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Power Control at 27 MHz with Variable Reactance

Power Control at 27 MHz with Variable Reactance

This is the second of a three part series. In Part 1, we described a quasi-class E circuit providing variable power into inductive and resistive loads


Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that become a visible part of the MOSFET market require special gate drivers that are able to provide a negative…


Maximizing System Efficiency with IGBT Modules

Maximizing System Efficiency with IGBT Modules

With the recent push from both the wider industry sectors and the government for high-efficiency systems, the semiconductor industry is responding…


How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

High quality and reliability are among the key aspects in the design of a power semiconductor. The influence of these parameters is evident since they


7th Gen NX Type Converter Inverter Brake Modules

7th Gen NX Type Converter Inverter Brake Modules

Applications such as elevator drives or servomotors have several special requirements. One on hand, high efficiency is important, while on the…


QuasiClass E Achieves Power Control and ZISZVS

QuasiClass E Achieves Power Control and ZISZVS

This article features power electronics consultants-engineers basic Quasi Class E circuit as first in series approach to HF power conversion and…


Building a Linear Charger for Wearable Applications

Building a Linear Charger for Wearable Applications

This article highlights Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP266x linear charger family as an excellent solution for charger ICs in wearable applications.


Reduce Size and Increase Efficiency with GaN-based LLC Solutions

Reduce Size and Increase Efficiency with GaN-based LLC Solutions

GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (GaN HEMT) have a lower driving loss and shorter deadtime circuit benefits due to significantly…


High Bs Ferrite Material for High Power Application

High Bs Ferrite Material for High Power Application

There is no doubt that power electronics plays a critical role in the evolution of the overall infrastructure of energy supply, from motion control…


Development of a Wideband High-Precision Current Sensor

Development of a Wideband High-Precision Current Sensor

In the field of power electronics, especially within the automotive and railway segments, the miniaturization and heightened efficiency of…


Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Wide bandgap GaN and SiC devices are expected to experience high levels of growth in applications ranging from power conversion to RF transistors…


Current Source Gate Drivers Boost the Turn-On Performance of IGBT

Current Source Gate Drivers Boost the Turn-On Performance of IGBT

This article highlights Infineon 1EDS20I12SV and a conventional gate driver IC, which gate drivers are operated by FF1200R12IE5 1200A/1200V power…


Power Modules in Low Power Drive Applications

Power Modules in Low Power Drive Applications

IGBT based power modules are used for a wide power range and voltage range. This article discusses system considerations, effects to the power…


nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

This article highlights Hitachi Europe, Ltd. introduction of nHPD2 Power Modules as the first high-voltage IGBT-based power module for traction, etc..


Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

Power Capacitors Toughen Up for Life with Wide Band Gap Semiconductors

This article highlights KEMET Multi-Layer Ceramic Chip Capacitors rated for operation up to 200°C, featuring C0G dielectric and nickel…


Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

This article features Vincotech GmbH IGBTs in power modules as it getting thinner, smaller, and faster that complicates their installation in…


DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

This article highlights Danfoss Silicon Power DCM Power Modules as the next generation technology platform for automotive traction inverters.


IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

This article examines the acoustic microimaging of a warped ceramic raft in an IGBT module via the integral acoustic imaging mode developed by…


TRENCHSTOP IGBT 7 A Good Fit for Industrial Drives

TRENCHSTOP IGBT 7 A Good Fit for Industrial Drives

This article discusses IGBT7 Chip Technology and its benefits to variable-speed drive applications.


Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

The article focuses on high-voltage SiC-modules and gives insights to features and applications.