Technical Features

    July 2025
    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
    Advancing EV Charging Infrastructure with 1700V SiC MOSFET Technology

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    Figure 1: Fast, consistent switching—under 110ns across temps—enables multi-MHz operation with minimal derating and reduced switching losses

    With accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, the performance and scalability of charging infrastructure have become critical engineering priorities. Onboard chargers and off-board fast charging systems require components that deliver high efficiency, reliability, and thermal stability under demanding conditi
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    07/31/2025
    DC/DC Converters Bring Fuel Cell Solutions to Life

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    Figure 1: Electrolysis Cell vs Fuel Cell Schematic

    ­Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy from a gaseous fuel, often hydrogen, directly into electrical energy. This process occurs in a reaction chamber, or "cell" (Figure 1). When hydrogen serves as the fuel, the process resembles electrolysis in reverse. In electrolysis, el
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    07/01/2025
    Why Accurate Cell Data Matters in Battery SoC and SoH Determination

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    Figure 1: The test procedure undertaken by the white paper

    ­As SoC and SoH cannot be directly measured, various methods of computational complexity are used to determine their values. The accuracy of quantifiable metrics—temperature, voltage, and current—and the synchronization of data captured for all cells are critical inputs for the algorithms used to determine ov
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    07/01/2025
    Automotive Functional Safety and ISO 26262

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    Figure 1: Off-battery dual-output buck preregulator with output voltage-monitor ICs

    ­Any influential technology emanates a set of risks, which can be especially serious in automotive safety-related systems. The purpose of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26262 series of standards, Road vehicles – Functional safety, is to mitigate risks in road vehicles by providing gu
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    EV Charging Levels from Residential  to Commercial

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    Figure 1: Residential EV charger

    ­At the center of our societal-wide EV transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of EVs. To increase the adoption of EVs, understanding the types and nuances of chargers is important. Electric vehicle chargers come in diverse forms, ranging from
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    BMS Transformers in Energy Storage Systems

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    Figure 1: Method for storing electrical energy in terms of storage duration and capacity

    ­The conversion of electric grids to renewable energies, especially wind power and photovoltaics, which are not always available, is fueling the need for larger energy storage systems. These require a sophisticated battery management system (BMS) for reliable operation. BMS transformers can be used to insulate th
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    Emerging Electrification of Military Ground Systems

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    Figure 1: BAE 155 MM M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer

    ­While the implementation of electric components in the military will require time and intention, emerging technology in the semiconductor industry, coupled with recent strides in the commercial automotive sector, simplify such efforts. This article will explore the various options of electrification in milita
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    Smarter Infrastructure: AI-Driven LiDAR Classification for Electric Utilities

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    Figure 1: High accuracy LiDAR Classification excels in dense distribution network areas

    ­Meeting today’s demands for resilience, safety, and efficiency requires accurate, timely, and scalable data about physical assets. One technology that is rapidly redefining how utilities manage infrastructure is LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). LiDAR captures millions to billions of high-resolution, three-dim
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    The Hidden Bottleneck in AI: How the Network Can Make or Break Your LLM Strategy

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    Figure 1: Keysight AI Data Center Builder is the foundational solution for validating AI data center performance across compute, interconnect, network, and power

    ­The network infrastructure connecting GPUs, switches, and servers in modern data centers is under enormous strain. As AI models scale into the hundreds of billions of parameters, the spotlight is shifting toward one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, components of AI training performance: the network. Hi
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    Date:
    07/01/2025
    Archive

    Transformer Design Comparisons for Mitigating EMI in Gate Driver Circuits

    Mar 29,2026
    Matthew Russell, Master’s student at University College Cork, and a student engineer at Bourns Electronics Ireland

    1250 V/1700 V GaN HEMTs for NVIDIA 800 VDC Architecture

    Jan 31,2026
    Kamal Varadarajan & Chris Lee, Power Integrations

    Future-Proof Automotive High-Voltage-to-SELV Conversion

    Dec 30,2025
    Greg Green, Director of Automotive Marketing, Vicor

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