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Vibration-Proof Capacitor Technology

Vibration-Proof Capacitor Technology

To verify that components are sufficiently protected against vibration damage, we must first set ourselves a standard of acceptability.


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A Review of the Inner-Workings of a Surge Current Tester

A Review of the Inner-Workings of a Surge Current Tester

This article presents a unique surge current tester rated for 120kA, describes an innovative approach to forming the current based on MOSFETs and…


BCMs Transform High Voltage Batteries Into SELV Systems

BCMs Transform High Voltage Batteries Into SELV Systems

This article details the Vicor BCM converter’s function, operation and capabilities as compared to a conventional DC-DC converter, and suggests…


OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

OBC Design Challenges with LLC Derived DC-DC Topologies

This article describes OBC design challenges with LLC and LLC derived converters.


Measuring Soil Resistivity With the Wenner Method

Measuring Soil Resistivity With the Wenner Method

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 


Designing Next Generation Surge Current Testers

Designing Next Generation Surge Current Testers

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more both require a surge…


Designing Reliable Power Capacitors

Designing Reliable Power Capacitors

This article TDK newly developed series of EPCOS AC filter capacitors, which excel thanks to their high degree of reliability and long service life.


The Fall-of-Potential Method vs. the Clamp-on Tester Method

The Fall-of-Potential Method vs. the Clamp-on Tester Method

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.


Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

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


Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.


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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

Popular Converter Topologies of LED Drivers

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