EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

    June 2023
    PSDcast – Solving the Energy Crisis and Supporting the Renewable Energy Transition

    Dr. Tej Gidda, Global Leader for Future Energy at GHD

    Against the backdrop of an ever-warming planet, heightened geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns globally – all of which threaten to derail the shift to a net zero future – how can we de-risk the energy transition? Dr. Tej Gidda, Global Leader for Future Energy at GHD is here to discuss.
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    Date:
    06/16/2023
    Pre-Charge Circuits in High-Voltage Systems

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    Figure 1: Pre-charge Initial State

    ­An inrush current, also referred to as input surge current, or switch on surge, is the high current, which is often drawn when circuits are initially switched on. Power converters can have inrush currents that are many times higher than their steady-state currents. This is due to the initial charging current of
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    Date:
    06/01/2023
    LED Driver Topology Guide for Automotive Applications

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    Figure 1. Buck converter example: LT3932

    ­In many systems — including the myriad of regulators deployed in automotive power delivery systems —the design of power conversion regulators is often a difficult and complex task. This article aims to simplify the selection process by explaining the benefits, trade-offs, and applications for different sw
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    Date:
    06/01/2023
    Archive

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    Matthew Russell, Master’s student at University College Cork, and a student engineer at Bourns Electronics Ireland

    PSDcast – Pre-cast EV Infrastructure

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    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    Future-Proof Automotive High-Voltage-to-SELV Conversion

    Dec 30,2025
    Greg Green, Director of Automotive Marketing, Vicor

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