In automotive applications, there is sometimes the need to drive offboard LED indicators. You could use a series resistor to set the LED current, but if the supply voltage is variable, then so too is ...

With the increasing adoption of EVs and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, electric motors are expected to be used more extensively. Electric motors are the beating heart of sustainable ...

In an interview with Power Electronics News, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Director of GaN Program Development Division at VIS, discussed the techniques and innovations VIS used to overcome obstacles, emphasizing ...

This article will discuss the potential advantages and challenges of diamond semiconductors in future power conversion applications, with a highlight on a new laser slicing technique. Figure 1 shows a ...

GaN transistors are significantly faster and smaller than silicon MOSFETs. GaN switching devices are available in two different types. Silicon power MOSFETs have not kept pace with the evolutionary ...

The state of the current power electronics is increasingly focused on reliable power converters that can reduce the costs of the entire system. Over time, the engineering approach has been directed ...

Power electronics plays a role in optimizing efficiency and power density. A powertrain is a system of components in a vehicle that converts the chemical energy of the fuel into mechanical energy that ...

This article describes how to design a simple class D power amplifier using the High Voltage GreenPAK™ IC. A class D amplifier operates by deriving a two-state signal from a continuous control signal ...

The technological results obtained by electric motors and batteries have required developing power conversion systems and motor control techniques capable of maximizing efficiency and reliability.

Only by implementing sustainable practices and investing in renewable energy sources can the industry reduce the overall impact of production and contribute to a more sustainable future.

The PCIM Europe 2024 conference underscored the transformative impact of Gallium Nitride technology on the power electronics industry. The PCIM Europe 2024 conference in Nuremberg was a significant ...

In the rapidly evolving field of power electronics, thermal management has become a critical factor in ensuring device reliability, efficiency and longevity. In the rapidly evolving field of power ...