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Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

Beyond 200 kHz: HIL Testing Solutions for Power Electronics

This article provides insights into easy-to-use, real-time-capable models for the FPGA-based testing of an onboard charger.


Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Power electronics are a cornerstone of innovation in automotive, enabling superior performance and efficiency. Add SiC and they become even better.


Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

Using Low-Voltage Devices in High-Voltage Server Power Supplies—Part 1

The increasing power demand in data centers, led by advances in artificial intelligence, is driving the need for converters with higher power…


Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride technologies are significantly reshaping the power electronics industry—from electric vehicles to renewable…


Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Power Supply Cost Analysis: Discrete, Modular, Complete

Engineers must make many decisions about power supplies. This article examines several factors to consider.


SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

SiC-Based E-Fuses vs. Traditional Fuses: A Modern Comparative Analysis

Electronic circuit interruption solutions protect the wiring and limit short-circuit let-through current and energy delivered to a faulted load.…


SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

MOSFETs and BJTs in Power Cycling Applications: Driving High-Side Switches

This article examines methods and techniques for using the active low output of a supervisory circuit to drive a high-side input switch to execute…


How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

How Electronics Components Support Hydrogen Solutions

Which active components fit well into applications for green hydrogen systems?


Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Self-Oscillating RF Generators: GaN Tech Enables High-Voltage, Efficient Designs

Advances in radio frequency generation have led to innovative designs transforming applications within the sub-100 MHz region. This article…


System Solution Guide: Traction Inverters

System Solution Guide: Traction Inverters

This comprehensive guide examines both SiC and IGBT technologies for traction inverter…


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The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

The Power Module That Stabilizes the Grid

Maintaining a stable grid frequency is more important than ever, and demand for energy storage devices is growing. A crucial element of an…


Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Silicon carbide power components are increasingly popular in electrical drive systems, but achieving low losses in a compact size can be difficult.


SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

SiC Wafer & Epitaxy Advances Enable Affordable Power Semiconductors

Improvements in SiC wafering and epitaxy manufacturing challenges are delivering affordable, high-efficiency power semiconductors.


Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

Power Stack Reference Design for Inverter-Based Resources

This article examines the reference design of a power stack designed by electrothermal simulation and presents the experimental results supporting…


Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

Designing Robust SiC Power Devices in Extreme Thermal Conditions

High power densities lead to high operating temperatures, but what does this mean for SiC MOSFETs regarding critical parameters like VGS(th),…


Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar Power Module Packaging Improvements

Bipolar modules remain a robust and cost-effective solution for industrial line-frequency applications. While the basic operation of such circuits…


Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

Meeting AI Demands With SiC and GaN Power Supplies

New architectures and AC-DC distribution configurations are increasing demand for data center rack and PSU power, necessitating more processing…


EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EEPower’s collaboration with Bodo's Power Systems has yielded a wealth of technical articles addressing critical industry trends and…


How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.