We help the world since 2012
High Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Ripple: Causes and Design Considerations
The output voltage of a DC-DC converter is not always perfectly constant. Even when a high voltage DC-DC converter provides a regulated…
High Voltage DC-DC Converter Input Transient Protection: What Engineers Should Consider
A high voltage DC-DC converter may be specified for a wide input-voltage range, but the nominal operating range does not always represent…
How to Mount a Toroidal Transformer in Industrial Equipment
Installing a toroidal transformer may appear straightforward because of its compact circular shape and relatively simple mounting structure. However, correct mounting is…
Custom Toroidal Transformers: When Is a Custom Design Necessary?
Toroidal transformers are widely used when engineers need a compact magnetic structure, low external magnetic leakage, and a reliable method of transforming…
High Power DC-DC Converters: Design and Selection Considerations
As the power level of a DC-DC converter increases, the design problem changes. A converter that works well at a relatively modest…
High Voltage DC-to-Low-Voltage DC Converter Design: Architecture and Selection
Many industrial systems operate from a high-voltage DC source while their control, monitoring, communication, and auxiliary electronics require much lower DC voltages.…
EMC of AC-DC Converters: Common Noise Sources and Design Considerations
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is an important design consideration for AC-DC converters used in industrial power systems. An AC-DC converter must not only…
High Voltage AC-DC Converter Design Considerations for Industrial Power Systems
When an industrial system is powered directly from an AC source, the first power-conversion stage often determines how the rest of the…
High Voltage DC-DC Converter Thermal Bottlenecks: Where Does the Heat Go?
Thermal performance is often discussed in terms of temperature rise, cooling, or derating, but an important engineering question is sometimes overlooked: Where…