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Hysteresis Loss: Estimation, Modeling, and the Steinmetz Equation

Hysteresis Loss: Estimation, Modeling, and the Steinmetz Equation

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.


R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

R&S Isolated Probe Tackles Switching Challenges of Complex Signal Types

The new system supports applications ranging from power converter switching to motor drive analysis.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI Unveils GaN Device for Motor Energy Efficiency

TI showcased what it calls the industry's first GaN IPM for compact, energy-efficient motors at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Next-Gen IGBTs Offer Efficiency for Solar Inverters, Storage, Motors

Onsemi’s 7th generation IGBT modules simplify design and reduce costs in high-power applications. Onsemi spoke with us about the products unveiled at PCIM 2024 in Germany.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
HIROSE ELECTRIC TF07V Series FPC FFC Connectors | New Product Brief

HIROSE ELECTRIC TF07V Series FPC FFC Connectors | New Product Brief

Hirose Electric TF07V Series FPC/FFC Connectors, featuring a slim 0.5mm pitch and a height of 2.1mm, are designed for space-constrained environments such as industrial robotics. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

A Flash Back at Elihu Thomson, Founder of the U.S. Electrical Industry

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. 


News May 03, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

Ennovi’s flexible die-cut circuit technology enables low-voltage connectivity in EV battery cell contacting systems.


News May 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Switching Losses in Bipolar Junction Transistors

Switching Losses in Bipolar Junction Transistors

With the help of SPICE simulations, we examine two types of power dissipation that occur when BJTs are used as switches.


All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead at Embedded World 2024

Check out the technologies and products these leading companies plan to showcase at next week's Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 03, 2024 by Jeff Child
Infineon XENSIV™ TLE4973-RE35D5-S0010 | Fast Facts

Infineon XENSIV™ TLE4973-RE35D5-S0010 | Fast Facts

Infineon XENSIV™ TLE4973 family: High precision current sensing for automotive and industrial applications.


Infineon MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x | Fast Facts

Infineon MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x | Fast Facts

Infineon’s MOTIX™ TLE988x/9x MCUs: Bringing intelligence to motor control.


Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Microchip’s Portfolio of Integrated Motor Drivers Grows With New Family

Microchip’s Portfolio of Integrated Motor Drivers Grows With New Family

The new systems introduce high levels of integration to reduce complexity and BOM count for motor circuitry.


News Feb 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Onsemi Intros 7th Gen IGBT-based Intelligent Power Modules

Announced today at APEC 2024, the new, highly integrated family of devices, reduces package size and increases power density for designers.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
NXP Serves up a 77 GHz Radar SoC for Software Defined Vehicles

NXP Serves up a 77 GHz Radar SoC for Software Defined Vehicles

At CES today, NXP announced its next generation 77 GHz radar system on chip designed to create a 360-degree network of “software defined” radar sensors for vehicles.


News Jan 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
Three New Gate Drivers Tailored for Wide-Bandgap Applications

Three New Gate Drivers Tailored for Wide-Bandgap Applications

New gate driver circuits address the challenges of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors to help these high-power devices harness their potential.


News Jan 04, 2024 by Darshil Patel
Choosing the Best Wide Bandgap Technology for Your Application

Choosing the Best Wide Bandgap Technology for Your Application

Understanding the unique advantages provided by silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) can help you select the optimal technology to meet your products’ power, thermal, and size requirements.


ST, Toshiba, and EPC Serve Up Motor Drive Support

ST, Toshiba, and EPC Serve Up Motor Drive Support

Products from ST Microelectronics, Toshiba, and EPC address the growing need for efficient, low-cost, and high-performance motor drive circuits.


News Jan 02, 2024 by Duane Benson
Editor’s Choice: Our Top 10 News Articles of 2023

Editor’s Choice: Our Top 10 News Articles of 2023

Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Jeff Child
Happy Holidays—It’s a People Business We’re In, and It Always Has Been

Happy Holidays—It’s a People Business We’re In, and It Always Has Been

On this Christmas day, let’s remember that this is a people business. Enjoy this round up of 2023 articles about people that performed extraordinary engineering work throughout history.


News Dec 25, 2023 by Jeff Child