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How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

How High Voltage Nonsynchronous Boost Controllers Can Significantly Decrease EMI

Even controller-based products with discrete power switches and catch diodes can achieve low emissions. However, in order to meet low emissions…


Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

Isolated Gate Drivers for Modern Power Electronics

One constant in the fast-evolving field of high-powered automotive and industrial electronics is the relentless demand for better efficiency,…


Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Enhancing xEV Powertrains With Advanced Trench Tech

Power electronics are a cornerstone of innovation in automotive, enabling superior performance and efficiency. Add SiC and they become even better.


Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Navigating the Evolving Patent Landscape in SiC and GaN Technologies

Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride technologies are significantly reshaping the power electronics industry—from electric vehicles to renewable…


SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

SiC Power Stack Evaluation Kit: Accelerate Inverter Development

This article examines an evaluation kit to shorten time-to-market for SiC inverters.


Next-Gen 650 V SiC MOSFETs Improve Performance for EV Applications

Next-Gen 650 V SiC MOSFETs Improve Performance for EV Applications

Onboard chargers (OBCs) and DC-DC converters in EVs demand high performance but are also…


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Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Silicon carbide power components are increasingly popular in electrical drive systems, but achieving low losses in a compact size can be difficult.


The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

The Crucial Role of Si IGBTs in Automotive

As the automotive industry shifts to higher-voltage architectures for electric vehicles, silicon IGBTs remain crucial for applications requiring…


EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EVs, GaN, SiC, AI, ICs: 2024 Was All About the Acronyms

EEPower’s collaboration with Bodo's Power Systems has yielded a wealth of technical articles addressing critical industry trends and…


Addressing Automotive LED Design Challenges

Addressing Automotive LED Design Challenges

Light-emitting diodes have become the backbone of interior and exterior vehicle lighting systems. This article examines the challenges they present…


Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.


Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…


Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Traction Inverter Trends: Transfer Molded Modules

Transfer molded modules could meet new BEV requirements regarding power handling capability and electrical and thermal performance.


Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Improving Reverse Recovery Time With Trench MOS Structures

Trench MOS structures offer several benefits compared to traditional p-n junction solutions. Learn what they are here.


Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

This article presents the latest developments in 3.3 kV SiC power modules.


Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Mitigating Failures in High-Voltage EV Gate Drivers

Explore why high-voltage gate drivers in electric vehicles fail and mitigation strategies for more reliable performance and longevity.


Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Augment Simulation and Test

Discover the next generation of high-performance, modular, bidirectional, and regenerative…


Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…


An Evolution in Isolated Current Sensing for Automotive Design

An Evolution in Isolated Current Sensing for Automotive Design

As electrification gains momentum, current sensor technology is poised to play a significant role.


Proof of Concept: A High-Voltage eFuse for EV Apps

Proof of Concept: A High-Voltage eFuse for EV Apps

This article introduces the proof of concept for a new eFuse system, which achieves a short-circuit detection response time of below 160 ns under…