Latest Rail Technical Articles

This article focuses on the switching behavior of SiC devices and compares Full SiC and Hybrid SiC with the behavior of a…

This article focuses on the switching behavior of SiC devices and compares Full SiC and Hybrid SiC with the behavior of a silicon device.

This article is mainly discussing the functioning and the benefits of Trench Schottky rectifiers.

This article is mainly discussing the functioning and the benefits of Trench Schottky rectifiers.

This article discusses Dynex' new generation of high-power IGBT modules, covering a 3.3kV to 6.5kV voltage range.

This article discusses Dynex' new generation of high-power IGBT modules, covering a 3.3kV to 6.5kV voltage range.

UnitedSiC has recently expanded its SiC FET product offerings to encompass devices with tailored switching speeds

UnitedSiC has recently expanded its SiC FET product offerings to encompass devices with tailored switching speeds

This article is the third of a 3-part series describing a 27 MHz off-line converter.

This article is the third of a 3-part series describing a 27 MHz off-line converter.

This article discusses the current-mode control that is widely used for switching mode power supplies and gives insights…

This article discusses the current-mode control that is widely used for switching mode power supplies and gives insights to current sensing methods.

This article introduces the new generation of 1700V IGBT power modules called X-Series from Mitsubishi Electric that…

This article introduces the new generation of 1700V IGBT power modules called X-Series from Mitsubishi Electric that satisfies the requirements of…

This article introduces CeraCharge™, the world’s first rechargeable solid-state SMD battery from TDK Electronics.

This article introduces CeraCharge™, the world’s first rechargeable solid-state SMD battery from TDK Electronics.

This article describes the impact of introducing internal shunts to the power module in inverters in the power range above 75 kW.

This article describes the impact of introducing internal shunts to the power module in inverters in the power range above 75 kW.

This article discusses the optimization of advancing to low-standby power architectures.

This article discusses the optimization of advancing to low-standby power architectures.

This article focuses on how GaNPower International Inc. is able to make GaN easier to use and more universal.

This article focuses on how GaNPower International Inc. is able to make GaN easier to use and more universal.

ROHM announced the availability of a new lineup of high power wide terminal thick-film chip resistors ideal for current…

ROHM announced the availability of a new lineup of high power wide terminal thick-film chip resistors ideal for current detection in a variety of…

This is the second of a three part series. In Part 1, we described a quasi-class E circuit providing variable power into…

This is the second of a three part series. In Part 1, we described a quasi-class E circuit providing variable power into inductive and resistive loads

Advantages of wireless power transmission systems in comparison to standard plug contacts are easily identified. Power…

Advantages of wireless power transmission systems in comparison to standard plug contacts are easily identified. Power transmitters, as well as…

Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that become a visible part of the MOSFET market require special gate drivers that are…

Silicon-Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs that become a visible part of the MOSFET market require special gate drivers that are able to provide a negative…

With the recent push from both the wider industry sectors and the government for high-efficiency systems, the…

With the recent push from both the wider industry sectors and the government for high-efficiency systems, the semiconductor industry is responding…

Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives strong demand for charging infrastructure to extend EVs’ travel…

Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives strong demand for charging infrastructure to extend EVs’ travel range. DC fast charging…

High quality and reliability are among the key aspects in the design of a power semiconductor. The influence of these…

High quality and reliability are among the key aspects in the design of a power semiconductor. The influence of these parameters is evident since they

Applications such as elevator drives or servomotors have several special requirements. One on hand, high efficiency is…

Applications such as elevator drives or servomotors have several special requirements. One on hand, high efficiency is important, while on the…