Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the overall context of wireless charging of personal devices. This part looks in more detail at the approaches to wireless charging and the implementation specifics. Q: What approaches are available for wireless charging? A: There are three basic topologies: single-coil inductive, multi-coil inductive, and resonant. Q: What are […]
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Wireless charging, Part 1: context
Wireless charging of devices is a hot and growing area. This FAQ explores the rationale and options for implementing this form of energy transfer, storage, and charging. Q: What is wireless charging? A: It consists of two functions which are closely linked. The first is the transmission of electricals power wirelessly from a transmitting source […]
Grid-scale freewheeling diodes for HVDC transmission systems
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG launches a new diode family especially designed for modern IGBT applications: Infineon Prime Soft. This diode features an improved turn-off capability which now rates at 5 kA/µs. Prime Soft builds on the well-received IGBT freewheeling diodes based on a monolithic silicon design. Typical applications for the diodes are […]
Fixed-frequency flyback PWM controller/MOSFET combo handles up to 43 W
Today’s power supplies demand components which provide best-in-class performance, efficiency, robustness, and ease of design. To meet this need, Infineon Technologies AG announces the fixed frequency 700 V/800 V CoolSET™ 5 th generation. This solution combines a PWM controller IC with the latest 700 V and 800 V CoolMOS P7 MOSFETs in a single package. The single platform supports […]
Intelligent power module targets inverters for renewable energy systems
Infineon Technologies AG has optimized its high power intelligent power module (IPM) MIPAQ Pro for the fields of energy storage and smart grid. Customers now profit from complete monitoring and easy scalability of the IPM. Additional features comprise of higher power density, true real-time junction temperature detection and secure authentication. An upgraded smart protection and […]
Software performs early power grid integrity checks, static and dynamic power analysis
Synopsys, Inc., in collaboration with ANSYS, today announced the immediate availability of RedHawk Analysis Fusion, a complete in-design power integrity add-on solution for Synopsys IC Compiler II place-and-route system users. Synopsys brings to production a fully integrated rail analysis flow that leverages IC Compiler II’s best in-class power, performance, and area (PPA) with industry-standard RedHawk rail analysis from […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in February 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 Cross related switching losses (Eoss) – I saw this Infineon advertising product video: https://www.infineon.com/cms/media/e…0VCoolMOSCFD7/ In the section “Technical features and benefits” “Improved switching […]
Modules target low-voltage soft-start applications in belt conveyors, fans, pumps and mills
Infineon Technologies Bipolar GmbH & Co. KG is launching Infineon Power Start designed for low voltage soft-start applications. The new module family meets the market’s needs for cost effective and compact semiconductor solutions. With its new design, Power Start focusses on reducing complexity and number of components. Customers, in return, profit from shorter development times […]
Switched capacitor converter topology implements zero-voltage switching
Technology advances and the demands being placed on high power Artificial Intelligence data centers are stretching the boundaries of the existing power solutions. Increasingly sophisticated power solutions are driving a rapidly increasing demand for highly efficient, resonant power supplies. These, in turn, require complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs, components with extremely tight tolerances, and […]
Motor control ICs integrate hardware, control algorithm for variable speed drives
Infineon Technologies is releasing the IMC100 series, a new family of iMOTION motor control ICs. It is a ready-to-use solution for the fast-growing market of high-efficiency variable speed drives. By integrating both the required hardware and control algorithm, the IMC100 enables the shortest time to market for any motor system at the lowest system and development cost. […]
