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Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…


Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

Inverter Efficiency: Navigating Measurement Challenges in SiC- and GaN-Driven Systems

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be true, it could mean you found…


A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.


Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…


GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

GaN Transistors Simplify High-Current Motor Drive Inverter Design

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…


Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

NEC 2023 Basics: Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors

Learn how to size equipment grounding conductors.


Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers currently under development have to meet more demanding specifications than today’s installed charger…


Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Powering the Control of Modern Energy Systems

Reducing CO₂ emissions has become a worldwide goal and led to the research and development of many new technologies. This article examines the…


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

This article discusses how SIC-MOSFETs in innovative packages can enable novel converter concepts to support ever-increasing efficiency and power…


Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Could Bidirectional Switches Become an Industry Standard?

Bidirectional switches offer advantages over conventional power switches and could become standard in the industry.


Beware of These Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges

Beware of These Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges

The batteries and charging systems associated with electric vehicles play a crucial role in determining the efficiency and cost of these vehicles.…


Immersed, Integrated Aircraft Fuel Cell System Converter

Immersed, Integrated Aircraft Fuel Cell System Converter

Integrated systems typically use several independent subsystems from different manufacturers connected to each other. To improve power density,…


Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

This article introduces high-voltage battery disconnect switches, where transistors have replaced the old-fashioned relays.


An Introduction To Flow Batteries

An Introduction To Flow Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries get all the headlines, but flow batteries are a viable option, particularly for large-scale grid storage.


Trends in Electric Vehicle Fast Charging

Trends in Electric Vehicle Fast Charging

Ultra-fast charging methodology, ultra-fast charging station architectures, and improved battery technology are some promising trends for…


Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

Bosch Uses Simulation to Optimize Inverters for EVs

The global transition toward electric cars is getting a boost from industry suppliers. The Bosch team optimizes three-phase inverters and their DC…


Practical Guidelines for Litz Wire Selection and AC Copper Losses Estimation Part 2

Practical Guidelines for Litz Wire Selection and AC Copper Losses Estimation Part 2

The second in a two-part series, this article focuses on Litz wire conductors, well-known and massively used in magnetic components dedicated to…


Practical Guidelines for Litz Wire Selection and AC Copper Losses Estimation Part 1

Practical Guidelines for Litz Wire Selection and AC Copper Losses Estimation Part 1

Applied to Resonant Power Magnetics used in Automotive Converters.