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Standardization, Energy Savings Drive 48-V Power in the Data Center

Solution Dec 28, 2021

In the U.S., data center power consumption is expected to continue growing at a rate of 4% to 5% annually until 2022 and beyond.

3D Multi-PCB Design Achieves Greater Density in FSBB Converters

Solution Dec 13, 2021

This article will be focused on a multi-PCB structure specifically designed for the four-switch buck boost (FSBB) converter.

Supply Clean Power to Low-Voltage, High-Current Devices

Solution Dec 13, 2021

When selecting a power supply it is essential to examine the voltage transient response specification and output impedance characteristics.

SiC Based Optimized 2x250kW Dual Inverter

Solution Nov 27, 2021

In the typical configuration, a dual inverter is used to drive the two motors but it can also be used in back-to-back inverter topology to provide bidirectional power transmission.

How to Select the Right Gate Driver for your SiC MOSFET

Solution Nov 27, 2021

One way to ensure an optimized design using SiC includes first carefully considering your choice of the gate driver.

Why Spend $1B on Solar Installation R&D?

Solution Nov 13, 2021

This article explores how one could automate the installation of PV solar panels on buildings given a large R&D budget.

Sustainability in Motion: Motors and Drives Are Key to Energy Conservation

Solution Nov 13, 2021

Sustainability is good business practice. Companies that have developed solid sustainability strategies, long-term visions, and ambitious targets fare better than those that have not prioritized this value.

Avoid the Top 3 Issues UPS Designers Encounter when Upgrading to Lithium

Solution Oct 30, 2021

Designing a lithium-based battery backup system for a Telecom or Data Center application presents new and different challenges.

Surface-Finishing Solutions Improve SiC Wafer Efficiency and Cost

Solution Oct 30, 2021

Wafers are made of very pure material that, during the manufacturing process, must be polished to obtain a very even and smooth surface. This result can be achieved by applying lapping, polishing, and grinding techniques.

Lotus Cars Next-Gen EVs Optimized with ADI’s Wireless BMS

Solution Oct 15, 2021

Lotus Cars will use Analog Devices’ (ADI) wireless battery management system (wBMS) in its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) design.

Three Solutions for Battery Testing in Manufacturing and Production

Solution Oct 15, 2021

Energy storage system testing is a trending topic today. Commonly referred to as “battery testing,” it ranges from small portable format batteries to the larger ones used in electric vehicles (EVs) to those used in backup systems for high energy supply in so-called “stationary applications.”

UnitedSiC Gen 4 6-mΩ SiC FETs

Solution Sep 25, 2021

In response to designers’ needs for higher-performance, more efficient systems, UnitedSiC has announced new SiC FETs that enable new levels of design flexibility, most notably the solution from 750 V, 6 mΩ with a robust short-circuit withstand time rating of 5 μs.