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Measuring Resistance, In Circuit and Out

Measuring Resistance, In Circuit and Out

This article explains how to measure a resistance value, even if the resistor cannot be removed from its circuit.


The Basics of Power Semiconductor Devices: Structures, Symbols, and Operations

The Basics of Power Semiconductor Devices: Structures, Symbols, and Operations

Learn about various power electronic devices which act as solid-state switches in the circuits, meaning they act as a switch without any mechanical movement.


Converter Evaluation and Design

Converter Evaluation and Design

List of common converters and calculations of switch stresses/utilization are presented in this article. Converter design with the aid of computer spreadsheet is also shown here. A short list of converters is provided based on the basic topologies and circuit manipulations of the converters discussed on other technical articles.


Discontinuous Conduction Mode of Simple Converters

Discontinuous Conduction Mode of Simple Converters

Discussed here are the discontinuous conduction mode, mode boundary, and conversion ratio of simple converters.


Concepts and Variables with State-Space and Canonical Models

Concepts and Variables with State-Space and Canonical Models

An analysis of the concepts and variables associated with state-space, canonical and system transfer function representations of the common converters. In direct circuit linearization averaging technique, dynamic behavior of the circuit cannot be studied at the resonant frequency as the switching frequency component of the output for the resonant converter is different from the local average value frequency. Thus, the integral expression of the average value needs to be extended using the Fourier series; and the derivative expression with respect to a particular frequency is required for the dynamic analysis.


Skin and Proximity Effects of AC Current

Skin and Proximity Effects of AC Current

When an AC current flows through a conductor, outer filament of that conductor carries more current as compared to the filament closer to its center. This results in higher resistance to AC than to DC and is know as skin effect. Proximity effect, the alternating flux in a conductor is caused by the current of the other nearby conductor.


Mad with Power: An Introduction to Power Processing

Mad with Power: An Introduction to Power Processing

The core concept of power processing can be explained together with several significant applications of power electronics. Power electronics is the technology of processing and controlling the flow of electric power by modifying and supplying the voltage and current in a form that is best suitable to the customer at the load end.


AC-Equivalent Circuit Modelling

AC-Equivalent Circuit Modelling

The basic converters complete equivalent circuits can be studied here which include the basic AC modeling approach and the results for several converters. A simple circuit diagram is used for high-frequency converters. We will construct the non-linear model and convert it into a linear circuit that describes the small-signal performance of a circuit.