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Analog Devices Inc. MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor & Sequencer | New Product Brief

Analog Devices Inc. MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor & Sequencer | New Product Brief

Analog Devices MAX34461A PMBus Voltage Monitor and Sequencer is a flexible solution for managing up to 16 power supplies. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Generation EV Powertrains

ST Adds New SiC MOSFETs to Power Next-Generation EV Powertrains

ST designed its newest STPower silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to improve efficiency, power density, and robustness for EV powertrains and charging circuits.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Mike Falter
IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers | New Product Brief

IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers | New Product Brief

IXYS IX4352NE 9A Low Side SiC MOSFET and IGBT Drivers are tailored for high-power applications, providing precise control for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Introduction to the Class E Power Amplifier

Introduction to the Class E Power Amplifier

Learn how Class E amplifiers improve on the efficiency of Class D amplifiers at RF frequencies.


NXP’s Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, and Act in One Chip

NXP’s Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, and Act in One Chip

The new chip measures currents, voltages, and temperatures in EV and hybrid-EV battery packs.


News Sep 24, 2024 by Mike Falter
Designing Next-Gen Smart Meters That Outsmart Electrical Hazards

Designing Next-Gen Smart Meters That Outsmart Electrical Hazards

Smart meters should be designed to avoid damaging electrical transients. Learn how to make use of the right circuit protection, sensing, and power control components to improve your meter design.


XP Power CCP550 AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

XP Power CCP550 AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

XP Power CCP550 AC-DC Power Supplies are compact, high-density solutions ideal for low-profile installations requiring efficient and quiet operation. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Current-Switching Class D Amplifier

Understanding the Transformer-Coupled Current-Switching Class D Amplifier

In this article, we’ll learn about the transformer-coupled current-switching Class D amplifier. Once we understand its operation, we'll compare its performance with two voltage-switching Class D configurations.


Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Dr. Goodenough received a Nobel Prize at the age of 97 for his contributions to making the Lithium-ion battery a reality.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Duane Benson
Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

The new high-current chokes use a novel alloy powder core material with superior saturation properties to push the boundaries of current density.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

How to Hurdle Overswing and Noise In Low Power Designs

Overswing can occur when Zener diodes are pushed to their limits. Learn about why this happens and the problems it causes—and how to overcome the issue.


P-DUKE Power XTBF500 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies | Digital Datasheet

P-DUKE Power XTBF500 Series of AC/DC Power Supplies | Digital Datasheet

AAC's Digital Datasheet video series provides insights into the specifications and applications of components, directly sourced from their datasheets, both for new and familiar products.


High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

High-Power PCB Relay Keeps EV Charging Cool

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during high-power charging.


News Sep 05, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Understanding Class D Amplifier Non-Idealities: Reactive Loads and Parasitic Capacitances

Understanding Class D Amplifier Non-Idealities: Reactive Loads and Parasitic Capacitances

In this article, we'll learn about two important non-idealities of Class D power amplifiers and how they affect performance.


How to Design Reliable Next-Gen Automotive Control Electronics

How to Design Reliable Next-Gen Automotive Control Electronics

Designing a reliable automotive control system is a challenging job. Learn how to ensure circuit survival in the challenging automotive and electric vehicle environments.


Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

Understanding the Effect of Diode Reverse Recovery in Class D Amplifiers

With the help of SPICE simulations, this article explores the impact of diode reverse recovery on Class D amplifier performance.


Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.


News Aug 23, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Introduction to Switching-Mode Power Amplifiers: Class D Operation

Introduction to Switching-Mode Power Amplifiers: Class D Operation

In this article, we'll learn the basics of switching-mode RF amplifiers in general and Class D amplifiers in particular.


Microchip Debuts a Trio of EV Charger Reference Designs

Microchip Debuts a Trio of EV Charger Reference Designs

Whether in-home or in a dense commercial network, Microchip’s EV charger designs give designers access to new features straight out of the box.


News Aug 16, 2024 by Aaron Carman