Technical Features

December 2022

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Figure 1: MOSFET channel punch-through showing outputs from previous SPICE simulators vs. QSPICE

QSPICE: A Mission to Get SPICE Right

Siddharth Mohan, design engineer, Qorvo

Qorvo’s QSPICE™ simulator for analog and mixed-signal simulation provides power designers with the tools to confidently evaluate their designs. Free to use, QSPICE improves SPICE basics, supports large amounts of digital logic without performance penalties, and delivers the speed and accuracy needed for rel

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Date:

11/29/2024

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Figure 1: Kodiak Robotics integrates autonomous technology into commercial fleets using power modules.

Power Modules Accelerate the Path to Long-Haul, Autonomous Trucking

Bill Schmitz, President of Vicor Power Systems, a Vicor Corporation subsidiary

Commercial trucking is the backbone of the U.S. economy. That has never been more evident than in the past few years as Covid-19 supply chain disruptions gripped the country. At the same time, it’s becoming harder and harder to find people who want to drive trucks. The average American truck driver is abou

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Date:

12/31/2022

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Figure 1: Double pulse testing using standard power MOSFET models

Too Hot for SPICE

Nexperia Technical Team

One of the biggest challenges facing engineers when designing with discrete power MOSFETs is the fact standard simulation models provided by many manufacturers are limited in how well they emulate real-world performance. This reduces the usefulness of SPICE simulations when attempting to understand how a circuit wi

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1a: All metal sense resistors with plated terminations

All Metal Current Sense Resistors – The Superior Current Sense Resistor Technology

Kory Schroeder, Director of Marketing and Product Engineering, Stackpole Electronics

With the rapid growth of electronic content, devices, and circuitry pervading so many market segments, the need for current sense resistors has exploded. Because of the wide range of end products and applications, there is an equally wide range of sense resistor requirements. While there are several viable te

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1: Halo Microelectronics HL7132 application circuit for charge pump fast charger

Leading the Charge in Mobile Phones

Jae Park, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Halo Microelectronics

We rely upon our mobile devices and wearables more and more, so we constantly seek enhanced performance and functionality from them. However, with this comes the need for increased battery capacity, despite recent advances in efficient operation. Convenience is the key, allowing users to charge these high-capacity de

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1: Various rail nominal voltages, dips, and surges

Meeting Rail Equipment Power Challenges

Christian Jonglas, GAIA Converter

DC-DC converters used in onboard rail applications must meet challenging electrical supply and environmental specifications. The widespread adoption of the European Train Control System (ETCS) at the heart of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is setting new, more stringent requirements for po

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1. Block diagram of a smart automotive power distribution system

Increasing Ruggedness in High-Current E-FUSE Smart Switches

Giusy Gambino and Filippo Scrimizzi, STMicroelectronics, Catania, Italy

The major trend in power distribution systems is the replacement of the centralized architecture, which distributes the electric power from the battery to the individual loading systems and includes a central relay and fuse box for overload protection. The new automotive systems are based on smart power distribution wi

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1: Levels of ADAS and autonomous driving

4D Imaging Radar helps L2+ and Higher Vehicle Enablement

Huanyu Gu, Director Product Marketing and Business Development ADAS, NXP Semiconductors

The adoption and evolution of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) are crucial to safer driving, avoiding accidents, and saving lives. New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings and five-star safety ratings accelerate this shift, making automatic emergency braking, blind-spot de

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1. Electrifying major automotive systems boosts efficiency and economy

Industrial and Automotive Filters Make the Grade with Advanced Materials Technology

Patrik Kalbermatten, Senior Manager - Distribution Promotion, Product Management MSABG - Magnetic, Sensor and Actuator at KEMET

Electrification is a major factor in moves towards smart industry and smart driving. The trend is bringing increasing numbers of high-powered electrical systems into close proximity with each other, such as arrays of industrial robots inside factories. In automotive markets, the latest vehicles are adding gr

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Date:

12/01/2022

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Figure 1. Quicker charge times with ZapBatt lithium-titanate (LTO) batteries would mean e-bikes getting back on the road quicker, saving on related downtime costs

The Micro-Mobility Business Model is Built on a Foundation of Sand

Charlie Welch, ZapBatt CEO and Amiad Zionpur, ZapBatt COO

The micro-mobility industry can be a legitimate answer to climate warnings, battery supply chain issues driving up the cost of EVs, and rising gas prices deterring people from car ownership and towards more economical alternatives. These significant challenges have driven e-bikes from niche to mainstream in the la

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Date:

12/01/2022