Technical Features

    June 2025
    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
    Optimizing BLDC Motor Control Through System Simulation

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    Figure 1: How to run the ACT72350 BLDC motor example

    Why BLDC motors? Electric motors are responsible for roughly 50% of the world’s total electrical energy consumption, according to the European Commission1. Improving motor efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also plays a vital role in lowering global CO₂ emissions. Among available motor te
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    06/30/2025
    Motor Drive ICs With Performance, Protection & Bi-Directional Sensing

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    Figure 1: 600W washing machine drive built with silicon IGBTs

    ­Electric motors and drives are estimated to consume about 45% of the total electricity generated worldwide. That’s equivalent to more than 12,000 terawatt hours (TWh) per year, or about 1,000 times the total output of China’s 5 GW Xinjiang solar farm (the world’s largest), which was connected to the gr
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    The Benefits of GaN in Motor Drive/Inverter Designs

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    Figure 1: Comparing power outputs for discrete and IPM MOSFET/IGBT and GaN solutions

    ­Although gallium nitride (GaN) has been discussed as an interesting solution for inverters and motor drives for ten years, there have been very few real applications of GaN in this sector to date. However, now that GaN has been proven in other applications, such as chargers, its value proposition is now being se
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    Advanced Current and Voltage Sensing Enables Ultra-Precise Robots

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    Figure 1: Current- and voltage-sensing accuracy impacts how precise robotics can perform tasks

    ­Robots have become commonplace in industrial applications. However, up until now, their usage has been restricted to tasks that do not require the highest levels of precision. It is hard to imagine a humanoid robot being asked to attempt to thread a needle, or a collaborative robot (cobot) to handle fragile it
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    Unlocking Robotic Intelligence

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    Figure 1: Melexis’ Tactaxis® technology supports the move towards more human-like robotics that can operate closely with humans in applications ranging from industrial cobots and domestic service robots

    ­As the robotics industry advances into increasingly sophisticated roles, especially within service and humanoid applications, the need for machines that interact with their environments almost as naturally as humans has never been greater. While intelligent control systems lay the foundation for autonomy and pr
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    Designing to Protect: Industrial Motor Drive Circuits

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    Figure 1: The 8/20 µs current waveform is widely used to test overvoltage devices and originates from UL 1449

    ­Motor drive circuits employed in a wide range of today’s industrial, commercial, and consumer applications are responsible for controlling the speed, torque, and position of electric motors, enabling precise motion and energy efficiency. However, motor drives are often exposed to electrical threats such as
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial

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    Figure 1: Residential EV charger

    ­The arrival of electric vehicles (EVs) has ushered in a revolution in the automotive industry with a fundamental shift toward sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint. At the center of this transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    MOSFET Selection and Efficiency Measurement for AI Server Power Supplies

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    Figure 1a: Bridgeless totem-pole PFC

    ­Yole predicts AI data center server power ratings will jump from 15kW to over 100kW, and the main bus voltage will increase from 400V to 800V to reduce distribution losses. Despite this, rack space and PSU form factors will remain unchanged, pressuring PSU vendors to achieve higher power density. Yole forecasts th
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
    Designing Multi-Phase Converters for High-Current Applications

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    Figure 1: Total Current Ripple for 4-Phase Application

    ­In recent years, the rapid advancements in FPGAs, ASICs, and related systems have necessitated significant updates to power delivery regulations to address the increased complexity. These designs demand a delicate balance between efficiency, dynamic response, and the size and power loss of MOSFETs. The most commonly
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    Date:
    06/01/2025
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