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How To Select an AC-DC Converter

Standard internal AC-DC power supplies are available in numerous configurations to meet the needs of most design projects. However, the broad selection can be overwhelming when trying to select an AC-DC power supply. This whitepaper is a handy reference to help identify the most important AC-DC power supply performance characteristics and specifications for their projects.

In partnership with CUI Inc

AMETEK Programmable Power Asterion DC Series | Digital Datasheet

AAC’s Digital Datasheet video series introduces the specs and applications of components—both new and familiar—straight from their datasheets.

September 22, 2022 by AMETEK Programmable Power

7 Experts on New Approaches for Power Distribution Network Design

The engineers in this eBook present interesting ideas about power distribution network (PDN) design that we hope will inspire others wrestling with many of the same challenges.

In partnership with YAGEO Group

Murata Products and Technologies Are Improving Tomorrow’s Healthcare Devices and Equipment for Life

Electronic components, sensors, wireless connectivity, RFID, batteries, and power modules have rapidly become essential for enhancing the functionality and reliability of the healthcare equipment required by our growing and changing population. Murata continuously develops new, innovative products specifically for healthcare applications in testing and diagnostics, patient monitoring and assistance, wearables, portable and stretchable electronics, digital care and in-home care.

In partnership with Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.

Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Building High Voltage Automotive Battery Management Systems

This paper will discuss the challenges of developing an automotive battery management system (BMS). We will start with a general introduction to Li-ion batteries, why they are the best choice for automotive applications, and why

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

A Full-GaN Solution for High Power Density Chargers and Adapters

Emerging technologies based on Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductor materials enable new approaches to increase power density. At high switching frequencies, GaN HEMTs for synchronous rectifier (SR) switches have the advantages of lower charges and faster switching transitions.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

Efficiently Delivering High-Integrity Power to Critical Loads With Minimal Impact on Board Space

Today's advanced chips need power DC-DC sources right at the point-of-load (POL). This article discusses the need for distributed power networks and the role of POL power devices. We introduce a class of POL DC-DC converters from TDK that use advanced packaging techniques to meet performance needs.

In partnership with Digi-Key Electronics

Gallium Nitride Technology in Server and Telecom Applications

Compared to the next best silicon alternatives, we quantitatively show how much better systems based on GaN power devices can be. We also provide further insight into corresponding topologies, choice of magnetics, and switching frequencies to take the full benefit of the next generation of power devices.

In partnership with Infineon Technologies

How To Select a DC-DC Converter

Specifications for DC-DC converter applications are unique, especially compared to AC-DC supplies. This whitepaper walks through some of the key considerations to take into account when selecting a DC-DC converter.

In partnership with CUI Inc

Vicor BCM6135 65A BCM® Bus Converter | APAC New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

September 18, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

STMicro Power Modules Aim to Simplify SiC Inverter Designs

Leveraging the electrical characteristics of silicon-carbide (SiC), the new power modules from STMicroelectronics aim to ensure high power density while simplifying assembly.

September 12, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Navitas Unveils GaN Half-bridge ICs with MHz Switching

The company unlocks higher performance, and lowers component count integrating two GaN FETs onto a single IC.

September 07, 2022 by Jake Hertz

GaN Transistors Race Beyond Performance Limits as New Products Roll

As gallium nitride (GaN) technology gathers steam, new GaN transistor products are emerging to satisfy today’s engineering needs.

August 09, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Piezoelectric Accelerometers: IEPE Sensors vs. Charge Output Sensors

Learn about integrated electronics piezoelectrics (IEPE) sensors, powering them, and how they compare to charge output (non-IEPE) systems.

June 26, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

ST’s Power Supply Controller Aims to Boosts Energy-efficiency for USB Chargers

Apart from reducing the carbon dioxide emissions in the environment, the new ST-ONE power supply controller also targets the production of energy-efficient USB adapters.

June 24, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Rohm’s Latest LDO Regulator ICs Target Nanoscale Output Capacitance

Tackling capacitor challenges, Rohm's latest low-dropout (LDO) regulators aim to offer stability in power supply circuits designed with low capacitance values.

June 20, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

PCB Layout Challenges—Improve Your Switched-mode Power Supply Designs

Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) appear simple to route on your PCB, but are they? This article identifies two noise sources and simple fixes to improve your EMC performance.

June 02, 2022 by Adrian Gibbons

TRACO Power TPP 180 & TPI 180 Series AC/DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

May 24, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

XP Power FCB100 Open Frame AC-DC Power Supplies | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

May 22, 2022 by Mouser Electronics

Power Component Innovations Enrich Supply Designs

Power supply design is a challenging task. Feeding those needs, a handful of power component companies recently rolled out devices that aim to boost the performance and efficiency of power supplies.

May 21, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.