Other Parts Discussed in Post: LM5109B , UCC27712 Have you ever been watching your favorite show and noticed a blur or partial screen freeze? I think it was caused by an incorrect timing of the refresh.
For proper operation in a half-bridge power train…
While commuting to work, waiting for a traffic light I noticed the green and red light sequence that prevents traffic flow conflicts, or crashes. The crossing traffic directions are out of sequence to ensure safe driving. Also the yellow gives a little…
Other Parts Discussed in Post: UCC21220 With summer upon us here in the U.S., I’m already thinking about beach days and poolside BBQs. Growing up in South Florida and currently living in Texas, I’m very familiar with hot and sunny days. Similarly, I’ve…
Other Parts Discussed in Post: UCC27710 I recently moved to a new apartment, so I decided to go shopping for a vacuum cleaner. As I walked around the appliances section, I noticed how many of the vacuums were cordless. The manufacturers also seemed to…
What do you, me and your second cousin twice removed have in common? Together, we are directly and indirectly influencing technology. More specifically, together we are creating a need for high voltage. Two trends drive the need for high voltage: electrification…
Other Parts Discussed in Post: UCC27517 Sushi is wonderful. It packs a fresh, satisfying flavor into a small package that melds the subtleties of just a few ingredients to make something special. It reminds me of the ideal power supply: a small, efficient…
Other Parts Discussed in Post: UCC27524A I hope you’ve had a chance to watch our video series, “ Know Your Gate Driver .” Although often overlooked, gate drivers are responsible for a lot of the heavy lifting in systems like power supplies and…
It’s the new year and designers are still pursuing higher efficiency in their designs. In part one of this series , I discussed how high-current gate drivers can help systems achieve higher efficiency. High-speed gate drivers can accomplish the same…
Just like every MOSFET needs a gate driver to switch it, there’s always a driving force behind each motor. Depending on the complexity level and the system’s cost, size and performance requirements, there are different ways to drive motors.…
Other Parts Discussed in Post: UCC21520
Whenever I have a conversation about electric vehicles (EVs), I often hear the opinion that these vehicles do not have enough range to drive long distances. To a large extent that is true, even though Tesla and…
