In order to model any electric vehicle, three major parts should be taken into consideration: vehicle dynamics, transmission performance, and battery.
December 23, 2021 by Anushree Ramanath
A clamp-on ammeter is a portable test instrument that measures current in a circuit by measuring the magnetic field's strength around a single…
December 10, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Design challenges for power modules can be solved by simulation. However, when there are multiple modules, topologies and components involved, is…
December 07, 2021 by Gbor Manhertz
IEC standards reduce safety hazards that can occur from unpredictable circumstances when using electrical test equipment such as test instruments…
November 24, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Learn how to use a test light to find when voltage is present in a circuit.
November 19, 2021 by Alex Roderick
There are advantages and disadvantages to both analog and digital test instruments and meters.
November 17, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Learn how to properly utilize megohmmeters and insulation testers.
November 15, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Ohmmeter resistance measurements are taken to determine the resistance of de-energized (having all power OFF) components or circuits. Analog…
November 10, 2021 by Alex Roderick
This article sketches the basic principles and origins of CM currents and uses a case study to show the measurement concepts and counter measures…
November 09, 2021 by Markus Herdin
Learn how to best utilize an in-line ammeter and what applications they are used in.
November 05, 2021 by Alex Roderick
A continuity tester is an instrument that checks for a complete path for current to flow.
November 01, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Dynamic on-state resistance is critical for the reliable and stable operation of GaN power transistors. However, many engineers are struggling to…
October 26, 2021 by Ryo Takeda
The power utilities business is changing globally. Where once the main providers of electrical power were coal, gas, oil or even nuclear power…
October 14, 2021 by Loic Moreau
To check a circuit, two of the factors that should be taken into account are continuity and resistance. The test required determines the type of…
September 27, 2021 by Alex Roderick
Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a thermocouple to the case and…
September 22, 2021 by Nigel Springett
To increase the efficiency of solar power energy, the voltage of the DC power line is upgraded from DC1000V to DC1500V. The increased power…
September 02, 2021 by Hailey Stewart
With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…
August 11, 2021 by Ryo Takeda
This article will provide an example of component modeling and share renowned software currently used in modeling.
July 01, 2021 by Anushree Ramanath
The second article in this series will focus on the process of modeling and simulating power electronics from the problem definition phase to the…
June 23, 2021 by Anushree Ramanath
Modeling and simulation are essential aspects of the analysis and design process in power electronics. This first article in a short series will…
June 21, 2021 by Anushree Ramanath
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