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Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

Benefitting from the Evolution of Power Transistors

This article discusses the evolution of power transistors and how they are redesigned and revised for increasing demands.


TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

TOPTriac - A Temperature and Overload Protected Triac

This article discusses WeEn Semiconductors TOPTriac and its features such as temperature and overload protection.


DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

DCM™ 1000X Designed to Meet the Future SiC Demand of Electric Vehicle Drive Trains

This article discusses Danfoss' DCM technology for traction applications and its electrical performance.


eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

eGaN® FET-Based Synchronous Rectification

This article covers the similarities and differences of Si MOSFETS and eGan FETS that function as a “body diode” as well as their advantages…


Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

Making the Most of Three-Level NPC Topology

This article looks at two chipset combinations to highlight the importance of understanding how the target parameters affect the selection of chips…


New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

New Transfer Molded SMD Type IPM from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric introduced a new addition to its line of new transfer molded SMD type Intelligent Power Module - the MISOP.


Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

This article has used the example of photovoltaic installations to show the advances in recent LEM current transducers


Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

Integrated Circuits Offer Enhanced Protection & Improved Safety Features for High Reliability Power Supplies

This article discusses the high-reliability power systems and increasing efficiency and reliability.


Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi Suijin Series of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Hitachi’s Suijin series of automotive power modules provide a range of high power, high-performance power modules to meet the most demanding…


Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

Maximize Your Power to the Next Level of Power Density With New Chips and Topologies

MiniSKiip knows no limits to new applications and markets due to its easy assembly concept. The MiniSKiiP Dual Split MLI provides an output power…


Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

Optimized Thermal Layout for CIPOSTM Nano Half-Bridge Intelligent Power Modules

This article discusses PCB design considerations required to achieve the best thermal performance in a motor drive using CIPOS Nano half-bridge…


What They Don’t Teach About Synchronous Rectifiers in School – Selected Topics from Real Designs

What They Don’t Teach About Synchronous Rectifiers in School – Selected Topics from Real Designs

This article discusses synchronous rectifiers in continuous-conduction mode and introduces MPS MP6908 from Monolithic Power Systems.


Using Sintering Technology to Reduce Failure Rate of High Current Thyristors

Using Sintering Technology to Reduce Failure Rate of High Current Thyristors

This article explores several ways to reduce degradation and early failures of power semiconductor thyristors with a semiconductor chip dia. 80 mm…


Power Supply with Excellent Insulation for MediumVoltage Systems

Power Supply with Excellent Insulation for MediumVoltage Systems

This article discusses GvA Power Supply System and some insights to its features and advantages.


Tiny µModule Boost Regulator for Low Voltage Optical Systems

Tiny µModule Boost Regulator for Low Voltage Optical Systems

Analog Devices, Inc. announced the "Power by Linear" LTM4661, a low power step-up µModule regulator in a 6.25mm x 6.25mm x 2.42mm BGA…


Electrolytic Capacitor Leakage Current

Electrolytic Capacitor Leakage Current

This article discusses Electrolytic Capacitors characteristic of leakage current and how it is important to allow 'self-healing'


IGBT Driver Module Enables High Power Systems Design with Reduced Design Time and Cost

IGBT Driver Module Enables High Power Systems Design with Reduced Design Time and Cost

IXYS Corporation introduces new IXIDM1403 driver module to serve the market with IGBT driver parts that enable a short design cycle and the lowest…


Silicon Nitride Substrates for Improved Performance in Power Electronics

Silicon Nitride Substrates for Improved Performance in Power Electronics

This article discusses the comparison between silicon nitride substrates and other materials and offers insights of Silicon Nitride Substrates.


eGaN® Technology is Coming to Cars

eGaN® Technology is Coming to Cars

This article discusses Gallium Nitride Power Devices for Automotive Applications.


Intermediate Voltage to Increase Power Conversion Efficiency

Intermediate Voltage to Increase Power Conversion Efficiency

There are various solutions for applications that need a high input voltage to a very low output voltage conversion.  One instance is the…