Technical Features

    December 2021
    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
    AC or DC? Powering Intelligent Buildings

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    Figure 1: The DC-powered home

    Most electronics requires DC at board level and even motor-driven AC machines are often ‘smart’, inverter-driven types, that operate internally from a high voltage DC bus. At the same time, buildings are becoming more ‘intelligent’ adding convenience, productivity and reducing energy consumption. This ca
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    12/01/2021
    True Sustainability for Batteries

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    Figure 1: The efficiency of Battery Resourcers’ closed-loop approach

    With the transportation and energy industries driving wide scale adoption of lithium-ion batteries, robust, scalable and reliable supply chains are becoming a priority for major vehicle OEMs, electric grid operators and even national governments. That’s the reason for the U.S. National Blueprint for Lithium Ba
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    12/01/2021
    Empowering Next-Gen EV Fast Charging with Advanced Electrical Protection

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    Figure 1: EV charging systems are migrating rapidly in the direction of DC-based 50kW to 350kW power solutions

    Now that the latest Electric Vehicles (EVs) are exhibiting operational ranges satisfactory to the general public, the attention has shifted to battery charging times. These EVs are using the latest in wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions and power topologies, with system voltages often well over several hundred vo
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    12/01/2021
    Meeting EMC Compliance Requirements Using Internal and External Filter Arrangements

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    Figure 1: EMI pick-up in cabling

    Among the most important of these specifications will be the ones that relate to electro-magnetic interference (EMI) and electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC). Having a good understanding of the EMI/EMC aspect of the chosen power supply will therefore be an essential part of its implementation. Furthermore, with bot
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    12/01/2021
    Automotive Audio Bus and Ethernet in Automotive Applications

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    Figure 1. Traditional in-car cabling for audio systems

    The number of electronic systems in cars has increased in recent years, reaching higher levels of complexity with the adoption of new technologies for infotainment and advanced driver-assistance systems (cameras, radar, lidar, etc.), along with multiple sensors for many different purposes (stability, speed, ac
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    12/01/2021
    Charging Electric Commercial Vehicles

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    Figure 1. Modern bus depot with charging infrastructure

    With the electrification of heavy-duty or commercial vehicles, charging larger batteries than the ones in electric passenger cars becomes necessary. As time is money especially in logistics, either assigning idle times for charging or increasing charging power are preferred options. This leads to three different ch
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    12/01/2021
    EV Wireless BMS: Your Questions Answered
    With Strategy Analytics estimating 36 million EVs on the road by 2026, wireless BMS offer promising ways to make vehicles more efficient and reliable – features that appeal to both original equipment manufacturers and consumers. For consumers, wireless BMS could potentially mean lower EV costs, along with be
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    12/01/2021
    Silicon Carbide Modules Unlock Higher Power Density in Motor Drives

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    Figure 1: The system block diagram (left) showing three main components: the two converter modules, each with a gate driver, and the controller. The power modules mounted on the cold plate (A), and then in the power core with gate drivers (B), are also shown outside the dual inverter enclosure (C). Handles and feet are provided for portability, (D) shows the 204 mm x 267.5 mm cross section

    The traction drive is where nearly all of an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) energy is put to use. The drive system must, therefore, perform with the highest possible efficiency while occupying the smallest possible space with the lowest weight — all to maximize the EV range. With the use of dual drives to enhance tr
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    12/01/2021
    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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