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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…


Thevenin Equivalent Circuit and Maximum Power Transfer

Thevenin Equivalent Circuit and Maximum Power Transfer

The objective of this article is to verify Thévenin’s theorem by obtaining the Thévenin equivalent voltage (VTH) and Thévenin equivalent…


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…


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…


High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

This article features JSC Proton-Electrotex high voltage thyristors for addressing the possibility of forming built-in overvoltage self-protection…


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…


Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

Combined Current Control with Inrush Current Limiters

This article highlights TDK Corporation ceramic EPCOS inrush current limiters (ICLs), based on NTC and PTC thermistors as strong duo used in…


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..


Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

Modern Electric Motor Technology and Applications

This article features Alpha and Omega Semiconductor dual-in-line SMD-type intelligent power module (IPM) specialized for low-power BLDC motor-drive…


Supervisory ICs for Easy Monitoring of Multiple Voltages

Supervisory ICs for Easy Monitoring of Multiple Voltages

This article highlights Analog Devices Inc. supervisory ICs such as LTC2977 monitoring module that consist overvoltage and undervoltage threshold…


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…


Tamper-Proof Power Supplies for Electricity Meters

Tamper-Proof Power Supplies for Electricity Meters

This article presents some methods to make an offline flyback more robust in order to protect against a criminal employing an external magnetic field.


Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

This article highlights Yokogawa Europe WT5000 that helps engineers to innovate their power testing and analysis with precision, flexibility, and…


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.


Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

This article answers the question as to how to design capacitors for harsh environment applications.


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.


Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

Pushing the Limits of GaNbased Power Devices and Power Electronics

This article highlights InRel-NPower exploration of the latest GaN, AlGaN, and AlN semiconductor materials for power electronics applications.