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SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

SiC-Based Totem Pole PFC for Industrial Power Supplies

This article focuses on the AC-to-DC stage with power factor correction


Getting the Best Performance  from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

Getting the Best Performance from AC to DC Power Supplies in Abusive Environments

This article describes some common pitfalls of AC to DC Power Supplies and provides insight how to get maximum performance for specific applications.


Kelvin Emitter Configuration Further Improves Switching Performance of TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs

Kelvin Emitter Configuration Further Improves Switching Performance of TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs

This article investigates the full-bridge LLC converter with variable-frequency operation and multi-domain interactions through modelling and…


Choosing the Right Current Sensor to Observe the Current Waveform of Switching Devices

Choosing the Right Current Sensor to Observe the Current Waveform of Switching Devices

This article highlights Hioki E.E. Corporation evaluation system using development environment devices and measurements using current sensors.


How DC-DC Converters are Making Inroads Into Vehicles and Transport Systems

How DC-DC Converters are Making Inroads Into Vehicles and Transport Systems

This article highlights Bel Power Solutions DC/DC technology with 50/700 DNC40-12/24-8G (liquid-cooled) and 350/700 DNC40-12/24-CG…


GaN Makes a Frontal Attack on Silicon Power MOSFETs

GaN Makes a Frontal Attack on Silicon Power MOSFETs

This article highlights Efficient Power Conversion eGaN FETs improvements in size and performance compared with equivalently Silicon power MOSFETs.


Powering the World with Technology that Achieves More and Consumes Less

Powering the World with Technology that Achieves More and Consumes Less

This article highlights Roland R. Ackermann discussion about Infineon power products at PCIM2019 such as CoolSiC, CoolGaN devices, and new…


Optimize your Power Converters with Faster Lighter Cheaper and More Efficient Designs

Optimize your Power Converters with Faster Lighter Cheaper and More Efficient Designs

This article highlights Power Design Technologies PowerForge computer-aided engineering solution dedicated to the design of power converters.


The Influence of the Operating Temperature on the Service Life and Reliability of Switching Power Supplies

The Influence of the Operating Temperature on the Service Life and Reliability of Switching Power Supplies

This article highlights EMTRON electronic GmbH contact cooling that heat dissipation must be ensured via suitable heat sinks/housing…


A Reverse Conducting IGCT Optimized for Medium Switching Frequency Applications

A Reverse Conducting IGCT Optimized for Medium Switching Frequency Applications

This article highlights ABB Semiconductors Reverse-Conducting Integrated Gate Commuted Thyristors platform or RC-IGCT in high power semiconductor…


New Current Sensors Measure Higher Currents While Staying the Same Size

New Current Sensors Measure Higher Currents While Staying the Same Size

This article highlights LEM three new families of compact open-loop current sensors that measure higher currents than earlier sensors of the same…


Switching Performance of 750A/3300V Dual SiC-Modules

Switching Performance of 750A/3300V Dual SiC-Modules

This article focuses on the switching behavior of SiC devices and compares Full SiC and Hybrid SiC with the behavior of a silicon device.


Cost Optimization of Wireless Power Transmission Systems

Cost Optimization of Wireless Power Transmission Systems

Advantages of wireless power transmission systems in comparison to standard plug contacts are easily identified. Power transmitters, as well as…


Designing Safe and Fast DC Charging Stations with Optocouplers

Designing Safe and Fast DC Charging Stations with Optocouplers

Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives strong demand for charging infrastructure to extend EVs’ travel range. DC fast charging…


Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

Smart Transformers as the Central Control Point in Distribution Grids

This article highlights universities in UK for power electronics development with Smart Transformer (ST) as a central control point in the…


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…


Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

Gaining Speed: Mitsubishi Electric SiC-Power Modules

The article focuses on high-voltage SiC-modules and gives insights to features and applications.


Zero Overvoltage Switching

Zero Overvoltage Switching

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


Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

Preventing Start-Up Issues Due to Output Inrush in Switching Converters

This article has shown that careful design of the output filter capacitor is important in designing switching converters.


USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

USB Type-C: Consumer Convenience Comes with Design Challenges

This article discusses the USB Type-C Connectors and its innovation for cable simplicity.