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1200V CoolSiC™ MOSFET: High Performance Complemented by High Reliability

1200V CoolSiC™ MOSFET: High Performance Complemented by High Reliability

This article discusses the advantages and benefits of applying Infineon's SiC MOSFETs with blocking voltages of 1200V in various application…


Dynamic Power Path Management in Charger ICs

Dynamic Power Path Management in Charger ICs

This article highllights MPS Dynamic Power Path Management (DPPM) scheme that adjusts the charge current dynamically on the input source current…


SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

This article highlights Wolfspeed C3M™ SiC MOSFETs that considers package inductance and printed circuit board layout as factors for best system…


Novel Technique to Reduce Substrate Tilt amp Improve Bondline Control between AlN Substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT Modules

Novel Technique to Reduce Substrate Tilt amp Improve Bondline Control between AlN Substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT Modules

This article features a novel technique to redue substrate tilt and improve bondline control between AIN substrate and AlSiC Baseplate in IGBT…


Closed Loop Current Transducers with Excellent Performance are also CostEffective

Closed Loop Current Transducers with Excellent Performance are also CostEffective

This article has introduced new closed-loop Hall cell transducers which give the extra performance of fluxgate transducers without the extra cost.


High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

This article provides insight into the latest generation of 6.5kV HiPak modules with reliable performance demonstrated in the new THB-HVDC test.


Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

This article discusses a flexible approach to gate drive designs using nHPD2 package from Hitachi targeted at traction applications.


New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

This article highlights Panasonic Hybrid Drain Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GiT) with overview of advantages that aimed aimed at power converters.


The Benefits of Bi-Directional Power Design

The Benefits of Bi-Directional Power Design

This article features the advantages and benefits of implementing bi-directional power design allowing full reversible power flow.


HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

HydraPACK Drive IGBT Modules and PCC Capacitors Help Maximize xEV Inverter Efficiency

This article features the new Infineon HybridPACK Drive IGBT module characterized with compact design and high efficiency for e-mobility applications.


High-Voltage Isolated Gate Driver Module

High-Voltage Isolated Gate Driver Module

This article features the IXYS' IXIDM1401 high-voltage isolated gate driver module and its features, higher performance and reliability.


Essential Overvoltage Protection for Fire Alarm Systems

Essential Overvoltage Protection for Fire Alarm Systems

This article features TDK's series of EPCOS components that are crucial to the reliability of fire alarm systems, particularly in overvoltage…


IPM Solution for Low Rated Power Application

IPM Solution for Low Rated Power Application

This article proposed and discussed the thermal and circuit benefits of a low rated power application without heat-sink approach using 600V 4A…


Evaluating the Effect of High Switching Frequency on the Performance of an Active Front End Converter

Evaluating the Effect of High Switching Frequency on the Performance of an Active Front End Converter

This article features the benefits of operating at high frequencies and the impact of dead-time and inductance value on both operation and control…


Go Differential to Test SwitchMode Power Supplies

Go Differential to Test SwitchMode Power Supplies

On its journey from wall socket to the device being powered, power typically passes through a switch-mode power supply, where the AC signal is…


Configurable Mixed-signal ICs and Asynchronous State Machines Can Optimize Embedded Designs

Configurable Mixed-signal ICs and Asynchronous State Machines Can Optimize Embedded Designs

This article features the benefits of Configurable Mixed-signal ICs (CIMCs) and Asynchronous State Machines in Optimizing Embedded Designs.


A Practical Study on Three-Level Hybrid SiC/Si Inverters

A Practical Study on Three-Level Hybrid SiC/Si Inverters

This article highlights Infineon Technologies Italia S.r.l - Austria AG demonstration of the use of SiC devices that allows high degree of freedom…


Robust AC Film Capacitors for Power Electronics

Robust AC Film Capacitors for Power Electronics

This article discusses the important factors for AC-Film Capacitors to be used for power electronics specifically on degradation during operation.


Extremely Efficient Energy Storage Based On Three-Level Silicon Carbide Power Module

Extremely Efficient Energy Storage Based On Three-Level Silicon Carbide Power Module

This article features the benefits of using SiC Power Modules in terms of energy conversion efficiency, cost-efficiency and environmental energy…


Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

Increasing Power Density and Improving Efficiency

This article features ROHM's new 1700V SiC MOSFETs for Switch-mode Power Supplies and its benefits in terms of power density and efficiency.