Semiconductor availability is running at a frightening shortage, but demand for the equipment to support production is at an all-time high with many manufacturers planning to expand their capacity. Programmable power supplies will serve a key role in the new semiconductor manufacturing equipment coming online in the months ahead, spanning frontend ion implantation machines to backend burn-in and test systems.
September 28, 2021 by AMETEK Programmable Power
This application note provides a closer look at the PSB bidirectional programmable DC power supply series by EA Elektro-Automatik. The reader will learn how the PSB bidirectional supply can seamlessly switch between providing power to charge the battery and controlling the discharge of the battery. This resource also provides guidance on building a robust battery test system to ensure the safety and proper functioning of all test equipment and batteries under test.
September 27, 2021 by EA Elektro-Automatik
This white paper explains how looking holistically at all elements in the EV power train helps identify opportunities to improve EV and enhance overall power efficiency, leading to a longer EV driving range.
September 21, 2021 by Analog Devices
This resource note discusses how using a power supply instead of a solar cell provides a controlled, repeatable output for testing solar inverters. The application note also goes over how to use an EA-PSB 10000 series bidirectional power supply to simulate solar cells.
September 07, 2021 by EA Elektro-Automatik
This mini-tutorial gives an overview of the possibilities for power supply design. It addresses the basic and commonly used isolated and nonisolated power supply topologies along with their advantages and disadvantages. It also covers electromagnetic interference (EMI) and filtering considerations.
August 31, 2021 by Analog Devices
This white paper reviews how high-side switches, such as those from Infineon’s PROFET™ portfolio, are driving the next generation of automotive power distribution architectures.
August 27, 2021 by Infineon Technologies
This application brochure provides a detailed look at the design challenges that accompany smartwatches, sports watches, wristbands, and medical wrist-worn devices. This resource also discusses how to address and solve issues like data security, sensor accuracy, connectivity, and device protection.
August 27, 2021 by Infineon Technologies
This white paper from Infineon Technologies discusses how PoE is enabling smarter buildings, the selection process for an optimum approach for the PSE SMPS, options for a standard PD-side SMPS, and the application-specific PoE needs in regards to powering LED lighting.
August 26, 2021 by Infineon Technologies
When selecting an electronic load, it's important to consider several options, including power, voltage, and current ratings; cooling method; operating modes; calibration techniques; transient response time; computer-control interfaces; and protective features.
August 25, 2021 by AMETEK Programmable Power
Programmable DC power sources are an essential tool in product development and production testing of a wide range of electronic devices and systems. In many instances, functional test requires submitting the device-under-test (DUT) to a wide range of operating conditions. In some cases, the DUT draws constant power under variable input conditions.
August 16, 2021 by EA Elektro-Automatik
This white paper explores the changing expectations of OBCs, the semiconductor technologies used and their unique capabilities, and how such designs are tackled using today’s preferred power conversion topologies.
August 03, 2021 by Infineon Technologies
This application note highlights the MOSFET parameters playing an important role in current sharing. It also quantifies the additional power loss incurred in a MOSFET carrying more current due to the current sharing imbalance.
July 27, 2021 by Infineon Technologies
