Latest Rail Technical Articles

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 

Learn about the make-up of the resistance of a grounding electrode to infinity.

Learn about the make-up of the resistance of a grounding electrode to infinity.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial…

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications and part of a line…

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent…

This article highlights the latest results in the area of low pressure/ no pressure silver sintering on using solvent free silver sintering pastes.

Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems.

Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems.

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for…

This article introduces some of the technologies Amantys has developed to realise a full-power MMC converter for medium-voltage applications.

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost,…

This article highlights Analog Devices Incorporated LTM8042 as can be easily configured in three topologies—boost, buck, and buck-boost—to meet…

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.

This article presents popular LLC and LLC derived bidirectional converter topologies described in the literature.

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering…

This article explains the topology and uses of a Ćuk converter, which emulates ideal transformer behavior by offering pure DC input and output…

This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body.

This article looks at the effects of AC electric current on the human body.

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500…

This article highlights Active Neutral-Point clamped (ANPC) topology. This combination brings the power density of 1500 VDC PV string inverter to…

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the…

ABB has developed a condition-based maintenance approach for variable speed drives. Operating in the cloud, the data-driven methodology can…

This article will analyze the most commonly used converter LED driver topologies.

This article will analyze the most commonly used converter LED driver topologies.

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.

This article analyzes the roles of zig-zag and wye-delta transformers in grounded power systems.

This article analyzes the roles of zig-zag and wye-delta transformers in grounded power systems.

This article examines the main factors that designers may analyze when designing an LED driver.

This article examines the main factors that designers may analyze when designing an LED driver.