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A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

A Blueprint for EV Power Converters

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…


Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Reducing Electromigration in High-Voltage FACTS Semiconductors

Discover how to mitigate electromigration, a critical challenge in high-voltage semiconductors, particularly those used in flexible AC transmission…


The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

The Impact of Direct Liquid Cooled Power Semiconductors

Eliminating insulation in power electronics could offer higher power density and efficiency without compromising reliability.


Game Changers in SiC Power Device Performance and Reliability

Game Changers in SiC Power Device Performance and Reliability

SiC technology is crucial in driving the transition toward electric mobility and enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy systems. Despite…


EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

EV Durability: Designing and Testing SiC for Millions of Cycles

The article discusses the importance of reliable power semiconductors in electric vehicles and explains how engineers can design and test these…


WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

WBG Meets Top-Side Cooling for Sustainable EV Power Conversion

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in electric vehicles.


Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining a power semiconductor’s temperature is no easy task—but it is so important.


Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

This article examines how silicon carbide differs from silicon, and how circuit techniques such as soft switching can be optimized beyond what is…


Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

Troubleshooting TRIAC Outputs For PLC AC Modules

When troubleshooting AC outputs driven by TRIACs, some confusing meter readings can result from the solid state properties of a series circuit. In…


How Power Designs Benefit From Carbon Advances

How Power Designs Benefit From Carbon Advances

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


Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

Semiconductor-Based Power Modules vs. Discrete Components

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


Using GaN for Mid-Range Motor Inverters

Using GaN for Mid-Range Motor Inverters

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


Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

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


Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

Reliable Testing for Insulation Endurance Assessment

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


Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

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


Pulse Width Modulation vs. Sinusoidal Control in Stepper Motors

Pulse Width Modulation vs. Sinusoidal Control in Stepper Motors

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


An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

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


Totem-Pole PFC Topology: A Price-Performance Analysis

Totem-Pole PFC Topology: A Price-Performance Analysis

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


Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

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


Understanding Solid-State Switching in Electromagnetic Propulsion

Understanding Solid-State Switching in Electromagnetic Propulsion

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