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Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

Higher VGS Threshold Voltage Benefits in Resonant Applications

This article highlights the impact of a super junction MOSFET gate-source threshold voltage (VGSth) in soft switching applications, using a…


Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

Overcoming the Challenges of Characterizing High Speed Power Semiconductors

This article discusses DPT fixture design to obtain repeatable and reliable results from a DPT setup.


Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Integrated Power Electronics for Drive Systems in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Consortium-developed integrated power electronics for drives systems in electric and hybrid vehicles uses FTCAP DC link capacitors


Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

Thermal Endurance Estimation of Magnetic Components Used in Embedded Automotive Applications

This article reviews the common definitions of temperature stated for an insulating material to have an idea of its resistance to heat versus time.


The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

The Search for High-Performance, Low-cost PFC Solutions

This article discusses how the cost differences can be bridged by the benefits of the 4x inductor size reduction, smaller heat sink and smaller…


Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

Improving Vacuum Solder Reflow for Challenging Power Module Packaging

This article discusses the evaluation of flux-free soldering process for bare copper DBC substrate to Nickel-plated copper base plate soldering.


Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

Internal Faraday Shield and Small Ci-o Friendly Optocoupler Galvanic Isolation Performance

This article highlights Broadcom isolation technologies, namely the optocoupler, magnetic coupler, and capacitive coupler.


Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

Design Considerations for a GaN-Based High Frequency LLC Resonant Converter

This article discusses the benefits of commercial GaN power transistors in comparison to Si SJMOS and SiC MOS transistors for a soft-switching LLC…


Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

Why are Ultra-Low On-Resistance SiC FETs Hot?

This article discusses UnitedSiC's state of the art low-resistance power semiconductor switches and their characteristics and application…


Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

Versatile IGBT Power Modules for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications

This article provides an overview of the versatile combinations of chipsets and packaging and the resulting performance.


Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

Scalability of SiC Near Chip-Scale Packages for Electric Vehicle & Locomotive Traction

This article introduces the µMaxPak, a proprietary power QFN package using automated low-cost QFN assembly technology.


Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

This article highlights Plexim Incorporated PLECS is a simulation tool developed for drives engineers for very efficient and robust modeling of…


Validating Battery Management Systems with Simulation Models

Validating Battery Management Systems with Simulation Models

This article highlights MathWorks battery storage systems as critical technology for the success of EVs and supplementing renewable energy systems.


Dual-Channel 42V 4A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 with 62 A Quiescent Current

Dual-Channel 42V 4A Monolithic Synchronous Step-Down Silent Switcher 2 with 62 A Quiescent Current

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LT8650S synchronous Silent Switcher® 2 regulator features a wide input voltage range of 3 V to…


40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

40V Input 35A Silent Switcher Module Regulator for Automotive and Industrial Applications

This article introduces the LTM8003, a wide input and output range, low noise, 3.5 A stepdown µModule regulator featuring the Silent Switcher…


Automotive High Capacity Power Module

Automotive High Capacity Power Module

The automotive industry is currently undergoing a tremendous change. Due to higher awareness of the negative impact of air pollutants on human…


The Effects of PCB Design on Ignition IGBTs Thermal Performance

The Effects of PCB Design on Ignition IGBTs Thermal Performance

This article presented the impact of the use of different thermal PCB PADs on the thermal performance of Ignition IGBTs.


Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

This article discusses how to design a SiC-MOSFET Based 6.6kW Bi-Directional EV On-Board Charger.


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…


Design Automation Conference: An Important Update for the Electronics Industry

Design Automation Conference: An Important Update for the Electronics Industry

This article highlights Bodo’s Power Systems US-Correspondent this year 56th Design Automation Conference (DAC) plus Exhibition took place in Las…