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Enhanced IGBT Module Power Density Utilizing the Improved Thermal Conductivity of SLC-Technology

Enhanced IGBT Module Power Density Utilizing the Improved Thermal Conductivity of SLC-Technology

This article introduces the new IGBT module generation of Mitsubishi Electric with improved Insulated Metal Baseplate as a key element of the…


Soft-Short Protection, a Burning Issue in Mobile Travel Adapters

Soft-Short Protection, a Burning Issue in Mobile Travel Adapters

This article discusses the importance of protecting mobile devices by using standard cables and introduces Dialog Semiconductor's SmartDefender.


Improving Thermal Performance with Chip-Scale Packaged Gallium Nitride Transistors

Improving Thermal Performance with Chip-Scale Packaged Gallium Nitride Transistors

This article discusses the advantages of chip-scale packaging of GaN transistors by evaluating its thermal performance and efficiency.


Design Methodology for First Pass Success: A rationale for hardware simulation

Design Methodology for First Pass Success: A rationale for hardware simulation

This article highlights the importance of modelling and simulation task in design methodology to reduce the number of design iterations and acquire…


High Current Power MOSFET with Current Mirror and Temperature Sense Diodes

High Current Power MOSFET with Current Mirror and Temperature Sense Diodes

This article discusses the advantages of IXYS' MMIXT132N50P3 with current mirror to monitor the drain current and its various applications.


Recent Advancements in IGCT Technologies for High-Power Electronics Applications

Recent Advancements in IGCT Technologies for High-Power Electronics Applications

This article discusses the main features which make the IGCT an attractive option for high power applications with respect to the technology…


Simplify Power Electronics Design with GaN Power ICs

Simplify Power Electronics Design with GaN Power ICs

This article highlights Gallium Nitride's (GAN) advantages over silicon in terms of performance to finally displace silicon in power devices.


Overcoming Challenges in Driving Silicon Carbide Power Modules

Overcoming Challenges in Driving Silicon Carbide Power Modules

This article discusses the advancements of AgileSwitch in Programmable Gate Drivers.


No Need for External Sensors in New Inverters

No Need for External Sensors in New Inverters

This article introduces IC integration to allow PCB based sensor solutions for the reduction of cost and footprint of power converters.


Essential Considerations Relating to Partial Discharge

Essential Considerations Relating to Partial Discharge

This article emphasizes the essential considerations engineers need to take note of in design of insulation relating to partial discharge.


CIPS 2016 - Power Electronics in Challenging Little Boxes and More

CIPS 2016 - Power Electronics in Challenging Little Boxes and More

This article discusses methods on solving challenges in power electronics and suggests methods to improve performance of power electronics…


Enabling Faster Response to Changing Energy Demands with Power Modules

Enabling Faster Response to Changing Energy Demands with Power Modules

This article discusses the impact and importance of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in the market and introduces Vincotech's flow series power…


Neo-Iso™ Power Switch Enables IoT and Industrial Systems Better than Mechanical and Solid State Relays

Neo-Iso™ Power Switch Enables IoT and Industrial Systems Better than Mechanical and Solid State Relays

This article discusses how SemTech's Neo-Iso™ power switch enables IoT and industrial systems better than mechanical and solid-state relays.


SiC Cascode in 440 VAC – 800 VDC Power Factor Correction

SiC Cascode in 440 VAC – 800 VDC Power Factor Correction

This article explores the wide bandgap switching devices design tradeoffs for efficiency and power factor in implementing designs at higher…


Silicon and GaN Transistor Comparison: Optimized Inverter Design

Silicon and GaN Transistor Comparison: Optimized Inverter Design

This article highlights the advantages of GaN E-HMET from GaN Systems over the conventional silicon-based IGBT and MOSFET inverter solutions.


User Configurable Gate Drives

User Configurable Gate Drives

This article discusses the user configurable gate drives' performance benefits for converter power stack designers and maintenance engineers.


Rectiverter Creates New Category of Power System

Rectiverter Creates New Category of Power System

This article discusses the advantages and features of Eltek's Rectiverter in terms of design simplicity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.


Using DC-DC Converters in Parallel

Using DC-DC Converters in Parallel

This article discusses methods in using two DC-DC converters in parallel operation for better reliability and redundancy for devices.


SiC for safeguarding AC and DC power circuitry

SiC for safeguarding AC and DC power circuitry

This article discusses the novel Silicon Carbine based hybrid surge suppressor module for safeguarding AC and DC power circuitry and its benefits.


Reference Design for Inverters: First integrated solution for e-mobility and industry

Reference Design for Inverters: First integrated solution for e-mobility and industry

This article discusses the TDK and Infineon's new integrated solution for inverters for e-mobility power trains and industrial applications.