In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability…
In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.
Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified…
Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.
The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to…
The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to calculate the hysteresis loss of a magnetic core and work through some example problems.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.
TDK is building a collaborative ecosystem around its InvenSense MEMS sensors for IoT, wearable, hearable, AR/VR, and…
TDK is building a collaborative ecosystem around its InvenSense MEMS sensors for IoT, wearable, hearable, AR/VR, and robotics applications.
In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss…
In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss and its B-H curve.
Qorvo's 4 mΩ SiC JFET for solid-state circuit breakers provides significant advantages over traditional mechanical…
Qorvo's 4 mΩ SiC JFET for solid-state circuit breakers provides significant advantages over traditional mechanical breakers. Andy Wilson discussed the details with EEPower at PCIM 2024.
The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable…
The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.
“Do you have the time?” With the University of Michigan’s latest memristor discovery, AI chips may soon note the…
“Do you have the time?” With the University of Michigan’s latest memristor discovery, AI chips may soon note the sequence of events.
This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.
This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.
Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors transform high-speed data processing with their compact and efficient design, being…
Amphenol DDR5 SO-DIMM Connectors transform high-speed data processing with their compact and efficient design, being half the size of regular DIMMs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
In this roundup, we spotlight a few companies that have announced industry partnerships and products targeted at ADAS and…
In this roundup, we spotlight a few companies that have announced industry partnerships and products targeted at ADAS and the software-defined vehicle.
This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment,…
This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.
Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current…
Elihu Thomson, a professor-turned-entrepreneur, made several critical discoveries in the field of alternating current (AC), filing more than 700 patents as an inventor. Here’s a look at his life and accomplishments.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.
Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches are designed for unparalleled reliability, featuring a…
Carling Technologies V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches are designed for unparalleled reliability, featuring a silver-plated butt contact mechanism that ensures durability beyond 100K electrical cycles. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!
Georg Ohm, the man behind the most well-known electrical equation, had a surprisingly hard time convincing others of its…
Georg Ohm, the man behind the most well-known electrical equation, had a surprisingly hard time convincing others of its importance at the time.
In this project, which uses the Arduino IDE, we create and demonstrate a digital drawing pad using an ESP32-based e-paper…
In this project, which uses the Arduino IDE, we create and demonstrate a digital drawing pad using an ESP32-based e-paper display dev board, rotary encoders for drawing control, and an accelerometer for shake detection to initiate an erase.
From low-voltage to ultra-fast optics, the latest switches improve efficiency and speed for next-generation applications.
From low-voltage to ultra-fast optics, the latest switches improve efficiency and speed for next-generation applications.
Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x MCUs: Bringing intelligence to motor control.
Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x MCUs: Bringing intelligence to motor control.
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