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Carbon will play an increasingly important role in the future of electronics. This article explores advances in material…

Carbon will play an increasingly important role in the future of electronics. This article explores advances in material science, where carbon is…

In the ever-evolving landscape of power electronics, the choice between semiconductor-based power modules and discrete…

In the ever-evolving landscape of power electronics, the choice between semiconductor-based power modules and discrete components has a significant…

This article examines how GaN-based FETs enable high-performance motor inverters.

This article examines how GaN-based FETs enable high-performance motor inverters.

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of…

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…

Engineers may be unaware of the drawbacks of faster switching semiconductors. It is important to consider these potential…

Engineers may be unaware of the drawbacks of faster switching semiconductors. It is important to consider these potential risks as they affect the…

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate…

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate these considerations and…

The article examines pulse width modulation and sinusoidal control methods in stepper motors.

The article examines pulse width modulation and sinusoidal control methods in stepper motors.

Alfred Vollmer of Bodo's Power Systems spoke with Sanan Semiconductor's Michael Sleven for a look at new MOSFET…

Alfred Vollmer of Bodo's Power Systems spoke with Sanan Semiconductor's Michael Sleven for a look at new MOSFET technology and what the…

This article presents a price-performance analysis of the totem-pole power factor correction topology compared to other…

This article presents a price-performance analysis of the totem-pole power factor correction topology compared to other topologies.

One way to optimize automotive and industrial designs is to reduce the size of the power supply unit, resulting in less…

One way to optimize automotive and industrial designs is to reduce the size of the power supply unit, resulting in less physical material, fewer…

This article explores the selection, design, and calculations necessary to understand solid-state high-voltage switching…

This article explores the selection, design, and calculations necessary to understand solid-state high-voltage switching in electromagnetic…

SiC MOSFET switching loss reduction is possible, but challenges exist in realizing high switching speeds during power…

SiC MOSFET switching loss reduction is possible, but challenges exist in realizing high switching speeds during power module operation.

Optocouplers have long been an option for designers seeking galvanic isolation for system signals. This article explores…

Optocouplers have long been an option for designers seeking galvanic isolation for system signals. This article explores alternatives to the…

MOSFET devices should improve figures of merit. A new cell design exploring a three-dimensional charge compensation fits the bill.

MOSFET devices should improve figures of merit. A new cell design exploring a three-dimensional charge compensation fits the bill.

Powering industrial e-mobility across land, sky, water, and rail. Following closely behind the adoption of electric…

Powering industrial e-mobility across land, sky, water, and rail. Following closely behind the adoption of electric vehicles, new transportation…

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of…

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…

This article explores the differences between GaN FETs and silicon MOSFETs, provides recommendations for using generic…

This article explores the differences between GaN FETs and silicon MOSFETs, provides recommendations for using generic gate drivers with GaN FETs,…

Part 1 of this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power…

Part 1 of this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power systems, as required for…

The data center of the future—the AI factory—runs on thousands of AI accelerators, each of which consumes over 1000…

The data center of the future—the AI factory—runs on thousands of AI accelerators, each of which consumes over 1000 A. Creating a green AI…