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Fuji Electric introduces a new product in a well-known package to increase the output power of IGBT modules by applying…

Fuji Electric introduces a new product in a well-known package to increase the output power of IGBT modules by applying “RC-IBGT” (RC stands…

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN…

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN technology is a powerful…

Vicor Corporation released its industry predictions for 2022, covering 3 areas: Automotive, Hyperscale Computing, and…

Vicor Corporation released its industry predictions for 2022, covering 3 areas: Automotive, Hyperscale Computing, and Aerospace & Defense.

Pulse measurement using the Power Choke Tester DPG10/20 series with IGBT power stages has prevailed over other…

Pulse measurement using the Power Choke Tester DPG10/20 series with IGBT power stages has prevailed over other measurement methods for inductance…

Jake Schmalz discusses the importance of a battery management system (BMS) in protecting lithium-ion batteries throughout…

Jake Schmalz discusses the importance of a battery management system (BMS) in protecting lithium-ion batteries throughout the charging process to…

In Part 2 of the series, a sinc filter structure optimized for synchronization is proposed. The filter improves…

In Part 2 of the series, a sinc filter structure optimized for synchronization is proposed. The filter improves measurement performance in…

How can you ‘hack’ something as basic as an AC/DC converter module? This article will use the example of a…

How can you ‘hack’ something as basic as an AC/DC converter module? This article will use the example of a board-mounted power supply to…

Aiming to get the right technology for lighting dimmers applications, here we investigate the impact of the main…

Aiming to get the right technology for lighting dimmers applications, here we investigate the impact of the main parameters (and so to the MOSFET…

Power conversion circuits use snubber networks extensively to control voltage overshoots, improve efficiency and minimize…

Power conversion circuits use snubber networks extensively to control voltage overshoots, improve efficiency and minimize EMI. This article…

In this article we present the results of analysis of current requirements of traction converters powered by 750 V DC and…

In this article we present the results of analysis of current requirements of traction converters powered by 750 V DC and 1500 V DC. Based on these…

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies…

E-mobility and renewable energy systems require power management solutions that drive performance and cost efficiencies in addition to speeding up…

Learn about the applications of WBG based semiconductor devices specifically in automotive applications.

Learn about the applications of WBG based semiconductor devices specifically in automotive applications.

Some applications include string inverters, wind power, auxiliary power, hot swap technologies, traction inverters, EV…

Some applications include string inverters, wind power, auxiliary power, hot swap technologies, traction inverters, EV charging and more.

Silicon has been the semiconductor material that has been used the most in power electronics applications. The maturity…

Silicon has been the semiconductor material that has been used the most in power electronics applications. The maturity of the silicon…

This article will dissect the benefits of wide bandgap technologies for power converters.

This article will dissect the benefits of wide bandgap technologies for power converters.

This article will dive into the basics of wide bandgap materials and share an overview of SiC and GaN devices.

This article will dive into the basics of wide bandgap materials and share an overview of SiC and GaN devices.

In order to model any electric vehicle, three major parts should be taken into consideration: vehicle dynamics,…

In order to model any electric vehicle, three major parts should be taken into consideration: vehicle dynamics, transmission performance, and battery.

Learn about the operational amplifier, a device employed to perform a broad range of linear functions.

Learn about the operational amplifier, a device employed to perform a broad range of linear functions.

Installing a transformer is more than just connecting the wires, according to the wiring diagram. The first part of the…

Installing a transformer is more than just connecting the wires, according to the wiring diagram. The first part of the installation process…