One of the more spirited seminars at APEC, due to its topic of GaN versus SiC, was an insightful discussion with many compelling arguments. Wide-bandgap semiconductors—specifically gallium nitride and ...

Transient spikes can be caused by lightning strikes, nearby machinery, power surges from load switching, etc. An example is a modern automobile where ever-increasing on-board electronics are connected ...

The latest addition from Infineon brings a compelling balance of performance, cost-effectiveness, and availability to the NewSpace market. In an interview with Power Electronics News, Jutta ...

The simulation is based on the following assumptions: a 3.3 MVA, two-level, three-phase converter with XHP 2 modules; machine-side f 1 =10 Hz, and power factor cosf=-0.9. Furthermore, modules with pre ...

A simple RC circuit can’t function as an inverter, but a previous tutorial explored how an RC circuit’s output behaves when driven by an exponentially damped RLC circuit, offering insightful ...

In this exciting new series, I introduce “Power Up Circuit Lab” and “ESD Lab”—two platforms designed to connect engineers, students, makers, and professionals in the power electronics and embedded ...

Ligna Energy is changing the way we think about energy storage. The Swedish company uses lignin, a natural and widely available material from the wood and paper industry, to create innovative ...

The new chokes utilize integrated magnetics to deliver outstanding electrical performance, while the innovative Snap-In mounting system ensures secure attachment to the PCB for superior stability.

The global battery market is characterized by rapid expansion, driven mainly by the spread of sustainable mobility and the growing demand for energy storage solutions. In recent years, the battery ...

WBG semiconductors, such as GaN and SiC, offer exceptional performance: less energy losses, greater heat tolerance and operation in harsh environments. There are currently two major players in the ...

Future Electronics’ power system design laboratory, based in London, has implemented a SiC-MOSFET-based design for a 3-kW LLC power supply, which steps a nominal 390-VDC input down to a 49-VDC nominal ...

Power factor plays a crucial role in electrical engineering and is a key parameter for determining power transfer efficiency to AC loads. Power factor plays a crucial role in electrical engineering ...