This paper explains How to select the right gate resistor in terms of technology, size, peak pulse load, rated power, drift, and parasitic behaviors. Full paper download The paper was presented by Ove Hach, Vishay BCcomponents Beyschlag, Germany at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. 5.1. Abstract For years no week has gone by without an updated breaking news about faster and...

Full paper download This article presents a method for thickness reduction of polypropylene (PP) films, used as dielectric materials for film capacitors, by ion irradiation, which has a direct effect on device capacitance. The paper was presented by Shova Neupane, Centre for Industrial Electronics, SDU University of Southern Denmark, Denmark at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg, Denmark as paper No. 4.2. Abstract Polypropylene (PP) films...

This Würth Elektronik webinar provides overview of high-power density DC-link film capacitors for DC-charge applications in EVs or industrial power supplies. DC-Link capacitors are used in high-voltage applications to provide the necessary energy buffer between different DC power stages like a rectifier and a DC-DC Converter, DC-AC Inverter and others. Würth Elektronik eiSos presents the new WCAP-FTDB DC-Link film capacitors to offer solutions for...

Full paper download This paper explains layer-by-layer fabrication method, where nanocomposite dielectrics are printed by successive depositions of ultra-thin layers of a room-temperature-stable polymer ink. The work explores two polypropylene-based inks in industry-friendly solvents that are then used to fabricate capacitor devices. The paper was presented by William Greenbank, Centre for Industrial Electronics, SDU University of Southern Denmark, Denmark at the 4th PCNS 10-14th September 2023, Sønderborg,...

This article based on Chema Molina, CEO of Frenetic newsletter discusses planar magnetics considerations as it may not be the best optimum solution designers are asking for. The trend of planar magnetics as the holy grail of magnetics has lasted 30 years. The trend consists of people, usually not magnetic experts, asking for a planar solution to improve their power density. Or teams of...