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Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

Harmonic Suppression in Low-Q Class E Amplifiers

In this article, we examine the filtering requirements of Class E power amplifiers with less-than-ideal Q-factors.


Jayant Baliga, Inventor of the IGBT, Wins Esteemed International Award

Jayant Baliga, Inventor of the IGBT, Wins Esteemed International Award

One of the 20th century’s masters of the electron, Professor Jayant Baliga adds the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize to his long list of honors and awards.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Duane Benson
Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

Tech Teardown | Amazon Echo Dot vs Google Nest Mini | Mouser Electronics

In this series, we compare two similar products by opening them up to examine the electronic components and manufacturing methods.


Unraveling the Design Equations of the Class E Power Amplifier

Unraveling the Design Equations of the Class E Power Amplifier

In this article, we analyze the operation of the Class E amplifier and examine the underlying assumptions of its design equations.


Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies | Featured Product Spotlight

XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies | Featured Product Spotlight

XP Power HPF3K0 AC-DC Power Supplies provide up to 3kW of power with selectable DC outputs ranging from 24V to 60V, and accept a wide AC input range of 80V to 264V. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

Research Shorts: Advances in Night Vision, Liquid Batteries, and Beyond

In this edition of Research Shorts, we spotlight five news snippets exploring the feats of engineering students worldwide.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Enhancing PV Safety, Performance With Parallel Microinverter Tech

Learn how parallel microinverters overcome the limitations of string inverters in terms of safety, performance, and reliability, with support for multiple installation orientations, lower operating voltages, and simplified system maintenance and expansion.


Load Network Response and Design Equations for the Class E Power Amplifier

Load Network Response and Design Equations for the Class E Power Amplifier

Designing a Class E RF amplifier? Learn how to choose the correct level of damping and calculate the optimum component values for your circuit.


Three New ICs Address the Mounting Demands of Connected Vehicles

Three New ICs Address the Mounting Demands of Connected Vehicles

Rohm, Toshiba, and Nexperia target compact designs that can be used in various automotive applications.


News Oct 01, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Class E Power Amplifiers: Waveform Engineering for Superior Performance

Class E Power Amplifiers: Waveform Engineering for Superior Performance

Class E RF amplifiers are designed to produce switch waveforms with a specific set of characteristics. In this article, we discuss the advantages and limitations of these waveforms.


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.