Latest Power Technical Articles

This article examines the operation of the Class C power amplifier and how it compares to its Class A and Class B counterparts.

This article examines the operation of the Class C power amplifier and how it compares to its Class A and Class B counterparts.

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.

In this article, we explore the advantages of introducing an air gap to the magnetic core of an inductor.

Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how…

Core saturation is one of the main limitations on the design of magnetic components. In this article, we explore how different factors—particularly the number of turns—impact the core saturation of an inductor.

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how…

In this article, we learn about core saturation and why it should be avoided in most applications. We then examine how different ways of defining permeability can help us predict the saturation flux density of a magnetic core.

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified…

Eddy currents are a major loss mechanism in transformer cores. This article provides both in-depth and simplified explanations of how core laminations work to mitigate the effects of eddy currents.

The hysteresis effect is one of the main sources of loss in ferromagnetic materials. In this article, we learn to…

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.

In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss…

In this article, we use the concept of magnetic field energy to explore the relationship between a core's hysteresis loss and its B-H curve.

In this article, we explore the effect of dimensional resonance on the magnetic field distribution in high-frequency…

In this article, we explore the effect of dimensional resonance on the magnetic field distribution in high-frequency ferrite cores.

This article explains how to successfully integrate logic gates into an LTspice simulation.

This article explains how to successfully integrate logic gates into an LTspice simulation.

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable…

The formation of eddy currents can cause problems for magnetic cores at high frequencies. To mitigate these undesirable effects, we first need to understand them.

Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power…

Current briefly flows through both transistors during logic-level transitions. This article explores the resulting power dissipation and provides some helpful LTspice tips for measuring current and power.

This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.

This article examines three different types of magnetic materials and how they react to an external magnetic field.

When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to…

When a CMOS inverter switches logic states, power is consumed due to its charging and discharging currents. Learn how to simulate these currents in LTspice.

This article explains dynamic and static power consumption in a CMOS inverter circuit.

This article explains dynamic and static power consumption in a CMOS inverter circuit.

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment,…

This article discusses the following basic concepts related to magnetic materials: the magnetic dipole moment, magnetization vectors, susceptibility, and permeability.

Learn how undervoltage lockout (UVLO) can protect semiconductor devices and electronic systems from potentially hazardous…

Learn how undervoltage lockout (UVLO) can protect semiconductor devices and electronic systems from potentially hazardous operation.

Learn how these simple filters can help you combat common-mode noise with minimal degradation of the desired signal.

Learn how these simple filters can help you combat common-mode noise with minimal degradation of the desired signal.

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

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

This article will help you optimize your switch-mode regulator and driver circuits by explaining important sources of…

This article will help you optimize your switch-mode regulator and driver circuits by explaining important sources of MOSFET power dissipation.