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Next Generation High Peformance BIGT HiPaK Modules - issue 5/2010
The practical realization of the Bimode Insulated Gate Transistor (BIGT) will provide a potential solution for furutre high voltage applications demanding compact systems with hgher power levels. In...
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Renewable Energies Push Power Electronics
The total market for high-power semiconductors and modules will grow heavily over the next 5 years - pushed by green apps
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Automotive Power Features
 
Power Density and performance improvement of new Automotive power semiconductor packages March, 24 2010
Steadily but surely automotive manufacturers are looking to design out the engine-driven auxiliary loads such as fuel, water, brake and power steering pumps with electric driven motors. Here MOSFETs are the devices of choice to power such applications......
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Driving Improvements in Motor Control Design December, 14 2009
Electrically actuated automotive systems offer greater convenience for users, as well as enabling car makers to reduce the size, weight and cost of the equipment fitted to modern vehicles. New driver and power stage technologies for automotive BLDC motors can enhance performance, shorten time to market and reduce costs for vehicle comfort and convenience features. ISSUE 8/2009
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Power Semiconductor Solutions for Micro-Hybrid Systems December, 14 2009
Current Carbon Dioxide discussion and the need for the higher efficiency lead to the highly growing market share of the hybrid automotive systems. One of the significant agenda points is so-called micro-hybrid cars. ISSUE 8/2009
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Automotive Applications Benefit from Multiphase Boosters October, 19 2009
Multiphase operation results in lower component stresses, smaller input and output capacitance, smaller solution size, better thermal management, and lower output noise. With its programmability up to 12 phases using multiple daisy-chained controllers, the new LTC3862 serves the needs of step-up power supplies from 100 to 1000W in automotive fuel injection systems and high power audio amplifiers.
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Analysing the Hot Spots in Automotive Circuits September, 22 2009
Automotive electronics have to perform in temperatures up to 140°C and to avoid thermal issues or, even worse, potential system failure under extreme operating conditions. Thus, it is vital to simulate the operational environment and analyse thermal performance of power devices in transient and worst case scenarios prior to implementing system design-in.
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Micro-Transformers Provide Signal and Power Isolation for Hybrid Electric Vehicles May, 21 2009
Hybrid Electric Vehicles have gained increased popularity in recent years as consumers look for alternative fuel vehicles to conserve energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Electric motors are more energy efficient than conventional combustion engines running on gasoline, and they can dramatically reduce emissions.
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Resonant Motor Drive Topology with Standard Modules for Electric Vehicles May, 22 2008
Automotive Power - Resonant Motor Drive Topology with Standard Modules for Electric Vehicles. Issue 5 2008
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Semiconductors in Hybrid Drives Applications May, 06 2008
Automotive Power - Semiconductors in Hybrid Drives Applications2. Issue 5 2008
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Automotive Current Sensing March, 21 2008
Automotive Current Sensing - Current Sensing Solutions for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Issue 3 2008
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Active Charge Balancing for Li-ion Battery Stacks March, 14 2008
Battery Management - Active Charge Balancing for Li-ion Battery Stacks. Issue 3 2008
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Benefits of P-Channel PowerMOSFETs in Automotive Applications May, 15 2007
Automotive Electronics - Benefits of P-Channel PowerMOSFETs in Automotive Applications. Issue 5 2007
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Solder-Free Pressure Contact Modules for Automotive Applications May, 01 2007
Automotive Electronics - Solder-Free Pressure Contact Modules for Automotive Applications. Issue 5 2007
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System Integrated Drive for Hybrid Traction in Automotive April, 04 2007
Automotive Electronics - System Integrated Drive for Hybrid Traction in Automotive. Issue 4 2007
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Power Semiconductor Module Design for Hybrid Electric Vehicles February, 20 2007
Hybrid Electric motors - Application Focused Power Semiconductor Module Design for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Issue 2 2007
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Hydrid Electric Vehicles - The Next Leap for Electronics February, 19 2007
Hydrid Electric Vehicles - The Next Leap for Electronics Issue 2 2007
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