Tektronix dives into the most common methodology for dynamic characterization of wide bandgap switching devices and discuss best practices and setup to determine accurately all switching parameters.

Choosing the optimum programmable AC source or DC supply for your application extends well beyond choosing AC or DC and a voltage, current, and frequency rating.

There is a growing demand for more effective assembly technologies. This paper presents the results of laser welding, which connects the copper (Cu) terminal to the Direct Copper Bonded (DCB) substrate within the power semiconductor discrete package.

Learn how to enable your Oscilloscope to carry out stable and accurate measurements on PWM waveforms.

This paper presents the prototype of a 200-kW two-stage converter based on the cascade association of a Three-Level Boost Chopper and a Solid-State Transformer.

This paper proposes an advanced high-speed protection scheme based on a wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor.

This paper presents a machine-learning approach to model semiconductor junction temperatures.

This paper presents experimental results on the impact of current density on wire bond lifetime and introduces a novel power cycling test method that allows for testing with moderate currents.

Medium voltage solid state transformers with a modular structure require compact insulated medium frequency transformers with high efficiency to be an attractive solution.

This paper will give you an overview on materials to increase reliability through better heat dissipation, thermal management as well as insulation.

This paper looks at the benefits of tandem diodes in sixpack and PIM topologies. The smart pairing of diodes with lower dynamic loss coefficients provides a cost effective alternative to WBG devices.

Heavy-duty vehicles contribute about 25% of traffic emissions. To electrify them, batteries of e.g., urban buses need to be loaded fast without interrupting the operation – demanding highly efficient, reliable electric subsystems.

MVDC grids are increasingly present in the existing AC systems regarding integration of renewable energy resources. This creates the need to master the design of medium-frequency transformers, one of the key components of modern DC transformers.

Ceramic substrate materials and adapted thick-film pastes and inks can make a significant contribution to realizing future 6G and millimeter wave radar applications. Read our latest white paper for more information.

Layout optimization of power electronic switching cells is important for the design of high-efficiency fast-switching power converters. Using the developed virtual prototype, the layout design is optimized to achieve lower switching losses.

The VCE(T)-method condenses the real temperature distribution of active devices to a single virtual temperature value. This paper reveals which information are lost due to averaging and how they should be considered for measurement interpretation.

The modern power grid requires PE-interfaced assets to provide ancillary services. This withepaper explains how UPS systems can be made ready to participate in reserve markets and create revenues for the asset owner.

This paper demonstrates how the inherent advantages of GaN power devices can faciliate the design of systems with power densities far beyond state-of-the-art Silicon systems. This is shown for 240W USB-C chargers and 3-phase 11kW on-board chargers.

Challenging power integrity measurements can be performed quickly and accurately with this helpful guide.

Without semiconductors, the world would be a very different place; we would have no electronic hand calculators, microwave ovens, digital alarm clocks, cellphones, personal computers, electronically controlled transmissions, or washing machines.

This paper will give you an overview on materials to increase reliability through better heat dissipation, thermal management as well as insulation.