EEPower

Latest Test & Measurement Technical Articles

Categories

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.


Potential Transformer Operation, Applications and Accuracy

Potential Transformer Operation, Applications and Accuracy

Learn about the operation and accuracy of potential transformers.


Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

Customized Current Sensors Enable High Power Density Electric Vehicle Inverters

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.


Types of Current Transformers and Their Construction

Types of Current Transformers and Their Construction

Very high currents can be present on power lines and in high-power circuits. It can be difficult to measure these currents directly. A current…


Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, and Applications for Control Transformers

Overcurrent Protection, Grounding, and Applications for Control Transformers

Learn about how control transformers are used in overcurrent protection and grounding.


Electrical Safety Code and Standards

Electrical Safety Code and Standards

This article highlights andividuals working on electrical circuits must use proper safety measures and personal protective equipment.


An Overview of Software Used in the Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

An Overview of Software Used in the Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

This article will provide an example of component modeling and share renowned software currently used in modeling.


SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

SmartDriver Provides Highest Flexibility for Power Stages in Variable Speed Drives

The continuing trend towards more efficient energy consumption in motor drives has led to a wide offering of devices for the power stage of…


Conceptual Modeling of Power Electronics

Conceptual Modeling of Power Electronics

The second article in this series will focus on the process of modeling and simulating power electronics from the problem definition phase to the…


An Overview of Radiated Emissions

An Overview of Radiated Emissions

Part 1 of this series on radiated emissions demystifies the generation and propagation of radiated electromagnetic interferences, providing an…


Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronic Components

Modeling and simulation are essential aspects of the analysis and design process in power electronics. This first article in a short series will…


Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

Reliability Challenges of Automotive-grade Silicon Carbide Power MOSFETs

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive applications. It reports…


Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

Testing Cascode Gallium Nitride FETs

One popular GaN device type is the Cascode GaN FET, which provides even more difficult challenges with its oscillation-prone device behavior. In…


Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Future Medium Voltage Power Electronics solutions for measurement and control require a new approach that increases simplicity, reliability and…


Understanding Phase Shift Correction in Power Analysis

Understanding Phase Shift Correction in Power Analysis

Using shunts to measure currents in power analysis might be an option for small currents, but when you look at measuring currents above 50A then…


Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation

In this article, we will discuss how to measure total harmonic distortion and the power factor calculations utilized.