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Power Control at 27 MHz with Variable Reactance

Power Control at 27 MHz with Variable Reactance

This is the second of a three part series. In Part 1, we described a quasi-class E circuit providing variable power into inductive and resistive loads


Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Driving SiC MOSFETs with a HighSpeed Gate Driver IC

Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that become a visible part of the MOSFET market require special gate drivers that are able to provide a negative…


Designing Custom Inductors vs Utilizing ReadyMade Options

Designing Custom Inductors vs Utilizing ReadyMade Options

Engineers are under time and budget pressures to complete their tasks efficiently. Designing a power supply can be a daunting task, especially for…


Optimizing the Prototyping and Design of Custom Magnetics

Optimizing the Prototyping and Design of Custom Magnetics

This article highlights Bourns Inc. idea on power advantages gained in using Finite Element Analysis to identify the optimum winding order before…


QuasiClass E Achieves Power Control and ZISZVS

QuasiClass E Achieves Power Control and ZISZVS

This article features power electronics consultants-engineers basic Quasi Class E circuit as first in series approach to HF power conversion and…


Thevenin Equivalent Circuit and Maximum Power Transfer

Thevenin Equivalent Circuit and Maximum Power Transfer

The objective of this article is to verify Thévenin’s theorem by obtaining the Thévenin equivalent voltage (VTH) and Thévenin equivalent…


Development of a Wideband High-Precision Current Sensor

Development of a Wideband High-Precision Current Sensor

In the field of power electronics, especially within the automotive and railway segments, the miniaturization and heightened efficiency of…


Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Temperature Stability Assessment of GaN Power Amplifiers with Matching Tantalum Capacitors

Wide bandgap GaN and SiC devices are expected to experience high levels of growth in applications ranging from power conversion to RF transistors…


High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

High Voltage Thyristors with Self-protection Elements in Situations Beyond Safe Operation Mode

This article features JSC Proton-Electrotex high voltage thyristors for addressing the possibility of forming built-in overvoltage self-protection…


nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

nHPD2 Power Modules Where Innovation Meets Requirements

This article highlights Hitachi Europe, Ltd. introduction of nHPD2 Power Modules as the first high-voltage IGBT-based power module for traction, etc..


Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

Achieving Increased Solder Joint Reliability and Low Voiding in High Power Applications

This article features Indium Corporation reinforced solder preforms that improve the reliability of solder joints with consistent solder joint…


Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

Addressing the Challenges of Utilizing IGBT Technology in Power Modules

This article features Vincotech GmbH IGBTs in power modules as it getting thinner, smaller, and faster that complicates their installation in…


Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

Power Analysis New Levels of Accuracy and Flexibility Meet the Challenges of Evolving Technology and Standards

This article highlights Yokogawa Europe WT5000 that helps engineers to innovate their power testing and analysis with precision, flexibility, and…


DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

DCM Power Modules Enabling the Electrification of Drive Train Technology

This article highlights Danfoss Silicon Power DCM Power Modules as the next generation technology platform for automotive traction inverters.


IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

IGBT Modules Advanced Acoustic Micro Imaging

This article examines the acoustic microimaging of a warped ceramic raft in an IGBT module via the integral acoustic imaging mode developed by…


Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

Power Electronic Capacitors for Harsh Environment Application

This article answers the question as to how to design capacitors for harsh environment applications.


Breakthrough in Test Procedures for Islanding Detection

Breakthrough in Test Procedures for Islanding Detection

This article introduces the power circuit simulation by REGATRON TC.ACS series and how it allows replacment of lumped component R-L-C-circuits


How to Hot Plug Sequence Your BMS Cell Connections

How to Hot Plug Sequence Your BMS Cell Connections

This article discusses hotplug sequencing and how to implement the cell connection sequences.


Electricity in the Blood Utilizing IVT Current Measuring Technology in Today’s Racing Cars

Electricity in the Blood Utilizing IVT Current Measuring Technology in Today’s Racing Cars

This article discusses how IVT current measuring technology are utilized in modern racing cars.


Zero Overvoltage Switching

Zero Overvoltage Switching

This article explains the zero overvoltage switching effect and gives insights into key aspects and applications.