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Vertical Devices Utilizing GaN Technologies

Vertical Devices Utilizing GaN Technologies

This article discusses the NexGen's Vertical GaN™ eJFET transistors and their principles of operation.


Demystifying Resonance

Demystifying Resonance

This article discusses resonant power and give some insight to scale a documented and closely modeled kernel to a desired power level.


Digital Power for Switched-mode Power Supplies

Digital Power for Switched-mode Power Supplies

This article looks at the history of the SMPS and how it's transformed over the decades to become a digital power supply with all…


Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

This article focuses on DPT measurement waveforms, and the associated extracted dynamic parameters.


How to Calculate Effective and Low-impedance Grounding for Power Systems

How to Calculate Effective and Low-impedance Grounding for Power Systems

This article illustrate the impact of effective and low-impedance (reactance or resistance) grounding on the power system.


Electrical Grounding Using Effective, Solid, and Low-impedance Methods

Electrical Grounding Using Effective, Solid, and Low-impedance Methods

Learn about the effective and low-impedance methods of system grounding, their main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of…


An Introduction to Inverters for Photovoltaic (PV) Applications

An Introduction to Inverters for Photovoltaic (PV) Applications

This article introduces the architecture and types of inverters used in photovoltaic applications.


PFC-Integrated IPM for Low-Power Devices

PFC-Integrated IPM for Low-Power Devices

This article discusses Infineon's highly integrated power module for low-power devices with a single PFC stage and three-phase inverter.


Electrical Grounding Using the High-resistance (HRG) Method

Electrical Grounding Using the High-resistance (HRG) Method

Learn about the high-resistance method of system grounding, its main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application.


SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

SiC MOSFET Intelligent Power Modules for E-mobility

An increasing number of leading electric car manufacturers are moving to Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Transistors for traction inverters, with some…


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


Electrical Grounding Using the Ground-Fault Neutralizer (Petersen Coil) Method

Electrical Grounding Using the Ground-Fault Neutralizer (Petersen Coil) Method

Learn about the ground-fault neutralizer method of system grounding, its main characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application.


Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

The new baseplate-less flow S3 package extends the power range of Vincotech’s well-established flow housing family. The housing is tailored for…


X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

This article explains the popularity of the topology, the semiconductor requirements, and how the new X-Series diode module of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC…


Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

Power Module Solutions for a 1500V PV Inverter

The elevated operation voltage of 1500 V has become the new photovoltaic standard and requires new and smart power module solutions for a…


DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

This article highlights the impact of a super junction MOSFET gate-source threshold voltage (VGSth) in soft switching applications, using a…


A Deeper Understanding of Power Factor

A Deeper Understanding of Power Factor

This article coves power factor as a general concept, offering explanations, equations, and examples utilizing power factor, true power, and…


Double Pulse Testing

Double Pulse Testing

Two or double testing is a key implement in the toolbox of power electronics engineers that enables comprehensive and accurate measurements to be…


Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

This article discusses DPT fixture design to obtain repeatable and reliable results from a DPT setup.