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Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

This article features Infineon temperature limits for power module by understanding the effect of changing operating conditions and application…


European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

This article introduces European 'PowerBase' development of GaN-based power devices and offers insights on new substrate technologies.


Technical Articles Dec 10, 2015 by imec
Transform an LED Driver from Buck to Boost for Enhanced Flexibility Reduced BOM

Transform an LED Driver from Buck to Boost for Enhanced Flexibility Reduced BOM

This article offers a method on how a buck-mode DC-to-DC converter IC can be made into a boost-mode device to drive LED strings with higher voltage.


Advantages of the 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode with MPS Design

Advantages of the 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode with MPS Design

This article describes how consistent innovations in device design and assembly techniques improve performance, reliability and cost position of…


Low Loss HighPower Thyristors for Industrial Applications

Low Loss HighPower Thyristors for Industrial Applications

This article introduces ABB's development of the Phase Control Thyristor for HVDC and discusses its design concept and the device performance.


Powering IGBT Drivers with TI039s FlyBuck Converter

Powering IGBT Drivers with TI039s FlyBuck Converter

This article offers methods of using Fly-Buck converter as a cost-effective and simpler solution to power IGBT driver in the AC motor drives and…


Driving and Protecting 1200VClass IGBTs with HVICs

Driving and Protecting 1200VClass IGBTs with HVICs

This article introduces Mitsubishi Electric's 1200V/2A HVIC, the M81748FP, with high-side and low-side short circuit (SC) protection circuit.


How to use a small microcontroller to control the LED driver for a dimmable triac

How to use a small microcontroller to control the LED driver for a dimmable triac

This article offers a method on using a small microcontroller to control the LED driver for a dimmable TRIAC for inherent power factor correction.


Driving a SinglePhase Brushless DC BLDC Motor

Driving a SinglePhase Brushless DC BLDC Motor

This article offers a method of How to use a low-cost microcontroller as a driver for a single-winding, single-phase brushless DC motor.


Increased Power Density and Performance with 3D Embedded Substrate Technologies

Increased Power Density and Performance with 3D Embedded Substrate Technologies

This article discusses the investigation done by PSMA and offers the important core technologies required for embedding substrates.


Stop Interfering Ways to Prevent Electromagnetic Interference in Amplifier Circuits

Stop Interfering Ways to Prevent Electromagnetic Interference in Amplifier Circuits

This article offers multiple solutions to prevent electromagnetic interference in amplifier circuits of most equipments such as medical and avionics.


Electrical Power Supply Matrix Systems

Electrical Power Supply Matrix Systems

This article highlights AEPS-GROUP electrical power supply systems with GaN technology instead of GaAs technology for a reduction in APAR power…


Enhanced Module Design Makes Most of New IGBT5 Performance

Enhanced Module Design Makes Most of New IGBT5 Performance

This article highlights Infineon Technologies AG PrimePACK 3+ package that extends the current range of the PrimePACK series to 1800 A with .XT…


Highest Power density by 7th Gen IGBT StdType Module with New TMSTechnology

Highest Power density by 7th Gen IGBT StdType Module with New TMSTechnology

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric 7th Gen. Std-type IGBT Modules based on TMS-Technology that is the 7th Gen Chip in the T-Series IGBT…


Passive Embedding for Performance and Reliability

Passive Embedding for Performance and Reliability

This article discusses the advantages and benefits of embedding passive components such as capacitors for better performance and reliability.


Paralleling SiC Cascodes for High Performance High Power Systems

Paralleling SiC Cascodes for High Performance High Power Systems

This article discusses the inherent capability and behaviour of SiC cascodes to be safely paralleled for high performance, high power systems.


Advances in SiC MOSFET Technology Drive Down Cost of HighBay and Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

Advances in SiC MOSFET Technology Drive Down Cost of HighBay and Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

This article discusses how single-stage topologies deliver LED driver solutions with acceptable performance at a lower cost than two-stage topologies.


More Power and Higher Reliability by 7th Generation IGBT Module with New SLC Technology

More Power and Higher Reliability by 7th Generation IGBT Module with New SLC Technology

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Corporation SLC package technology is combined with the 7th Gen Chip in the NX-type IGBT Modules Series.


New Ways to Produce Fast Power Thyristors

New Ways to Produce Fast Power Thyristors

This article covers methods utilized at manufacturing of fast power thyristors by means of low-temperature junction of silicon chips with…


DC and AC SignalsParameters and their Correct Representation by Measuring Instruments

DC and AC SignalsParameters and their Correct Representation by Measuring Instruments

This article offers an in-depth discussion on ensuring DC and AC signals and parameters have correct representation by measuring instruments like…