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Power Electronics Tips serves as a comprehensive resource for engineers and technology experts, offering a central hub for product details, technical insights, and detailed articles centered on power electronics and power supply technologies, products, and services. The platform covers a wide spectrum of power and intelligent power solutions, incorporating research and innovations from academic institutions and industry providers. It also discusses related technologies, including power sensors, components, magnetics, and development tools. Additionally, the site emphasizes the use of power electronic technologies, products, and services in various industries.

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Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 2 - Power Electronic Tips

3 days ago | powerelectronictips.com | Bill Schweber

Thus far, we have examined the general issue of power devices and their characteristics. This part goes into the details of the power-device gate driver. To drive current into the gate, the positive rail’s voltage should be high enough to ensure full saturation/enhancement of the power switch, but without exceeding the absolute maximum voltage for its gate.
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4 days ago | powerelectronictips.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

APEC 2026, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 22-26, 2026, continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. APEC is now accepting digest submissions for the Technical Sessions. Interested authors wishing to present a paper must submit a digest for consideration by August 15, 2025. Instructions for submissions are available at: https://apec-conf.org/speakers/ts-author-info/.
Variable Frequency Drives for Energy Efficiency

1 week ago | powerelectronictips.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters are essential components in modern industrial and commercial systems. VFDs provide precise control over motor speed, torque, and efficiency, matching speed to load requirements to minimize energy consumption. Soft starters gradually increase motor voltage to limit inrush current and prevent damage to the electrical system. Controlled inrush current reduces wear on mechanical components such as gears, belts, and couplings.
Flyback transformers for no-opto isolated power circuits

1 week ago | powerelectronictips.com | Redding Traiger

Sumida announces the launch of its new CEP1311F Flyback Transformers, designed specifically for use with “no-opto” isolated flyback circuits, such as the Analog Devices LT8304-1 reference design. This innovative, isolated flyback transformer delivers exceptional high-voltage performance, making it ideal for industrial, automotive, medical, and telecom applications.
Transformer line provides regulated output across load, line, and temperature

1 week ago | powerelectronictips.com | Emma Lutjen

Sumida announces the launch of its new CEP1311F Flyback Transformers, designed specifically for use with “no-opto” isolated flyback circuits, such as the Analog Devices LT8304-1 reference design. This innovative, isolated flyback transformer delivers exceptional high-voltage performance, making it ideal for use in industrial, automotive, medical, and telecommunications applications.
Gate drivers — the critical link in power-device performance: part 1 - Power Electronic Tips

1 week ago | powerelectronictips.com | Bill Schweber

Effective MOSFET/IGBT-device switching depends on the gate driver and its power supply. From power supplies and motor drives to charging stations and myriad other applications, switching power semiconductors such as silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) MOSFETs, as well as insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), are the key to efficient power-system designs. However, to achieve maximum performance from the power device, an appropriate gate driver is needed.
Solid-state relays switch AC and DC loads

1 week ago | powerelectronictips.com | Redding Traiger

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the expanded offering to the industrial Solid-State Relays (SSRs) family of products. The additional three series of products and accessories are essential for heating applications that demand reliable and cost-effective switching and comply with international standards. View the video.
Why is understanding safe operating area (SOA) necessary for power electronics engineers?

2 weeks ago | powerelectronictips.com | Rakesh Kumar

Power semiconductor devices and batteries operate within specific safe operating areas (SOAs) to ensure reliability and longevity. This FAQ explains the progression from basic operating areas to electrical and thermal SOAs, culminating in the combined SOA. We will examine how these concepts apply to both semiconductor devices and batteries, with a practical case study of eGaN FETs.Power semiconductor devices have specific operating limits defined by their physical characteristics.
Gate drive transformers provide galvanic isolation for IGBT and MOSFET control

3 weeks ago | powerelectronictips.com | Redding Traiger

ITG Electronics has introduced a new series of gate drive transformers comprising a range of products for various needs. The company’s T201213 Series of Gate Drive Transformersspans lower-current items for general applications, such as a 200 volts direct current (VDC) version, to products offering up to 450VDC for high-voltage applications.
Power resistor dissipates up to 35 W

3 weeks ago | powerelectronictips.com | Redding Traiger

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that it has extended its D2TO35 series of surface-mount thick film power resistors with a new AEC-Q200 qualified device that delivers higher pulse absorption up to 15 J/0.1 s. Offered in the TO-263 (D²PAK) package, the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35H provides high power dissipation of 35 W at a +25 °C case temperature.