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Energy Band Structures in Solids

Energy Band Structures in Solids

When a particular element’s atoms are far apart, each individual atom exhibits some permissible energy levels. But, with atoms closely packed in…


Understanding Phase Shift Correction in Power Analysis

Understanding Phase Shift Correction in Power Analysis

Using shunts to measure currents in power analysis might be an option for small currents, but when you look at measuring currents above 50A then…


Interatomic Bonding in the Solid-State

Interatomic Bonding in the Solid-State

Learn about solid-state characteristics: atomic bonding and crystals.


Examining Current Advances in Battery Technologies

Examining Current Advances in Battery Technologies

A group of quality and certification managers at power supply and battery charger manufacturer Mascot, examines some current advances in battery…


What is Partial Discharge?

What is Partial Discharge?

This article will dissect what partial discharge is and explain where partial discharge can occur.


Understanding the Electric Structure of Atoms

Understanding the Electric Structure of Atoms

In this “semiconductor basics” article, learn about the electronic structure of atoms and the electrons’ energy.


Understanding Atomic Energy Levels in Solid-state Electronic Devices

Understanding Atomic Energy Levels in Solid-state Electronic Devices

Learn about the shell structure of atomic energy levels.


Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Power Factor Calculation

In this article, we will discuss how to measure total harmonic distortion and the power factor calculations utilized.


How Does Flyback Synchronous Rectification Affect EMI?

How Does Flyback Synchronous Rectification Affect EMI?

This article highlights Monolithic Power Systems flyback adapter design with synchronous rectification (SR) as different from conventional set-ups…


An Introduction to Harmonics

An Introduction to Harmonics

This article will provide a basic introduction of harmonics in power engineering.


How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

How SiC MOSFETS are Made and How They Work Best

This article highlights Avnet Silica devices featuring STSiC Power components for SiC information.


Reactors in a Power System

Reactors in a Power System

This article highlights two common types of reactors which are the dry-type and the oil-immersed.


Magnetism as an Energy Source: Understanding Magnetic Force

Magnetism as an Energy Source: Understanding Magnetic Force

This article will discuss magnetic fields and electromagnetism.


Magnetism as a Voltage Source

Magnetism as a Voltage Source

This series provides a look at different phenomena that can produce electrical energy. In this article, the seventh in our series, we’ll discuss…


Minimizing Thermo-Mechanical Stress in Chipscale eGaN Devices

Minimizing Thermo-Mechanical Stress in Chipscale eGaN Devices

This article highlights EPC EPC2001C and EPC2053 temperature cycling results.


Heat as an Energy Source

Heat as an Energy Source

This series provides a look at different phenomena that can produce electrical energy. In this article, the sixth in our series, we’ll discuss…


Chemical Energy as a Source of Electrical Energy

Chemical Energy as a Source of Electrical Energy

This series provides a look at different phenomena that can produce electrical energy In this article, the fifth in our series, we’ll discuss the…


Dual Component 700A Thyristor Modules with Minimized Static and Heat Losses

Dual Component 700A Thyristor Modules with Minimized Static and Heat Losses

This article highlighs Proton Electrotex dual-component A2-type power thyristor module with a baseplate width of 60 mm rated for a voltage of 1800…


Single-Point and Multi-Point Signal Grounding

Single-Point and Multi-Point Signal Grounding

A grounding arrangement must be designed and implemented adequately for the electronic equipment’s proper performance


Active Motor Simulation for Testing Automotive Inverters

Active Motor Simulation for Testing Automotive Inverters

This article highlights testing inverters that require a battery simulation and a motor simulation.