Electronic Design

A Power Module or Discrete Design for Your DC/DC Conversion? How to Choose

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Let’s face it: Some lucky folks don’t have to worry too much about power conversion. Just plug the board into the ...
Electronic Design

DC-DC Power Modules Cut Design Time, EMI, Size, and Cost

Members can download this article in PDF format. Power modules offer many benefits. Versions with integrated inductors can simplify designs, reduce overall size, and help assure compliance with EMI ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Power Modules: A Four-Dimensional Design Challenge Calls For A Holistic Design And Verification Approach

A power module is a high-power switching circuit used in applications for electric vehicles, renewable energy, photovoltaics, wind power, and much more. Switching-element IGBTs and MOSFETs are used in ...
EDN

Power module design replaces two IBC bricks with one

Designed for absolute maximum power density and high efficiency, Ericsson Power Modules’ PKM4402NG is an intermediate bus converter (IBC) useable with a narrow input range, and is the first in the ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Power Module Design for Electric Vehicles – Addressing Reliability and Safety

This report presents an integrated approach to the efficient design of power modules used in electric vehicles and other high-power systems. The proposed flow enables the design of power modules for ...