

Learn about how control transformers are used in overcurrent protection and grounding.

Learn about how control transformers are used in overcurrent protection and grounding.

There are several special types of transformers that are similar to the more common types of transformers but have…

There are several special types of transformers that are similar to the more common types of transformers but have special features for particular…

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.

This article highlights the growth of microgrids and the components of these systems.

This article highlights the growth of microgrids and the components of these systems.

This article highlights andividuals working on electrical circuits must use proper safety measures and personal…

This article highlights andividuals working on electrical circuits must use proper safety measures and personal protective equipment.