| Aim for compact, high-efficiency AC/DC supplies
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2008-11-17 |
| Like most electronics systems, power supplies continue to get smaller. These systems leave room for added functions and processing power and the supply fits existing physical formats to avoid the cost of redesign. |
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| Green design improves normally-on switches
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2008-11-17 |
| As green energy trends become more popular, design engineers should re-examine some of the circuits that continually consume power to reduce overall system power use. |
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| Trimming standby power supply consumption
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2008-11-03 |
| Consumer electronics and home appliances, and in general all electronic equipment, play a key role in the reduction of the energy consumption. This requires a continuous technological improvement of all electronics products. New advanced solutions must be continuously and rapidly developed with high quality, efficiency and respect for the environment. |
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| FAQs: Motor control design
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2008-10-17 |
| What is the optimal switching frequency I need to drive a motor? |
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| Uncovering the Cdv/dt shoot-through
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2008-10-03 |
| During a fast commutation in a half-bridge topology, a temporary short circuit can happen. This event is called Cdv/dt shoot-through. This is linked to a fast voltage variation across one of the two MOSFETs. |
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| Air-conditioner maker picks ON Semi's high-voltage switcher
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2008-09-11 |
| Foshan Zhonggewei Electronics has selected ON Semiconductor's NCP1027 to power new air-conditioner line. |
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| Design with IGBT modules for high power inverters
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2008-08-18 |
| Many applications require the design of inverters with ratings close to or even beyond1MVA with 1,2000V or 1,7000V devices. Applications like variable speed drives, UPS systems, heavy-duty commercial vehicles or renewable energy systems like windmills or large solar farms often imply restrictions that don't allow to design with higher voltage levels. |
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| Door zone devices improve car comfort, convenience
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2008-07-16 |
| In modern vehicle doors, the control of various loads and functions is realized increasingly by using smart power semiconductor devices. The quantity of the functions to be controlled has been constantly increasing during the last few years, and different loads have been integrated inside the electronics. |
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| Hysteretic converters for multiple LED lighting
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2008-07-16 |
| Hysteretic converters are used to drive LEDs in lamp replacement and emerging lighting applications. The ease of use and inherent stability of the topology make it a first choice for efficient inductive switching regulator solutions. The simple topology can be used in different configurations or other unintended external applications. |
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| MagnaChip vows a comeback
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2008-06-04 |
| MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd is putting the finishing touches on its turnaround strategy intended to boost its bottom line and regain lost share. |
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| Synopsys, TSMC develop modeling tech for 40nm process
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2008-05-19 |
| Synopsys has released the TSMC Modeling Interface methodology, an advanced HSPICE modeling methodology for 40nm processes that improves circuit simulation throughput fivefold. |
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| Hottest devices, technologies debut at 13th IIC-China
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2008-02-27 |
| Semiconductor manufacturers are expected to roll out the latest devices and solutions at the 13th IIC-China when the event kicks off Feb. 28 at the Chengdu New International Exhibition and Convention Center. |
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| Fairchild opens R&D center in India
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2008-02-06 |
| Fairchild has set up a design center in India dedicated for next generation power MOSFETs and IGBT technology to support solar inverters, UPS, automotive, lighting and ballast applications. |
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| HVICs deliver improved performance
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2007-12-17 |
| The latest high-voltage IC technologies are helping engineers address these demands by streamlining the design of the inverter-based variable speed motor drive solutions that are increasingly used in these applications. |
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| Infineon licenses DirectFET technology from IR
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2007-10-02 |
| Infineon will license from International Rectifier the latter's patented advanced power management packaging technology, DirectFET. |
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