Whether for efficiency or due to the device physics, many applications require voltages ranging in the tens, hundreds, or even thousands of volts; the circuits which produce these voltages start with basic charge pumps and extend to voltage multipliers with simple schematics but many subtleties. Lower-voltage circuitry is the trend, with ICs and designs operating […]
Transformers
Double choke optimized for SMT assembly
With its WE-TDC HV, Würth Elektronik eiSos presents a further double choke optimized for SMT assembly. The magnetically shielded 1:1 transformers with an isolation voltage of 2,000 V stands out from similar components through lower losses and a low level of stray inductance. The WE-TDC HV product family encompasses nine different models – five in […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in January 2019 on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Driving induction motor using TRIAC – The induction motor is 230VAC. I have to drive a 230VAC induction motor in both directions […]
High-frequency wire wound transformers target discontinuous mode flyback circuits
Pulse Electronics’ Power Business Unit introduces its new series of PA4470.XXXNL high-frequency wire wound transformers. Designed to deliver high reliability and performance, the PA4470.XXXNL is a low-power transformer for use in a discontinuous mode flyback circuit which provides both the regulation and the isolation required for datacom and industrial applications. The new series of transformers are ideally suited for low power isolated designs where […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in October on EDABoard.com forums
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Y2 capacitors downstream of common mode choke – We have seen a report detailing that Y capacitors in an offline SMPS should […]
Tamura explains how to pick a current transformer
The subject of current transformers is pretty big when you’re talking about inverters and other kinds of power electronics. Tamura’s Craig Simpson went through some examples of that kind of technology in a recent video. Tamura has been making current sensors for over 20 years and have developed quite a few different models of current […]
Surface-mount current-sense transformers handle 40 A at up to 500 kHz
Wurth Electronics Midcom has announced the release of additional Current Sense transformers to the MID-SNS family. “These surface mount transformers are designed to operate between 50khz to 500khz and sense up to 40A of current. The turns ratios offered are 1:50, 1:100, 1:150 and 1:200 with Inductances ranging from 1.4mH to 22.4mH. Compared to current sense […]
Isolation transformers feature touch-safe surfaces
Signal Transformer announces the EcoTrans Standard Series Transformers, which are used to step up or step down voltage, while keeping the mains and output circuits isolated through CE Certified Reinforced Insulation. The EcoTran Series is a UL Listed product to UL 5085-1, CE Compliant backed by TUV Rhineland and meets UL Insulation Class F, as well as […]
Transformers handle PoE++ power levels
A new series of EPCOS transformers is designed for an output of up to 60 W, which are therefore suitable for PoE++ according to IEEE 802.3bt. The new B82806D0060A** series comprises four types with different turns ratios for output voltages of 3.3, 5, 12, and 24 V. The SMD components have dimensions of 30x22x11.4 mm […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in October on EDABoard.com forums
(editor’s note: Intrigued by the problem? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads.) Switch design by using solid devices – I want to know how to design a solid static switch to replace […]