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Parameters of Current-Sensing Resistors

Parameters of Current-Sensing Resistors

This article features Susumu parts that will detail the favorable construction of a reliable shunt resistor through the KRL current sensing…


Breakthrough in Test Procedures for Islanding Detection

Breakthrough in Test Procedures for Islanding Detection

This article introduces the power circuit simulation by REGATRON TC.ACS series and how it allows replacment of lumped component R-L-C-circuits


How to Hot Plug Sequence Your BMS Cell Connections

How to Hot Plug Sequence Your BMS Cell Connections

This article discusses hotplug sequencing and how to implement the cell connection sequences.


A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

A Charger IC with N Kinds of Applications

The MP2639A is a fully integrated and flexible battery charge management IC that can charge two cells in series from a 5V power supply. USB ports…


DualCore dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Enables Separate Code Design and Seamless Integration

DualCore dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Enables Separate Code Design and Seamless Integration

The dsPIC33CH digital signal controllers (DSC) with two dsPIC DSC cores in a single chip have been released by Microchip for high-end embedded…


Zero Overvoltage Switching

Zero Overvoltage Switching

This article explains the zero overvoltage switching effect and gives insights into key aspects and applications.


Modular RealTime Development Platform for Power Electronic Systems

Modular RealTime Development Platform for Power Electronic Systems

This article discusses Modular FPGA Control Platforms and some insights into their algorithms.


Achieving 99% PFC Efficiency with ICERGi Gate Drives and Digital Control Technologies

Achieving 99% PFC Efficiency with ICERGi Gate Drives and Digital Control Technologies

This article demonstrates low-cost, extremely-high-efficiency, and Si-based implementation of PFC stages enabled by innovative ICERGi gate drive…


Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

This article has shown that careful design of the output filter capacitor is important in designing switching converters.


Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

Inevitability of Near Chip-Scale SMD Packaging for Power GaN and SiC

This article is a Q&A aiming to provide insight into the benefits of WBG near chip-scale package capability and its ultimate form, the μMaxPak…


Gate Drive Optocouplers for GaN Power Devices

Gate Drive Optocouplers for GaN Power Devices

This article discusses Gallium Nitride Technology and wide variety of designs of different competing companies.


USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

This article discusses the USB Type-C Connectors and its innovation for cable simplicity.


x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

x-GaN 2.0: The Destination FiT10 is Demonstrably Exceeded

This article highlights Panasonic X-GaNTM transistors that is called as HD-GiT that aimed for power converters application in the ~100 W to ~5-6 kW…


A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

A Novel Circuit Topology for Turning a ‘Normally On’ GaN Transistor into ‘Normally Off’

This article discusses how D-mode GaN transistors make themselves excellent building blocks for the next generation power conversion systems.


Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

Dynamically Configurable Off-Line Switcher IC for Higher Application Flexibility

This article discusses Power Integrations Switcher ICs offering significant advantages of programmability, configurability, and adjustability.


Optimisation of dV/dt – Losses Trade Off Using Switchable Gate Resistance

Optimisation of dV/dt – Losses Trade Off Using Switchable Gate Resistance

This article has explored the application of selectable (switchable) gate resistances to optimize the trade-off between dV/dt and switching loss,…


Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

This article discusses the evolution of power transistors and how they are redesigned and revised for increasing demands.


TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductors TOPTriac and its features such as temperature and overload protection.


DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

This article discusses Danfoss' DCM technology for traction applications and its electrical performance.


Handling Late Changes in Power System Designs

Handling Late Changes in Power System Designs

This article discusses Power System Design and how to improve flexibility in adapting to the changing requirements.