| What the next transistor will be like
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2011-08-01 |
| Here's a comprehensive discussion on the race is on to redefine the transistor. |
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Perform fault monitoring, manage backplane power
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2004-09-16 |
| Perform fault monitoring, manage backplane power |
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Controlling "inrush" current for load switches in battery power apps
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2001-07-03 |
| Know how to control the inrush current in load switch applications, and learn the two approaches for controlling the slew rate. |
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I-BCM controllers eliminate the need for SiC diodes
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2010-08-12 |
| The introduction of interleaved boundary conduction mode (I-BCM) IC controllers offers a topological solution to the reverse recovery losses in the CCM boost diodes. |
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| A/V receiver nails cost/performance trade-off
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2007-08-13 |
| Direct Energy Amplification and Linear Temperature Compensation are two of the fundamental technological breakthroughs at the heart of the VSX1016-TXV's performance. |
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Improving transient load, line response
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2010-05-12 |
| This power tip focuses on closing the feedback loop in an isolated power supply with a TL431 shunt regulator. |
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New standard in hot-swap reliability
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2005-04-01 |
| Thereareseveralfailuremecha- |
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Amplifiers as comparators?
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2003-07-16 |
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| Use active PFC offline LED controller for primary-side control
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2011-12-14 |
| Read about a power solution touted to reduce component costs and improve overall energy efficiency. |
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Dual regulator typology needed to power modern cellphones
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2004-08-16 |
| POWER |
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VIPower makes easier PFC converters
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2003-11-03 |
| Since January 2001, the Euro- |
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Facing the challenges of gate-drive transformers
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2010-03-24 |
| This article reviews the challenges seen when using gate-drive transformers and describes some of the new alternatives now being offered. |
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Designing power systems in portable devices
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2008-09-04 |
| Here is a list of some practical dos and don'ts for designing the power system in your next portable product. |
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Motor efficiency depends on PFC (Part 2)
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2009-10-29 |
| Active power factor correction (PFC) can achieve very high power factors with reasonably sized components, although the energy efficiency may be slightly lower than with passive techniques (94 per cent compared with 96 per cent, for example) due to the addition of switching components. |
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Increase equipment efficiency with app-specific IGBTs (Part 1)
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2009-09-29 |
| The IGBT, also known as the conductivity-modulated field-effect transistor, is one of the most commonly available advanced switching power devices in the market today. |
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Mobile apps push new trends in power management ICs
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2009-08-31 |
| Integration is the name of the game, and it is seen in every corner of portable electronic design. |
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Improving power conversion efficiency with power chip tech
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2009-08-11 |
| To save energy, improving power conversion efficiency is an important subject in modern power supplies. Here's an article that will help you achieve efficiency with power chip technologies. |
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Hot-swap circuits for digital comms boards
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2004-01-16 |
| POWER |
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Protecting components from ESD damage effects
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2009-11-09 |
| Protecting components from the effects of ESD damage begins by knowing how they can be damaged and their level of sensitivity. |
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How to precisely regulate output current
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2009-07-10 |
| Know how to regulate output current through a primary-side regulator controlled flyback converter without secondary feedback circuitry. |
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How to build a 5.0 to 6.5-W PoE DC/DC converter
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2007-07-18 |
| This article illustrates how to build a low-cost, high-efficiency PoE DC/DC converter with a power output of 5 to 6.5 watts. |
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Implementing synchronous rectifiers in isolated topologies
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2002-04-16 |
| Implementing synchronous rectifiers in isolated topologies |
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| Power management issues for computer peripherals
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2011-12-26 |
| Learn about the challenges of managing multiple rails, their timing, sequencing, and dynamic/transient modes. |
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Prevent efficiency loss in synchronous buck converters
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2008-10-29 |
| Learn how to properly design MOSFETs in order to prevent efficiency loss and lower down costs. |
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| Green design enhances normally-on switches
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2008-11-19 |
| It is now possible to redesign "normally-on" circuits with new components to reduce wasted energy. |
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Multi-output evaluation board for DVD SMPS
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2002-06-16 |
| Know some basic techniques on how to design a power supply board in flyback converter topology with multiple-output voltage and secondary control used for DVD, VCD and VCR device apps. |
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Improving motion-control architectures
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2008-07-22 |
| It is not just improved motors and MOSFETs that matter; architectures play a key role in modern motion control. |
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Bringing energy efficiency to non-isolated apps
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2004-05-03 |
| Power Integrations' off-line switcher IC addresses the higher load currents and energy requirements that will be demanded of tomorrow's non-isolated power solutions. |
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Estimate power semiconductor contributions to thermal budget
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2008-09-22 |
| Gain a better understanding of your embedded design's thermal constraints, especially as it relates to the diodes, MOSFETs and IGBTs in the power conversion circuitry. |
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Enhancing power circuit design
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2002-09-01 |
| This technical article demonstrates how discrete design information can be used to enhance the design of power circuits for computers and handheld devices. |
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