High-Efficiency DrMOS Power Module
Aug 11, 2010
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) introduced the AOZ5006, a high efficiency 6mm x 6mm power module that is fully compliant with Intel's DrMOS specifications. ...
The J/K Method: A Technique to Select the Optimal MOSFET
Jun 1, 2010
Selecting the correct MOSFET can be a difficult and daunting task for a power supply designer. A process quickly identifies the most suitable MOSFETs that enable a designer to request samples or use extensive modeling on just a few devices....
Building Block Modules Power Supercomputers
Mar 1, 2009
Supercomputers can dissipate up to 25 kW per rack in a data center, where half of the electricity bill covers the supercomputer and the other half is for air conditioning....
Test Saturation Voltage to Achieve High Efficiency
Mar 1, 2008
Efficiency is the name of the game in the design of power supplies. This is a major reason why switch-mode power supplies (SMPSs) are chosen for power-supply...
Increase DC-DC Efficiency Across Load and Frequency
Feb 1, 2008
To help improve dc-dc conversion efficiency at lighter loads and higher switching frequencies, a Schottky diode can be integrated onto a MOSFET chip....
Appliances Drive Power Module Packaging, But Where?
Jun 1, 2007
Today, intelligent power modules have become the preferred power semiconductor solution for motor drives in consumer applications. Their functionality...
Sensorless Motor Control Simplifies Washer Drives
Jun 1, 2006
Washing controls have used power inverters to control motor speeds for years. Variable-speed control enables a significant simplification of the mechanical...