Smart Power Grid

    July 2020
    PSDcast – The H-1B Visa Restriction (Good for the Industry?)

    Chris Dries, the President and CEO of UnitedSiC

    You’ve probably heard that President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security took actions with mammoth ramifications for our industry. To whit, Trump restricted H-1B visas for engineers, computer programmers and other technical workers through 2020. Is this a boon for domestic employment or a shackle fo
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    Date:
    07/23/2020
    Digital-Controlled Totem-Pole PFC for Next-Gen Power Systems

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    Table 1: 80 plus Efficiency Standard Requirements

      The pace and scope of the change overtaking the industry shows no signs of stopping. From advanced robotics, to medical wearables, to the smart grid, the amount of functionality presented to the public today is extraordinary. However, all that functionality needs power. Power is behind everythin
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    Date:
    07/02/2020
    Archive

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    Ben Sutherland, Senior Director of Sales at Power Integrations

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    Apr 22,2026
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Preparing for the SF₆ Transition: Building Future-Ready Grids

    Jan 26,2026
    Andrea Estrada-Hein, EVP, Business Line Switchgear, ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions

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    Power Systems Design is a leading global media platform serving the power electronics design engineering community. It delivers in-depth technical content, industry news, and product insights to engineers and decision-makers developing advanced power systems and technologies.

    Published 12× per year across North America and Europe, Power Systems Design is distributed through online and fully digital editions, complemented by eNewsletters, webinars, and multimedia content. The platform covers key areas including power conversion, semiconductors, renewable energy, automotive electrification, AI power systems, and industrial applications—supporting innovation across the global electronics industry.