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Smart Substations and Digitalization–Part 1

Smart Substations and Digitalization–Part 1

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands through interoperability,…


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DC-Link Management for Regenerative Servo Drives

DC-Link Management for Regenerative Servo Drives

Learn about DC-Link management for regenerative servo drives—brake choppers, sizing, and EMI pitfalls.


Reliability Features of Power Electronics as an SOA Component in Automotive

Reliability Features of Power Electronics as an SOA Component in Automotive

The article outlines how digital twins, predictive control, neural networks and Power-HIL turn power electronics into active SOA components, adding…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil containment and noise control.


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 3

In Part 3 of this series, we look at how embedding a boost converter within a board-mounted module reduces the required capacitor value for a given…


Enabling High Efficiency: Gate Driver ICs for Automotive Traction Inverters

Enabling High Efficiency: Gate Driver ICs for Automotive Traction Inverters

E-mobility is driving significant demand for power electronics, particularly inverters. High-performance power modules help ensure efficient designs.


Five Techniques for Fast, Accurate Power Integrity Measurements

Five Techniques for Fast, Accurate Power Integrity Measurements

Learn five techniques for fast, accurate power rail integrity measurements—reduce noise, add…


Improving Voltage Regulation in a Buck Converter With Isolated Output

Improving Voltage Regulation in a Buck Converter With Isolated Output

Learn about incorporating cost-effective, non-regulated isolated outputs into buck converters for below 15 W. We explore the parameters affecting…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 2: Safety and Thermal Controls

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 2: Safety and Thermal Controls

This article explains how a substation’s physical layout must integrate safety clearances, grounding, and thermal management.


Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Improve Motor Lifetime With Slew Rate Control Gate Drive Optocoupler

Learn how Slew Rate Control (SRC) gate drive optocouplers mitigate high dv/dt from PWM in VSDs, reducing motor overvoltage, EMI, and power loss,…


Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

Predicting and Controlling Thermal Runaway in High-Voltage Power Modules

In this article, we take a system-level look at how thermal runaway begins, propagates across multi-module converters, and how engineers can model,…


An Exploration of Surface Mount Power Packaging Technologies for SiC MOSFETs

An Exploration of Surface Mount Power Packaging Technologies for SiC MOSFETs

Surface-mount packaging for SiC MOSFETs boosts power density, reduces parasitics, and improves thermal performance compared to legacy packages,…


Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 2

In Part 1, we covered the key standards for military and avionics power supply design. Here in Part 2, we examine managing input bus electrical…


Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Selecting the Right SiC MOSFET for Efficient Zero-Voltage Switching

Learn how research with 1200 V SiC MOSFETs can help designers select the optimal SiC devices for their high-frequency softswitching applications.


Switching and Converter Substations

Switching and Converter Substations

This article explores the various functions of switching and converter substations, including network reconfiguration, fault isolation, and AC/DC…


SiC-MPS Diodes Under Stress: Robust Performance Under Extreme Conditions

SiC-MPS Diodes Under Stress: Robust Performance Under Extreme Conditions

What is the reverse recovery behavior of SiC-MPS diodes in scenarios that challenge their thermal and dynamic robustness? This article provides a…


The Next Leap in EV Powertrain Efficiency: The Rise of 3-Level Inverters

The Next Leap in EV Powertrain Efficiency: The Rise of 3-Level Inverters

Learn the advantages of upgrading from a 2-level inverter to a 3-level inverter for SiC-based EV powertrain designs.


Three-Phase Module Based on Monolithic Gan Half-Bridge ICs

Three-Phase Module Based on Monolithic Gan Half-Bridge ICs

Learn about the EPC33110, a three-phase module that uses GaN monolithic ICs. It enables the development of smaller, lighter motor drive inverters.


Pulsed Inductance Measurement Replaces Reactance Method for Large Power Chokes

Pulsed Inductance Measurement Replaces Reactance Method for Large Power Chokes

In this article, learn why pulse measurement has advantages over the conventional reactance-based method when it comes to determining the…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.