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Determining the best match between an inductor and an IC is paramount to achieving the best performance in terms of PCB…

Determining the best match between an inductor and an IC is paramount to achieving the best performance in terms of PCB space, as well as thermal…

The metal alloyed powder core is a kind of magnetic core, which is made from ferromagnetic alloy. After casting, it is…

The metal alloyed powder core is a kind of magnetic core, which is made from ferromagnetic alloy. After casting, it is pulverized, isolated with an…

Designing a circuit with switch mode power supplies (SMPS) can be daunting at first — especially when trying to…

Designing a circuit with switch mode power supplies (SMPS) can be daunting at first — especially when trying to mitigate noise. Deploying some of…

This article highlights GvA Leistungselektronik latest joint development that is a test stand for surge current tests up…

This article highlights GvA Leistungselektronik latest joint development that is a test stand for surge current tests up to 35kA for the IPH…

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.

Explore the concept of noise in a SMPS circuit that designers typically focus on mitigating, including ripple and EMI,…

Explore the concept of noise in a SMPS circuit that designers typically focus on mitigating, including ripple and EMI, and learn some basic layout…

This article describes the operation and behavior of the three-level flying-capacitor booster.

This article describes the operation and behavior of the three-level flying-capacitor booster.

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.

This article details how the ascent of GaN is redefining power conversion.

This article analyzes the benefits and possible drawbacks integrated magnetics has to offer and the areas of application…

This article analyzes the benefits and possible drawbacks integrated magnetics has to offer and the areas of application where utilizing integrated…

This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to…

This article highlights ABB as HVDC has emerged as a viable complement to AC power transmission, with the ability to connect asynchronous AC grids…

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.

This article describes an ultra-low parasitics Eon/Eoff measurement platform and the advantages of 100V GaN in 48V applications.

This article explores the design insights for integrated magnetics, implementation of components, and how integrated…

This article explores the design insights for integrated magnetics, implementation of components, and how integrated magnetics serve as a building…

This article showcases how 3D printed heatsinks can increase reliability by enabling extended life of power…

This article showcases how 3D printed heatsinks can increase reliability by enabling extended life of power semiconductors, reduce size, weight,…

Learn about the main parts of a substation grounding system

Learn about the main parts of a substation grounding system

This article shows how to use a buck converter to produce a bipolar PS when a dedicated bipolar supply IC is not an option.

This article shows how to use a buck converter to produce a bipolar PS when a dedicated bipolar supply IC is not an option.

The main reasons for paralleling modules are technical and these reasons become more important with SiC MOSFETs for…

The main reasons for paralleling modules are technical and these reasons become more important with SiC MOSFETs for several reasons.

Learn about the physics behind the operation of Ćuk converter topology, design insights, and an overview of its variants.

Learn about the physics behind the operation of Ćuk converter topology, design insights, and an overview of its variants.