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    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
    Date:
    03/29/2026
    Integrated On/Off Controllers Help Energy Efficient System Designs

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    Figure 1: Battery freshness seal in GPS tracker system

    ­The pandemic has expedited the adoption of hybrid setups that rely heavily on online resources, making the use of electronic systems a necessity. Aside from this, the importance of electronic system efficiency has grown even more significant alongside electronics companies’ ongoing sustainability efforts du
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    Helping to Rewire Aerospace

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    ­The electrification of aerospace and defence is a complete rethinking of flight. From advanced electric propulsion systems to digitally interconnected power networks, every cable, connector and material choice now carries the weight of performance, safety and sustainability. The drive to reduce emissions and im
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    SMD PIR Sensor Enables the Next Generation of Smarter Living

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    Figure 1: The IRS-D200ST00R1 sensor, developed to address the limitations of traditional PIR sensors

    ­As homes, offices, and cities grow more connected, engineers are expected to deliver designs that are not only intelligent and secure but also energy-efficient and scalable. From remote health monitoring to adaptive lighting and automated security, passive infrared (PIR) sensors remain a core component in en
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    From Rising Loads to Rugged Switching: The Case for SiC JFETs in SSCBs

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    Figure 1: Change in electricity demand by region, 2021–2027. Note: EMDE = Emerging Markets and Developing Economies [1]

    ­Global electricity demand surged 4.3% in 2024, nearly double the average pace of the previous decade, driven by data centers, electrification, and severe climate change causing temperature fluctuations that pushed heating and cooling loads to record levels [1]. Projections for 2026 to 2030 indicate that demand wi
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of the Automated Test Equipment Market Reveals Key Insights into Its Evolving Needs

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    Figure 1: The internal components of a MOSFET Relay

    ­By analyzing industry trends and technological developments, we can better understand what users truly seek. Key factors in the market include efficient solutions that enhance speed, increase space savings on circuit boards, and improve reliability in testing processes. Companies like OMRON help to provide so
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    Precision Beyond the Instrumentation Amp: Why Current-Mode Architectures Are the New Blueprint for Industrial Sensing

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    Figure 1: Front and back of the TS5510

    As sensors proliferate in electrically hostile environments, traditional voltage-mode architectures are hitting performance ceilings. By transposing the principles of high-fidelity professional audio into the industrial domain, a new class of Current Conveyor-based AFEs is emerging. This article explores how Tr
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    Driving Sustainability in HVAC and Water Metering

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    Figure 1: Common MEMS sensor failures mechanisms

    ­The water metering and HVAC markets are in the midst of a significant evolution, fueled by a worldwide focus on environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. This transformation is characterized by the arrival of advanced technologies and the enforcement of stricter regulatory standards, which results in
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    Date:
    04/01/2026
    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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