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.
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...
Single-Ended Primary Inductor (SEPIC) Converter Design with XL6009
In the field of DC-DC Converters, A single-ended primary-inductor converter or SEPIC converter is a type of converter that uses...
High Power Inverting Buck-Boost Converter Circuit Design with TL494 IC
The buck-boost converter is a DC-DC converter that uses the same concept of both the buck and boost converter but in a...
Simple Arduino Voice Recorder for Spy Bug Voice Recording
Planning to buy a small voice recorder to record voices or sounds in an environment and store them in its memory? Think again!...
Build a Simple Stereo Audio Amplifier Board using TDA2822
An audio amplifier is an Electronic circuit that amplifies low-power audio signals to a level suitable for driving Loudspeaker...
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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...
Introduction to Impedance Matching and How to use an Impedance Matching Transformer for your Design
If you are an RF Design Engineer or anyone who has worked with Wireless Radios, the term “Impedance Matching” should have...
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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...
Ultra-slim TVS Diodes with Effective ESD Protection for Miniaturized ICT Solutions
Expanding its range of TVS (transient voltage suppression) diodes, TDK Corporation has introduced two new micro-packaged TVS...
Low Noise 400 kHz Current Sensor ICs with Dual Overcurrent Detection for Automotive Power-Conversion Applications
The MLX91218 and MLX91219 from Melexis are the next-generation high-precision IMC-Hall 400 kHz current sensor ICs that simplify...
Non-Isolated AC/DC Buck Converters Deliver Low Standby Power and No Audible Noise in Home Appliances and Sensing Systems
The RAA2230XX non-isolated buck converters from Renesas Electronics deliver low power consumption, noise, and EMI suppression,...
Cost-effective and Compact PFC Controller for Ultra-high Density Offline Power Supplies
ON Semiconductor has added a critical conduction mode (CrM) totem pole PFC controller to their solution set for ultra-high...
New nanoPower Supply Supervisor IC can Eliminate Low Voltage Glitches and Deliver Robust Protection in IoT Applications
Designers can now enhance system reliability in low-voltage IoT applications with the Essential Analog MAX16162 nanoPower...
LinkSwitch-TNZ Compact Switcher IC with Lossless Zero-Cross Detection Reduces Component Count in Smart Home and Appliance Applications
Power Integrations has announced the release of a new compact switching power supply IC, LinkSwitch-TNZ that reduces the...
Automotive-Qualified Qspeed Silicon Diode with Low Reverse Recovery Charge for Efficient and High-Switching-Speed Designs
The QH12TZ600Q from Power Integrations is a new 600 V 12 A automotive-qualified Qspeed silicon diode that features reverse...