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Measuring Soil Resistivity With the Wenner Method

Measuring Soil Resistivity With the Wenner Method

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 


Designing Next Generation Surge Current Testers

Designing Next Generation Surge Current Testers

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more both require a surge…


The Fall-of-Potential Method vs. the Clamp-on Tester Method

The Fall-of-Potential Method vs. the Clamp-on Tester Method

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.


An Introduction to the Fall-of-Potential Method

An Introduction to the Fall-of-Potential Method

Learn about the fall-of-potential method of determining the resistance of a grounding electrode.


Tackling Difficult Design Challenges with Power Modules

Tackling Difficult Design Challenges with Power Modules

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power designer’s load.


Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

Optimizing Design with the Hanna Curve

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.


Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

Modular EMI Filter Selection for AC-DC Converters

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.


Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

Silicon Carbide Current-Limiting Devices

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.


Power Transformer Basics: Transformer Construction Types and Winding Connections

Power Transformer Basics: Transformer Construction Types and Winding Connections

Learn about the principal types of power transformer construction and how the typical magnetic circuits and winding arrangements affect the flow of…


Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high degree of precision.


Causes and Solutions of the Potential Induced Degradation (PID) Effect in PV Modules

Causes and Solutions of the Potential Induced Degradation (PID) Effect in PV Modules

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Tools and Implementation

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Tools and Implementation

In this article, learn about some different hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they apply to power…


Intro to Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for Power Design

Intro to Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for Power Design

With the rising demand for testing and prototyping designs under realistic conditions, the need for advancing simulation platforms is rapidly…


The Development and Performance of an Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)

The Development and Performance of an Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)

This article discusses the Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor and its different segment layouts.


Demystifying Resonance

Demystifying Resonance

This article discusses resonant power and give some insight to scale a documented and closely modeled kernel to a desired power level.


Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

Obtaining Repeatable and Reliable Double-Pulse Test Results

This article focuses on DPT measurement waveforms, and the associated extracted dynamic parameters.


Success Factors of EMC in the Design Phase

Success Factors of EMC in the Design Phase

This article discusses electromagnetic compatibility and how it can prove difficult for developers and project managers.


Second Sourcing Rectifiers

Second Sourcing Rectifiers

This article will focus on some of the issues designers face when comparing datasheets and what critical information is missing in a datasheet.


Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

Smarter Packaging for Demanding Power Applications

The new baseplate-less flow S3 package extends the power range of Vincotech’s well-established flow housing family. The housing is tailored for…


X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

X-Series RFC Diodes for Robust and Reliable Medium-Voltage Drives

This article explains the popularity of the topology, the semiconductor requirements, and how the new X-Series diode module of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC…