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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.


Emulation Builds Bridge to Future for Programmable AC Power Sources

Emulation Builds Bridge to Future for Programmable AC Power Sources

As legacy designs wane, a new product with legacy emulation capability can mimic the old one and require minimal if any, hardware or software revisions to your legacy system.


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.


MOSFET Selection for Reverse Polarity Protection

MOSFET Selection for Reverse Polarity Protection

onsemi's application note addresses the ISO pulses commonly used to replicate voltage transients in automotive testing and provides techniques that could be used to protect a vehicle's battery.


Sensorless Direct Torque and Flux Control with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Sensorless Direct Torque and Flux Control with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Learn what Direct Torque and Flux Control (DFTC) is and how it influences three-phase AC permanent magnetic synchronous motor design.


High-Power Programmable AC Sources Leverage New Technologies to Meet Evolving Industry Requirements

High-Power Programmable AC Sources Leverage New Technologies to Meet Evolving Industry Requirements

Leverage New Technologies with High-Power AC Sources


Common Topologies and Power Devices Used in Fast DC EV Charging

Common Topologies and Power Devices Used in Fast DC EV Charging

Learn more about power converter topologies and AC-DC and DC-DC power devices used in fast DC EV charging.


Engineering Essentials: Choosing Between Digital Isolators or Optocouplers

Engineering Essentials: Choosing Between Digital Isolators or Optocouplers

Learn different isolation technologies and how modern digital isolators overcome the limitations of optocouplers and maintain their isolation rating even after a catastrophic EOS event.


Introduction to 1200 V SiC MOSFET Modules for On-Board Charger Applications

Introduction to 1200 V SiC MOSFET Modules for On-Board Charger Applications

Learn how to take advantage of SiC MOSFETs to enhance your OBC system and get guidance for adopting and transitioning to the SiC technology.


High-Side SmartFETs with Analog Current Sense

High-Side SmartFETs with Analog Current Sense

This application note describes the structure and design philosophy of onsemi High-Side SmartFETs, and provides specific examples and numerical calculations of how to apply SmartFETs with analog current sense into your system to achieve the optimal switching performance.


Power Electronics Design and Testing | Poster

Power Electronics Design and Testing | Poster

Get an overview and quick guidance on usual converter types, critical measurements and general requirements on all things power electronics design and testing.


Debugging Conducted Emissions with Oscilloscopes Made Easy

Debugging Conducted Emissions with Oscilloscopes Made Easy

Learn how to transform oscilloscopes into powerful EMI measurement tools to save time and make it more likely that EMI compliance can be achieved without having to be redesigned.


Reduce Risk of Electromagnetic Interference in EV Charging Infrastructure Tests

Reduce Risk of Electromagnetic Interference in EV Charging Infrastructure Tests

Faster and high-power charging requires safety and performance across EV models and EVSE vendors.


Optimizing EMI Input Filters for Switched Mode Power Supplies

Optimizing EMI Input Filters for Switched Mode Power Supplies

Explore methods for separating common-mode and differential-mode noise using two oscilloscope channels without the need for any additional hardware.


Understanding Power MOSFET Avalanche Operation and Associated UIS (UIL) Data Sheet Ratings

Understanding Power MOSFET Avalanche Operation and Associated UIS (UIL) Data Sheet Ratings

Learn more about a specific avalanche power function that forms the basis of avalanche ratings found on power MOSFET data sheets.


Test and Optimize Your SiC Design to Minimize EMI

Test and Optimize Your SiC Design to Minimize EMI

Explore EMI challenges associated with migrating a design from Si to SiC, test tools and test methodology, along with mitigation and optimization techniques.


Meeting the Demand for Smaller and More Reliable Power Modules with the X Series RC-IGBTs

Meeting the Demand for Smaller and More Reliable Power Modules with the X Series RC-IGBTs

Explore the advantages of the next generation in IGBT technology and how this benefits industrial and automotive applications.


Microchip SiC Power Solutions Guide

Microchip SiC Power Solutions Guide

Using this comprehensive guide, engineers will feel confident to switch to Silicon Carbide (SiC). They can leverage SiC's low switching losses, improved system efficiency, high power density in a smaller footprint, 3x superiority to silicon in thermal conduction, and many other benefits. Download your copy here!


Zero Volt Operation With an Electronic Load

Zero Volt Operation With an Electronic Load

In this application note, EA Elektro-Automatik discusses areas of application, validity, auxiliary power supply requirements, test application setups, and provides a specific application example.