Technical Features

    September 2011
    Gate Driver Choices for High Power Density Intermediate Bus Converters in AI Servers

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    Figure 1: Two-stage 48 V power architecture for an AI server, showing IBC and downstream point-of-load regulation

    ­1. AI server power delivery raises the density challenge AI accelerators concentrate more computing, and therefore more electrical power, within limited rack and board space. Supplying these loads is not simply a matter of increasing converter output. Every power‑delivery stage must balance conversion ef
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    08/31/2026
    Notebook DC-DC Converter Design
    In the competitive world of notebook computers, the key performance attributes are battery life, weight, and size (particularly height) for a given level of performance. Recent advances
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    Date:
    09/28/2011
    PCB Layout

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    Figure 1: Switching frequency vs. switching transitions

    Switch mode power supplies convert one voltage to another. Such supplies are generally very efficient and thus replace linear regulators in many applications. Switching frequency versus
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    Date:
    09/28/2011
    Selecting a Precision Op Amp

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    Figure 1 - ISL28134: 0.1Hz to 10Hz Peak-to-Peak Noise Voltage

    Choosing an op amp for high end sensor input projects can be especially challenging if the sensors or their design environments require ultra low-power, low-noise, zero-drift, rail-to-rail input
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    Date:
    09/28/2011
    Solar Inverter Reliability

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    Figure 1: Single-Stage, Single-Phase Inverter Block Diagram

    The modern power grid will feature photovoltaic (PV) power systems that offer a sustainable alternative to fossil-fueled power plants. PV power systems consist of multiple components such
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    Date:
    09/28/2011
    Video Security Benefits

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    Figure 1: Traditional Approach of Remote Voltage Sensing

    Even before the heightened awareness brought on by threats of terrorism, many public and private institutions had already began to incorporate video security into critical infrastructure. Video
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    Date:
    09/27/2011
    Smart Components for Smart Grids

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    Smart Grids need to modern passive components

    Energy efficiency with advanced magnetic alloys - the quality of smart grids starts with the quality of their materials The famous English social reformer John Ruskin (1849 - 1900) was
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    Date:
    09/22/2011
    PV Selection

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    Typical high quality rooftop installation

    When looking into either adding solar installation to your business, or want to know how to get the best deals, there are several factors to consider. Reliability is key; investigate the
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    Date:
    09/13/2011
    Auto Foundry Demands

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    Figure 1: Automotive Electronics Forecast and Semiconductor Content per Vehicle (Source: Gartner - March 2011)

    Automotive electronics has emerged as one of the most important applications for integrated circuits. The expanded use of automotive electronics and concomitant semiconductor content per vehicle
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    Date:
    09/06/2011
    Archive

    Gate Driver Choices for High Power Density Intermediate Bus Converters in AI Servers

    Aug 31,2026
    Jeffrey Cumabig, Product Application Engineer, and Lei Song, Product Definition Engineer, both for gate drivers at Infineon Technologies AG

    Silicon Carbide Semiconductors: Gaining Widespread Adoption

    Jul 30,2026
    Jens Baringhaus, Chief Expert for Wideband Gap Technology and responsible for Bosch's SiC technology roadmap

    Innovation through Lean AI

    Jun 1,2026
    Crystal Chen, Product Marketing & Product Management, Infineon HiRel

    Molded Power Inductors

    May 29,2026
    Efrain Bernal-Alzate, Design Engineer, Würth Elektronik eiSos

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