Technical Features

    April 2010
    Transformer Design Comparisons for Mitigating EMI in Gate Driver Circuits

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    Figure 1: Gate driver circuit diagram with a Bourns transformer

    While gate driver-based converters deliver improved efficiency, speed and signal integrity, their high frequency switching features can produce elevated levels of conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI), posing challenges to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and overall system reliability. To solve this
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    03/29/2026
    Cool Power from Danfoss
    Modern wind turbines are being designed for a lifetime of 15-20 years. In the special case of wind power, the turbines are expected to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year when the wind allows.
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    Date:
    04/01/2010
    The Way Forward for Solar
    PV modules, or panels, produce direct current (DC) electricity, typically with a peak output up to 250 Watts. With suitable control circuits, they can be used to charge a battery - which also generates
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    Date:
    04/01/2010
    In the past two years of the recession, the power systems design industry has been in the very challenging position of fine-tuning solutions to address the ever-pressing issue of energy supply
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    Date:
    04/01/2010
    Modular UPS Systems
    A tailored and integrated approach to power protection, comprising modular UPS and fully-matched standby generators, is helping businesses sustain vital uptime and availability. Changes
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    Date:
    04/01/2010
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