EDN

Modeling of IGBT-based power electronics systems for hybrid and electric vehicles

According to independent consulting and research organization IDTechEX, any vehicle manufacturer without a compelling line up of electric vehicles by 2025 is signing its “death warrant.” It’s not ...
Electronic Design

Implement Gate Drivers for 3-Level NPC2 Modules with Reverse-Blocking IGBTs

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Three-level converter topologies can lead to reduced total harmonic distortion and, hence, minimize the size and cost ...
EDN

SiC switches in electric vehicles – will they dominate the drivetrain?

Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors are finding applications in all types of power conversion including in electric vehicles. With their promise of higher efficiency and faster switching speeds yielding ...
Electronic Design

Low-Voltage Logic Inputs Turn 1000Vdc Loads On/Off

The LTM9100 µModule (micromodule) from Linear Technology accepts logic inputs that enable its internal isolated Power Switch Controller to drive an external-power MOSFET/IGBT switching at up to1000Vdc ...
Business Wire

Renesas Electronics Introduces 8th-Generation IGBTs that Improve System Power Efficiency Through Industry-Leading Ultra-Low Loss Features

Similarly, for UPS systems in server rooms and data centers, power must constantly pass through a power converter circuit to monitor if the power supply has been interrupted, meaning that a steady ...