Power electronic designers are continually trying to decrease overall design size by increasing conversion efficiency. One way they do that is by using Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices. WBG devices can operate at higher switching frequencies and higher...
DC-Link capacitors for DC filtering and energy storage are expected to operate at higher temperatures, in more extreme conditions, and for longer lifetimes, than ever before. Automotive applications are leading those demands for better performance, but most existing...
"We hope that the absolute bottom has been reached!" Engelbert Hopf, Markt & Technik interviewed Rüdiger Scheel, Vice President Mobility at Murata Europe, who assures that Murata can supply the automotive industry with significantly more MLCCs and other...
prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov discusses in detail considerations for solenoid drive and notes ability for the MOSFETs to absorb the inductor kickback.
On-board charging systems (OBCs) are an essential part of any fully electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Their main objective is to convert AC power external charging source into a DC voltage in order to charge the vehicle's...
Designers, manufacturers, importers, and installers of electronic systems must demonstrate that their products do not generate or suffer from electromagnetic interference (EMC). And this is not easy! Really, it is difficult! Delays, unexpected costs, nerves and stress, or...
System Efficient ESD Design (SEED) address the protection of I/O against ESD using simulation. This allows to predict the robustness against damaging ESD and allows to reduce the likelihood of disturbances caused by ESD (soft-failure). Reduced design margin...
Problems that arise when implementing an RF filter in modern signal interfaces are discussed. Effectiveness of filters under realistic impedance conditions, via peripheral cables in comparison to the 50Ohm-system are shown. Filter topologies are compared, the influence of...
The control of EMI in electronic devices is an increasing issue faced by designers in order to ensure that devices comply with EMC requirements. The EMC testing process can reveal that the shielding of a certain area of...
Often the success of an EMC test is closely related to the DCDC power supply on boards. This seminar will show the influence of different PCB designs as well as the passive components on the EMC signature using...
