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A New Approach to Current Measurement for High Power Applications

A New Approach to Current Measurement for High Power Applications

The power utilities business is changing globally. Where once the main providers of electrical power were coal, gas, oil or even nuclear power…


Types of Non-Contact Testing Instruments

Types of Non-Contact Testing Instruments

There are test instruments that can sense voltages and currents without having to make electrical contact with the circuit under test. Several…


Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Block diagrams are a natural way to model and simulate closed-loop controls. Before digital controls can be used in a power electronics…


Advanced Validation of Magnetics for High Power and Energy Applications

Advanced Validation of Magnetics for High Power and Energy Applications

Analytical models regarding magnetic components` performance, cored with discrete distributed multi gapped design, are far away from satisfied,…


Learn About Basic Continuity Testers, Series, and Parallel Ohmmeters

Learn About Basic Continuity Testers, Series, and Parallel Ohmmeters

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…


Swept Transient Loops Improve Accuracy and Design Information

Swept Transient Loops Improve Accuracy and Design Information

In this article, we show how swept loops surpass the performance of small-signal analysis. For the first time, we can answer important design…


Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Measuring Conduction Voltage of Semiconductors in Operation for Real Time Temperature Evaluation

Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a thermocouple to the case and…


Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings, operating and switching…


Taking on the MLCC Shortage by Reducing Capacitance Requirements in Power Supplies

Taking on the MLCC Shortage by Reducing Capacitance Requirements in Power Supplies

The worldwide supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) is not keeping up with demand. This is due in no small part to the increased…


Voltage and Current Measurement Technology for PV Energy Management Systems

Voltage and Current Measurement Technology for PV Energy Management Systems

To increase the efficiency of solar power energy, the voltage of the DC power line is upgraded from DC1000V to DC1500V. The increased power…


Motor Emulator Applications

Motor Emulator Applications

Motor emulation plays an essential role in multilevel inverter-based applications to validate the use in high power applications. Read on to learn…


Arc Flash and Overvoltage Protection

Arc Flash and Overvoltage Protection

In addition to the risk of electrical shock, other hazards are present when work is performed on or near energized electrical equipment or…


Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

Overvoltage Categories in Power Supply Systems

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level…


Digital Multimeter Basics

Digital Multimeter Basics

Learn how to safely and effectively use a multimeter for taking electrical measurements.


Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…


Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Understanding the Characteristics of a Motor Emulator

Various types of motors are employed in a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to large industrial systems.


Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…


Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…


The Progression to Low Cost Current Sensing

The Progression to Low Cost Current Sensing

This article highlights Pewatron on cost reduction opportunities in measuring the traction current in universally used three phase motors.


Utilizing Totem-Pole Bridgeless PFCs

Utilizing Totem-Pole Bridgeless PFCs

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.