This application note tackles the reasons behind the low efficiency quality of transformers and other power sources that are widely used by electric utility companies. Following this is a suggested ...

The One-Cycle Control (OCC) technique used in the IR1150 is a form of CCM PFC that delivers the performance of CCM PFC operation, but with the simplicity, reliability and low component count of a ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) use several kilowatts of energy to drive the ac synchronous propulsion motor from 400-V lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The dc/dc circuits used to charge the batteries generate ...

A digitally-based, interleaved power factor correction circuit employs a dedicated state machine that allows the designer to program its operation. And, an online design tool simplifies the ...

Many applications using miniature brushed DC motors require motors to operate at more than one load point or through specific load cycles. Running a motor at usable load points requires a variable, ...

What is pulse width modulation? Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a powerful digital technique for controlling analog circuits with a microprocessor’s digital outputs. PWM is employed in a wide variety ...

Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of ...

HiperPFS-5 ICs enable compact, efficient power-factor stage for ultra-fast adapters, consumer electronics, computer and appliance power supplies HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--APEC 2022 – Power ...