Latest Power Supplies Industry Articles

Learn how monolithic ceramic cooling using Selective Laser Reaction Sintering (SLRS) eliminates the "thermal wall" in…

Learn how monolithic ceramic cooling using Selective Laser Reaction Sintering (SLRS) eliminates the "thermal wall" in high-density power electronics by creating single-piece, reliable heat exchangers.

Learn how modular design principles contribute to EV charger reliability, scalability, and maintenance for engineers…

Learn how modular design principles contribute to EV charger reliability, scalability, and maintenance for engineers planning charging networks.

Learn how GaN technology enables a low-cost, low-profile 6 kW, 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC converter using an ISOP LLC topology.…

Learn how GaN technology enables a low-cost, low-profile 6 kW, 800 VDC to 12.5 VDC converter using an ISOP LLC topology. This meets the design needs of next-gen, MW-scale AI server infrastructure.

Smart meters should be designed to avoid damaging electrical transients. Learn how to make use of the right circuit…

Smart meters should be designed to avoid damaging electrical transients. Learn how to make use of the right circuit protection, sensing, and power control components to improve your meter design.

As USB PD 3.1 devices proliferate, high-voltages increase the risk of electrostatic issues. To address these problems,…

As USB PD 3.1 devices proliferate, high-voltages increase the risk of electrostatic issues. To address these problems, learn how to make smart choices in ESD and EOS testing, as well as TVS device selection.

With power modules, no one wants to have to trade-off performance for other benefits. But you don’t have to. In this…

With power modules, no one wants to have to trade-off performance for other benefits. But you don’t have to. In this article, learn about modern power module capabilities by understanding these six misconceptions.

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI…

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.

Selecting the right power MOSFET for your DC-DC converter can improve efficiency and minimize heating. Learn the…

Selecting the right power MOSFET for your DC-DC converter can improve efficiency and minimize heating. Learn the tradeoffs associated with MOSFET on-resistance and gate charge for an H-bridge buck-boost DC-DC converter design.

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of…

Switching noise jitter (SNJ) is an important concept to digest and a tricky problem to manage. Learn the background of SNJ and how employing innovative filtering technology can smooth the way.

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology…

USB-C/PD brings significant improvements to the USB connectivity world. In this article, learn how this technology simplifies system designs and the solutions available to implement USB-C/PD.

In this article, learn about protecting three major base station systems, the baseband unit, the power supply, and the…

In this article, learn about protecting three major base station systems, the baseband unit, the power supply, and the backup battery system.

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to…

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to address or mitigate them.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

Learn motor driver design techniques to help extend battery life in battery-powered motor systems.

In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll…

In this installation of the "Protect Your Ports! Top Design Tips to Keep Your Communications Connected" series, we'll discuss low-speed interfaces and power supply circuits—including audio/video ports, DC power supplies, and more—as well as various methods of how to protect them.

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of…

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.

How do we know how a satellite in space is doing from here on Earth? Learn how current-sense amplifiers or CSAs are a…

How do we know how a satellite in space is doing from here on Earth? Learn how current-sense amplifiers or CSAs are a crucial part of several satellite monitoring systems.

In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market…

In this article, we will discuss power supplies in harsh environments, the challenges, solutions, and available in-market products.

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.