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Electrical Machines in Electrified Transportation

Electrical Machines in Electrified Transportation

Learn about how electrical machines are used for the efficient operation of electric transportation.


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.


Introduction to Transportation Electrification

Introduction to Transportation Electrification

This article provides an overview of the early adoption of vehicle electrification and the basics of electrifying transportation.


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…


The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.


Understanding the Architecture of Smart Grids

Understanding the Architecture of Smart Grids

The final article in this series discusses the architecture and applications of the IoT and smart grids.


Microgrid Operations and Applications

Microgrid Operations and Applications

In this article, we’ll learn about microgrids, their operations, and applications in electrical utilities and various organizations.


Examining Current Advances in Battery Technologies

Examining Current Advances in Battery Technologies

A group of quality and certification managers at power supply and battery charger manufacturer Mascot, examines some current advances in battery…


Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

This article highlights Finepower


Reducing Size, Noise, and Field Failures of Transportation APUs

Reducing Size, Noise, and Field Failures of Transportation APUs

Designers are finally able to extract disruptive system-level benefits of SiC technology to shrink the size, noise, and field failures of auxiliary…


Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

Highly Efficient SiC Power Devices for a Wide Range of Applications

This article discusses the demands of different applications, highlights the MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SiC power devices available in different voltage…


Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

This article highlights LEM DVC 1000 family of electronic based voltage sensors that offers this high level of insulation, up to 4.2kV.


Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


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.


Solving the Voltage Drop Problems of Industrial Power Lines

Solving the Voltage Drop Problems of Industrial Power Lines

This article highlights Analog Devices, Inc. LT8710 DC-to-DC controller that supports synchronous SEPIC, boost, and inverting converter topologies.


A Reverse Conducting IGCT Optimized for Medium Switching Frequency Applications

A Reverse Conducting IGCT Optimized for Medium Switching Frequency Applications

This article highlights ABB Semiconductors Reverse-Conducting Integrated Gate Commuted Thyristors platform or RC-IGCT in high power semiconductor…


Potential of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors in Power Electronic Applications

Potential of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors in Power Electronic Applications

This article highlights ECPE Wide Bandgap User Forum with the introduction and the usage of SiC and GaN devices in power electronic systems.


Leading-Edge Power Modules for the New Era in Traction Converters

Leading-Edge Power Modules for the New Era in Traction Converters

This article highlights Infineon Power Modules development for traction applications particularly in energy-efficiency and emission-free…