Topology Selection by the Numbers Part Three
May 1, 2006
In parts one and two of this article series, the component stress factor (CSF) method was defined and some examples of how to use it were given, concentrating...
Modular Approach Simplifies Power-System Design
May 1, 2006
The introduction of the first ICs in the early 1960s greatly simplified the design and manufacturability of complex electronic circuits by combining many...
New Products
May 1, 2006
PWM Controller The IR3624 from International Rectifier is a 600-kHz single-phase synchronous buck PWM controller IC designed for high-density, 10-A nonisolated...
Topology Selection By the Numbers Part Two
Apr 1, 2006
In this second part of a three-part series, we consider some of the alternatives to the bucks and boosts discussed in part one for nonisolated stepup and stepdown conversion for situations in which there may be better choices....
Multi-Megahertz Switching Gains Momentum
Apr 1, 2006
Cellular phones and other portable applications continue to demand that voltage regulator designs fit into ever-smaller footprints. To satisfy this requirement...
New Products: March 2006
Mar 23, 2006
This issue of Power Electronics Technology features analog switches, buck regulator for GPUs, LED driver, SMT inductor/transformer......
Smart Rectification Benefits Half-Bridge Converters
Mar 1, 2006
The half-bridge converter has been in existence for several years, but these days, it is enjoying renewed interest due to the development of eighth-brick...
Topology Selection by the Numbers Part One
Mar 1, 2006
Is the topology you selected for your current power supply design the best topology available? Often, there are several different approaches we can take...
Enhance MOSFET Cooling with Thermal Vias
Feb 1, 2006
Bottom-side cooling enables MOSFET heat transfer through the pc board to a heatsink. This decreases MOSFET junction temperatures while reducing the required area and thermal stress on the board....
Power Semiconductors Take the Floor at APEC
Feb 1, 2006
At the upcoming Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), which will be held March 19-23 in Dallas, several power semiconductor vendors...
New Products: January 2006
Jan 1, 2006
This issue of Power Electronics Technology features new fan speed controllers, stepdown controllers, power supply kits, automotive-qualified switches, and more...
Protecting MOSFETs Against Overcurrent Events
Jan 1, 2006
Protecting power transistors against overcurrent failure has always been a challenging issue in power circuit design. In order to protect against even...
Small MOSFETs Solve Big Problems
Jan 1, 2006
Synchronous rectification has become the standard for high-efficiency power converters. The perpetually decreasing supply voltages that are required by...
Evaluating the Reliability of Power MOSFETs
Nov 1, 2005
Power device performance continues to advance at a high rate. Each generation is also becoming more optimized and more specialized to particular application...
