Power Electronics
With the advent of Electric Vehicles and Internet of things the need for sophisticated power electronic design has increased. These new fields are constantly evolving the demands for high-power motor drives, energy efficient power supplies, wireless power transfer etc.
In this section we will design and test various power electronic projects for a wide variety of applications including EV, Solar, IoT, SMPS Power supplies, LED Drivers, Portable power supplies etc. The section also covers the latest power electronic news and articles to update the readers with latest technology trends.
Design a 12V/27W SMPS Circuit with UC3843 SMPS Controller IC
Switching Mode Power Supply or simply SMPS is a type of Power Supply Unit (PSU) that uses a switching device (such as...
Designing an Advanced 2S Li-Ion/ Li-Po Battery Charge System using MCP73844 IC
In this project, we are going to make a 2S charger module using the MCP73844 module from the microchip. The charger is capable...
A Simple 555 Timer based Buck Regulator for LED Dimmers and DC Motor Speed Control
In this article, we will make a buck converter using 555 timer IC and a IRFZ44N N channel MOSFET and use it as LED dimmer...
Simple Variable Voltage Dual Power Supply Circuit (-14V to 14V)
Many Analog Electronic circuits require dual power supply rails for proper balanced operation one being the Operational...
Long Range Arduino Based Walkie Talkie using nRF24L01
We are living in the era of 5G and 5G-enabled devices; however, old technologies like the walkie-talkie system and RF...
Dog Barking Security Alarm using Arduino, PIR Sensor and Dog Barking Sound Module
The need for home security alarm systems nowadays is a serious demand. As the number of crimes is increasing every day, there...
DIY Raspberry Pi UPS – An Uninterrupted Power Supply to Keep your Pi Safe during Power Failure
Raspberry Pi is a small or mini-computer that can be used in different types of small to large embedded, IoT, Industrial IoT...
Build your own Live Wire Detector for Contactless AC Voltage Detection
There are a large number of injuries resulting from electrical shocks especially while maintaining and repairing electrical...
Simple MOSFET Switching Circuit – How to turn on / turn off N-Channel and P-channel MOSFETs
MOSFET is a transistor that uses field effect. MOSFET stands for Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor, which has a...
Design and Build a Compact 3.3V/1.5A SMPS Circuit for Space Constraint Applications – A Custom alternative to Hi-link?
Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) is an interesting component that uses a compact design within a space of one or two inches...
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A Detailed Comparison of Popular Li-ion Battery Chemistries used in Electric Vehicles
Cells have been used for storing energy from time immemorial, from a Baghdad battery, which dates back to 250BC to newer...
Selecting the Right Control Topology for SMPS Circuits – Voltage Control Mode, Current Control Mode, and Ripple Control Mode
Nowadays, Switching Mode Power Supply or SMPS is used in nearly all electronic devices. That's why as an electronic engineer,...
What is Beyond Lithium-ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles – Scalable and Potential Alternatives for Clean Energy
With the ever-increasing consumption of fossil fuels, the governments of various countries are taking steps towards the...
Understanding the Difference Between BJT and MOSFET and How to Select the Right One for Your Designs
If you are exploring the world of electronics, and you want to know more about the Transistors and MOSFETs for your upcoming...
How to Design a Push Pull Converter – Basic Theory, Construction, and Demonstration
When it comes to working with power electronics, a DC-DC converter topology becomes very crucial for practical designs. There...
All About Transformer Protection and Transformer Protection Circuits
Transformers are one of the most critical and expensive components of any distribution system. It is an enclosed static device...
Important Parameters to Consider When Selecting a Voltage Regulator
A voltage regulator is a simple and cost-effective device that can change the input voltage to a different level at the output...
How to Properly Terminate an unused OP-Amp to Avoid Noise and Power Related Issues
An op-amp plays a very crucial role when it comes to designing circuits with analogue components. But while implementing such...
How HT Motor Protection should be designed when running in parallel with Capacitor Bank
All of our Case studies are shared with the clear aim to ensure that the problems that have arisen in one plant can be avoided...
Impedance Matching Filter Circuit Design – LC, L and PI Filters
In the previous article, we discussed the basics of impedance matching and how to use an impedance matching transformer. Apart...
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Fully Configurable Digital Gate Driver with Augmented Switching Technology for Stringent Transportation Requirements
Microchip Technology Inc. has announced a new 1200V production-ready digital gate driver to complement its broad portfolio of...
1-Cell Protection IC with Reset and Forced Standby Function for Li-Ion and Li-Polymer Batteries
Ricoh Electronic Devices has introduced a primary battery protection IC R5613 Series for rechargeable 1-cell Lithium-Ion and...
Digi-Key Electronics Launches Power Focus Campaign with Power Integrations to Provides Users Enhanced Power Conversion and Efficiency
Digi-Key Electronics has collaborated with Power Integrations to offer the InnoSwitch 3 IC family, as part of its Power Focus...
EconoDUAL 3 Portfolio Enhanced with New Current Ratings for Increased Power Density and Performance
Infineon Technologies has enhanced its 1200 V EconoDUAL 3 portfolio with the TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chip by offering new current...
ChipWhisperer Husky: Compact tool for Experimenting with Side-Channel Power Analysis and Fault Injection
NewAE Technology, a Canadian security research firm is set to launch ChipWhisperer-Husky, a new compact device specially...
60V Buck DC/DC Controller Series with Synchronous Rectification Optimized for Automotive and Industrial Applications
Ricoh Electronic Devices has launched a high-voltage buck DC/DC controller series with a wide input voltage range of 5.0 V to...
Low Capacitance Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for Powertrain and Safety Applications in Self-Driving Vehicles
With the shift to self-driving and other high-functionality vehicles, the demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors has...
Radiation-Hardened Plastic ICs for High Reliability and Reduced SWAP in Space Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced a new lineup of radiation-hardened plastic ICs to power satellites in medium and...
Energy Harvesting DC/DC Converter for Powering Low Current Consuming IoT Devices
The R1810 Boost DC/DC Converter is an energy harvesting solution designed for powering low current consuming IoT devices by...
Zero Voltage Switching Chipset Shrinks High-Power-Density Power Supply Units to 100W and Beyond
The innovative digital Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) chipset from Dialog Semiconductor enables designers to reduce component...