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TDK Presents DC-Link Capacitors Rated for Up to +135 °C in Automotive and Industrial Applications

Explore how TDK’s B3272*A/G/T DC-link film capacitors keep running at case temperatures up to +135 °C. With an EPN dielectric and no derating up to +105 °C, they promise more thermal headroom for the power electronics inside demanding vehicle and industrial designs.

Würth Elektronik Expands Coupled Power Inductor Line

Würth Elektronik's new 1090HL coupled inductor turns leakage inductance, normally treated as an unwanted side effect, into a design advantage for SEPIC, ZETA, and Ćuk converters, trimming ripple current and capacitor size in a footprint of just 11 by 10 by 9 millimeters.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications of EMI Filters

By understanding the real-world applications and significance of EMI filters, engineers can design and implement effective solutions to manage electromagnetic interference across various industries, ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of electronic systems.

Doping Gallium Nitride Shows Promise for Next Generation of Power Electronics

Scientists from Aalto University have discovered a mechanism that could usher in the next generation of power electronics.

New Material Promises Advances in Space Exploration

A new type of material may hold the key to major advances in space exploration.
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Snubbers to Kill Parasitic Resonances

Learn how to calculate RC snubber values to eliminate parasitic ringing in power electronics circuits. This step-by-step guide covers measuring ringing frequency, estimating stray inductance and capacitance, and selecting Rs and Cs values to damp resonance and reduce EMI.

EPRI to Help Fund GRAPES Project for Medium-Voltage Static Compensators for Distribution Systems

A new research project hopes to develop a unique type of custom power equipment.

IEC Releases Second Edition of IEC TS 62578:2015

The International Electrotechnical Commission has released a new edition of IEC TS 62578:2015. IEC TS...

SMIF to host presentation of real world applications papers at APEC 2015

The System Management Interface Forum (SMIF Inc.) in conjunction with representatives from several of...

Current Harmonics Testing: MIL-STD-1399 Section 300B versus MIL-STD-461F

The extensive use of power electronics on vessels and offshore installations, especially on electric propulsion ships, has had a substantial impact on the power quality of the power distribution system. This article discusses the effects of current harmonic distortion created by commercial uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) being deployed in Naval shipboard applications.

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