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Continuity Tester Operations and Measurement Procedures

Continuity Tester Operations and Measurement Procedures

A continuity tester is an instrument that checks for a complete path for current to flow.


Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Understanding the Importance of Power Electronics in Electrified Transportation

Learn about the different types of electrified vehicles and how power electronics play an essential role in their proliferation.


Key Technologies for Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Key Technologies for Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Learn about the requirements for using the IoT with the smart grid and specific application areas.


Swept Transient Frequency Response for the LLC Converter

Swept Transient Frequency Response for the LLC Converter

In this article, we apply the same simulation approach to other articles in this series using the RidleyBox®/AP310 emulation models to a more…


How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

How Future Railway Converter Demands May Change Power Semiconductor Modules

The increase of competitiveness, robustness and efficiency of future railway converters has demanded new power semiconductor modules. Converter…


What is an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM)?

What is an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM)?

Learn about the three main components of an electronically commutated motor: a circuit board, an electronic control module, and a three-phase motor.


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…