Selecting the suitable MOSFET for your design
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2010-06-10 |
| In an application such as a load switch in a server power supply, the switching aspects of a MOSFET matter little. Selecting a MOSFET requires the engineer to use their expertise in scrutinizing different specifications for individual applications |
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Power MOSFET Tutorial (2
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2006-12-06 |
| This article is the second of a two-part tutorial discussing power MOSFETs and how to make the right selection for your application, explaining the pros and cons of a high-voltage N-channel MOSFET |
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Pick the right MOSFET for flyback converter
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2009-07-09 |
| Read about a rigorous methodology for selecting the most appropriate MOSFET |
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Power MOSFET Tutorial (1
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2006-12-05 |
| This article is the first of a two-part tutorial discussing power MOSFETs and how to make the right selection for your application, explaining the pros and cons of a high-voltage N-channel MOSFET |
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Thermal Performance Of Power MOSFET Packages
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2001-07-03 |
| This paper introduces the PowerPAK family of power MOSFET packages, which provide increased levels of performance for a given footprint and profile |
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Non-classical MOSFET solutions for power-efficient CMOS
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2006-12-17 |
| Facing unprecedented power-performance challenges at 32nm and beyond, new material and device structures are vying to initiate the revolution. This article provides what you need to know. |
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| Power tip: Discretes as alternative to integrated MOSFET drivers (Part 1
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2011-12-20 |
| Here's why the humble, inexpensive discrete transistor can be a cost- and performance-effective option, and better in some ways than a more-highly integrated component. |
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How to choose the best MOSFET
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2008-10-28 |
| Here's a guide to selecting the best combination of MOSFETs for synchronous buck converters. |
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Non-classical MOSFET solutions for power-efficient CMOS
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2006-12-17 |
| Facing unprecedented power-performance challenges at 32nm and beyond, new material and device structures are vying to initiate the revolution. This article provides what you need to know. |
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Deriving optimum MOSFET ON-resistance for target applications
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2004-04-22 |
| Deriving optimum MOSFET ON-resistance for target applications |
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| Power tip: Discretes as alternative to integrated MOSFET drivers (Part 2
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2012-01-26 |
| Here's a continuation of the discussion on simple FET gate drive circuits. It also looks into synchronous rectifier drives. |
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Power MOSFET drivers control auto lighting
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2007-10-01 |
| Using relays and fuses to switch and limit current for power delivery can be unpredictable and unreliable. Combining a high-side pre-FET driver and power FET is an optimal solution to control vehicle lighting. |
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MOSFET answers multimarket power needs
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2005-09-01 |
| MOSFETs are the key elements in a dc-dc conversion solution designed for high-frequency power switching |
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Deriving optimum MOSFET ON-resistance for target applications
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2004-04-22 |
| This paper shows how to design MOSFETs for target applications to produce the best performance. |
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Power MOSFET drivers provide automotive lighting protection and control
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2007-09-19 |
| Using relays and fuses to switch and limit current for power delivery can be unpredictable and unreliable. Combining a high-side pre-FET driver and power FET is an optimal solution to control vehicle lighting. |
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Employing MOSFET power switches in your design
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2010-02-17 |
| This article summarises important specifications and concepts that designers need to consider when using power switches in different applications, and reviews possible solutions to help designers select an optimised solution. |
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Right MOSFETs for power conversion in POL architectures
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2006-04-10 |
| This article discusses the MOSFET requirements in converting power for POL architectures |
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Building a line-powered transceiver with basic parts
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2009-08-27 |
| A comparator, reference, small-signal MOSFET and a handful of inexpensive resistors are all that are required to modulate and demodulate the power line |
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Depletion-mode MOSFETs
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2006-08-07 |
| This article discusses how a depletion-mode MOSFET works and how it can be applied to a diverse range of applications |
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Assessing the DC performance and accuracy of LDO regulators
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2006-12-18 |
| DC performance of LDO regulators is critical in many applications. Read about the effect of bipolar vs. MOSFET pass transistors on regulation and dropout voltage |
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Consider SEPIC topology for a bias supply
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2009-08-05 |
| The SEPIC clamps the MOSFET voltage stress to a value equal to the input plus the output voltage and eliminates EMI seen in a flyback |
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The principles behind self-protected MOSFETs
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2009-07-08 |
| Know the fundamental 'raison d'etre' for the self-protected MOSFET and examine its capability |
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Addressing the issues of high-performance FETs (Part 2)
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2010-08-09 |
| Package impedance, PCB layout, interconnect parasitic and switching speed are all critical factors influencing a MOSFET's performance in a power-supply circuit. This article addresses the common questions about today's high-performance FETs and discusses how to apply them |
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Back to the basics of power MOSFETs
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2007-02-21 |
| This article provides the basics on power MOSFETs. It compares the MOSFET to the bipolar transistor and discusses some tradeoffs |
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Improve LCD TV power supply efficiency
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2010-04-23 |
| This article reveals how ultimate power conversion efficiency can be realised by a self-timing voltage detection synchronous MOSFET control scheme |
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Back to the basics of power MOSFETs
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2007-02-21 |
| This article provides the basics on power MOSFETs. It compares the MOSFET to the bipolar transistor and discusses some tradeoffs |
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Simplify automotive DC motor driving
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2009-04-16 |
| Read about a MOSFET H-bridge that enables DC motors to draw higher currents in order to offer a suitable torque |
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Understand two-switch forward/flyback converters
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2008-12-19 |
| Read about a solution that allows the input voltage range to approach the rating of MOSFET process capability |
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Scrutinizing a half-bridge LLC resonant DC/DC converter
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2010-03-25 |
| This article studies the performance of a half-bridge LLC resonant DC/DC converter developed for use in an open-frame power supply. |
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Design MOSFETS for shrinking DC-DC converters
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2008-10-28 |
| Learn how to meet the demands of a particular application as a response to the ever-shrinking space allocated to DC-DC converters. |
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