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Household Energy Storage Systems Power Solution

Household Energy Storage Systems Power Solution

This article discusses power solutions to simplify design and increase system reliability of household energy storage systems.


A New Thyristor Platform Optimized for 10 GW UHVDC Transmission

A New Thyristor Platform Optimized for 10 GW UHVDC Transmission

This article discusses the advantages and improvements of the 3rd generation thyristor over the conventional and previous generation thyristor.


Half-Bridge vs. Sixpack Modules for Motor Drives

Half-Bridge vs. Sixpack Modules for Motor Drives

This article discusses how the implementation of three module approach can help lower the total cost of ownership and maximum junction temperature.


A Performance Comparison of GaN E-HEMTs versus SiC MOSFETs in Power Switching Applications

A Performance Comparison of GaN E-HEMTs versus SiC MOSFETs in Power Switching Applications

This article highlights GaN Systems Inc. comparison of GaN E-HEMTs and SiC MOSFET performance and characteristics in power switching applications.


SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

This article highlights Wolfspeed C3M™ SiC MOSFETs that considers package inductance and printed circuit board layout as factors for best system…


High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

High Humidity Robustness of ABB’s IGBTs and Diodes

This article provides insight into the latest generation of 6.5kV HiPak modules with reliable performance demonstrated in the new THB-HVDC test.


Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

Configurable Gate Drives for nHPD2

This article discusses a flexible approach to gate drive designs using nHPD2 package from Hitachi targeted at traction applications.


New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

New Contender for the Power Transistor Throne

This article highlights Panasonic Hybrid Drain Gate Injection Transistor (HD-GiT) with overview of advantages that aimed aimed at power converters.


The Benefits of Bi-Directional Power Design

The Benefits of Bi-Directional Power Design

This article features the advantages and benefits of implementing bi-directional power design allowing full reversible power flow.


Evaluating the Effect of High Switching Frequency on the Performance of an Active Front End Converter

Evaluating the Effect of High Switching Frequency on the Performance of an Active Front End Converter

This article features the benefits of operating at high frequencies and the impact of dead-time and inductance value on both operation and control…


Rethinking the Power MOSFET Figure of Merit

Rethinking the Power MOSFET Figure of Merit

This article highlights Vishay Siliconix Figure of Merit (FOM) brief history with power MOSFET and comparison one design platform to another.


High Voltage IGBT Modules in the 3300 V Class

High Voltage IGBT Modules in the 3300 V Class

This article describes the basic points of the X-Series design including the improvements contributing to a safe operation of the device.


Motor Drive Applications

Motor Drive Applications

This article discusses the importance of variable frequency drive (VFD) and its implementation in motor drive applications and induction motors.


Efficient Reliable Power Solutions for Industrial and Consumer Applications

Efficient Reliable Power Solutions for Industrial and Consumer Applications

Over a decade ago, Power Integrations launched its LinkSwitch™-TN IC product family which has proved highly successful. Now the company has…


150-1500VDC Input Voltage DC-DC Converter PV Series Designed for 1500V PV Power System

150-1500VDC Input Voltage DC-DC Converter PV Series Designed for 1500V PV Power System

This article shows the advantages and challenges of 1500V PV power system and introduce MORNSUN's PVxx-29Bxx series power supply.


A Fast Track to Complex Power System Designs

A Fast Track to Complex Power System Designs

This article discusses recent advancements in power system components and power conversion architectures it also introduces Vicor's Power…


Digital Control in High Power AC-DC Converters with PFC

Digital Control in High Power AC-DC Converters with PFC

This article discusses on microcontroller based digital control architecture of high power AC-DC converters featuring power factor correction (PFC).


Simulating the Conducted EMI of Switching Power Converters

Simulating the Conducted EMI of Switching Power Converters

This article describes a method for simulating conducted EMI in switching power converters highlighting LISN model development and EMI signature…


Output Ceramic Capacitor Roles in POL Applications

Output Ceramic Capacitor Roles in POL Applications

This article provides a discussion on the basic understanding of the importance of multi-layer ceramic capacitors and relevant key parameters.


Busbar Handles More Power without Adding More Size

Busbar Handles More Power without Adding More Size

This article discusses a method of increasing power of busbars without adding size by combining Power Ring Film Capacitors with busbars assemblies.