It can be challenging to consistently measure the performance of AC-DC and DC-DC converters. These challenges have become even greater as designers work to transition from silicon-based power converters to wide bandgap semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). Designers of 3-phase systems such as motor drives face additional complexity.
Thankfully, help is available …
The Practice of AC Coupling and DC Reject Modes
The practice of AC coupling the scope input or using a probe with DC reject capability is very common when looking at noise and/or ripple of DC power rails. Anytime there is insufficient DC offset available, then users often elect to use AC Coupling or DC Reject settings. With the focus on clean power, we see users more interested than ever before in …
The field of power electronics is rapidly transitioning from the use of silicon semiconductor materials to wide bandgap semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). One of the most common applications of GaN and SiC semiconductors is to enable smaller, faster and more efficient designs of power converters.
Power converters operate at multiple stages throughout the power …
Introduction
Deployment of AI-based technology is happening in the Data Center. The processor-intensive servers are driving up energy demands. The table below illustrates the magnitude of the impact. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that data centers will account for up to seven percent of global electricity consumption by 2030; a number equivalent to the entire country of India’s …
In order to keep up with advanced battery technology, manufacturers and users need battery test systems that are flexible and responsive. Perhaps the most important feature of a battery test system is the ability to seamlessly switch between charging and discharging the battery under test. This capability makes the EA Elektro-Automatik PSB bidirectional programmable DC power supply series a …
When purchasing a power supply, especially a programmable DC power supply, it is critical to understand and consider the power supply’s various features and specifications. DC programmable power supplies are standard in many areas, including research and development, manufacturing tests, quality control labs or process-control systems. Overlooking key features can lead to costly errors, project …
As the demand for reliable and efficient battery technologies grows, so does the need for advanced battery simulation tools to test and simulate those batteries. A battery simulator allows engineers and designers to understand the performance and behavior of a power supply, optimize their designs, and explore the capabilities of a battery cell without extensive physical testing.
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One fuel cell type at the cornerstone of modern clean energy solutions is hydrogen fuel cells. They convert chemical energy from fuels into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. Unlike conventional combustion-based power generation, fuel cells produce electricity with higher efficiency and significantly lower emissions, making them vital for sustainable energy systems.
However, much …
The advancements in power supply technologies represent a big step forward for sustainability and flexibility. In this landscape, bidirectional power supplies are real game-changers, merging traditional power delivery with energy recovery systems to drive innovation.
A Bidirectional power supply is an all-in-one solution that combines an electronic load (a power sink) and a direct current (DC) …