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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…


Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

Optimizing the Frequency Properties of Silicon IGBTs

This article proposes a method to obtain optimal properties of silicon fast IGBT chips designed for joint operation with SiC SBD in hybrid modules.…


Digital Electronics Basics: Universal Gates

Digital Electronics Basics: Universal Gates

Learn about basic logic gates that can be combined to implement any Boolean expression.


Introduction to Battery Emulators

Introduction to Battery Emulators

Learn about how a battery emulator can be used in validating a battery management system (BMS).


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.


Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

Bulk Capacitor Optimization for Offline Power Supplies Using GaN ICs

The adoption of USBPD 3.0 and Type-C connectors is expected to standardize power adaptors across previously segmented electronic markets. Gone are…


Choosing the Right Battery Configuration

Choosing the Right Battery Configuration

Today, portable electronics are everywhere, and batteries are used to power these devices. Batteries are an example of how electrical energy is…


Swept Transient Loops Improve Accuracy and Design Information

Swept Transient Loops Improve Accuracy and Design Information

In this article, we show how swept loops surpass the performance of small-signal analysis. For the first time, we can answer important design…


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.


Digital Power Electronics Basics: Digital (Binary) Operation

Digital Power Electronics Basics: Digital (Binary) Operation

Learn about the binary system employed in digital electronics.


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…


Design Challenges and Solutions for Solar Inverters

Design Challenges and Solutions for Solar Inverters

Designers of solar inverters face a multidimensional challenge to ensure solar power continues to meet the growing demand for clean energy. This…


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.


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…


Electrical Shock and its Effects

Electrical Shock and its Effects

Anyone working on electrical equipment should have respect for all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of electricity, and follow safe work…


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,…