Over on YouTube [Lockdown Electronics] reviews an old bit of kit known as the Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). Invented in the 1950s the SCR is a type of thyristor and they were popular back in ...

Everyone loves a full-wave bridge rectifier, but there’s no denying that they aren’t 100% efficient due to the diode voltage ...

Abstract: This article discussesthe control method for an ac/dc rectifier system consisting of a three-phase diode rectifier, a buck converter, and an instantaneous reactive power compensator (IRPC).

Abstract: Inductive power transfer is widely used in electric vehicles and other applications. In order to improve the misalignment-tolerant characteristics of wireless charging, the receiver side ...

A team of scientists from the University of Singapore has announced the creation of a prototype energy-harvesting device that draws usable electricity seemingly out of thin air. Designed to leverage ...

Because VFDs/inverters are critical components in providing power, their operation, performance, and reliability are crucial to maintaining uninterrupted power. This application note focuses on TVS ...

Diodes Incorporated has announced its SDT2U30CP3 (30V/2A), SDT2U40CP3 (40V/2A), and SDT2U60CP3 (60V/2A) achieve the industry’s highest current densities in their class with low forward voltage drop ...

This article will explore the key elements of power diode technology, drawing from a Nexperia webinar series. Commencing with an examination of the rectifier principles, we will scrutinize the primary ...

In the realm of modern electronics, semiconductor diodes have emerged as fundamental components with diverse applications. One of their pivotal roles lies in the fields of rectification and voltage ...

Modern cars incorporate a host of electronic components. While these electronic modules do make driving a car considerably more convenient and safer for the passenger, they also raise serious ...

Starting from the rectifier principles, we will analyze the main parameters in the component’s datasheet, the I-V characteristics curve and some application examples. Based on a Nexperia webinar ...