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Review of Power Rectifier and Converter Topologies for Extreme and Megawatt Charging Systems

Review of Power Rectifier and Converter Topologies for Extreme and Megawatt Charging Systems

For electric vehicles today, shrinking charging time while dealing with higher EV battery voltages is no easy task. This white paper from onsemi reviews the key power rectifier and converter topologies required for designing new fast and ultra-fast EV charging systems.


From the Lab to The Factory: How the EA Industrial Series Helps with the Development of High-Performance Applications

From the Lab to The Factory: How the EA Industrial Series Helps with the Development of High-Performance Applications

Discover the EA Elektro-Automatik Industrial Series: 21 models of 60 kW devices for high-performance applications, providing flexibility, safety, low energy consumption, and space efficiency.


ISOPLUS – SMPD: An Advanced Isolated Packaging to Fully Exploit the Advantages of SiC MOSFETs

ISOPLUS – SMPD: An Advanced Isolated Packaging to Fully Exploit the Advantages of SiC MOSFETs

Discover how SMPDs with Silicon Carbide MOSFETs outperform standard discrete packaging, reducing chip temperatures and thermal resistance for increased power output and cost savings.


EliteSiC M3S Technology for High−Speed Switching Applications

EliteSiC M3S Technology for High−Speed Switching Applications

This article discusses onsemi’s current 1200 V SiC MOSFET technology, known as M3S, developed specifically for high−speed switching applications, and compares it with similar parts from competitors under various conditions.


Designing DC Fast Charges (DCFC) for Efficiency, Reliability, and Safety

Designing DC Fast Charges (DCFC) for Efficiency, Reliability, and Safety

Learn how to charge faster, accommodate higher EV battery voltages, and improve overall power efficiency in this DCFC paper.


DC-DC Power Conversion Topologies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

DC-DC Power Conversion Topologies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Discover DC-DC power conversion topologies for battery energy storage systems.


IU Table Function

IU Table Function

Learn more about the IU table function and the different ways of controlling and uploading IU tables.


How to Choose the Optimal Programmable DC Power Supply

How to Choose the Optimal Programmable DC Power Supply

Discover essential features and specifications for DC programmable power supplies to avoid costly errors and ensure seamless integration into R&D, manufacturing, or test systems.


The Advantage of Using Metal Over Ferrite in Power Inductors

The Advantage of Using Metal Over Ferrite in Power Inductors

How improvements in metal-based power inductors meet today’s changing market requirements of power inductors.


The Kikusui Battery Emulator System With the PXB Programmable Power Supply

The Kikusui Battery Emulator System With the PXB Programmable Power Supply

This article dives into the need for battery emulators, the different tests that can be performed with these systems, and how the Kikusui battery emulator system can be used to simulate a battery when testing a wide variety of equipment under test (EUT) including eAxles, motors, onboard chargers, and more.


Low Impedance Design in Power Circuits

Low Impedance Design in Power Circuits

Achieve lower impedance using PDN design, decoupling capacitor types and layout, and substrate design.


Designing Power−Efficient Wireless Location Finding Systems

Designing Power−Efficient Wireless Location Finding Systems

Learn how Location Finding Systems can provide value in a great variety of applications beyond the factory or warehouse.


Safe Operation for DC Power Supplies in Any Load Circuit

Safe Operation for DC Power Supplies in Any Load Circuit

Discover the potential hazards posed by various types of loads to DC power supplies.


Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

Characterizing Parasitic Components in Power Converters

This article introduces and explains parasitics in passive components like capacitors, inductors, and resistors.


Addressing the Challenges of Specifying and Making Power Racks

Addressing the Challenges of Specifying and Making Power Racks

Explore the common challenges faced by engineers when employing power racks and how EA Elektro-Automatik’s turnkey solutions provide a safe, user-friendly alternative to custom designs.


The Benefits of Using SiC Technology in Next Generation Programmable Power Supplies

The Benefits of Using SiC Technology in Next Generation Programmable Power Supplies

Review the trend in increased power and the challenges faced by manufacturers of power instrumentation required to test new products.


Reduced Capabilities (RedCap) — A New Class Of 5G Devices

Reduced Capabilities (RedCap) — A New Class Of 5G Devices

Explore RedCap, a feature introduced in 5G Release 17, which enables smaller, more affordable RF solutions for IoT devices with improved battery life.


Demystifying Three-Phase Active Front End or Power Factor Correction (PFC) Topologies

Demystifying Three-Phase Active Front End or Power Factor Correction (PFC) Topologies

Explore the advantages and design considerations of three-phase Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems, which have experienced a surge in demand in recent years for higher power conversion applications.


Thermal Calculations for IGBTs

Thermal Calculations for IGBTs

High-power designs, such as power conversion circuits found in EV charging, solar farms, and energy storage, often use IGBT switches. Understanding power dissipation and its impact on the device die is critical in establishing safe temperature limits and ensuring reliable system operation.


Thermal Management in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Designs

Thermal Management in Silicon Carbide (SiC) Designs

Thermal management must be accounted for, from the ground up, for designs heavily incorporating silicon carbide (SiC) elements into power conversion applications. Read this white paper from onsemi to learn more about how to appropriately deal with thermal challenges in your designs.