Energy storage devices (ESDs) have become an essential component in renewable energy systems for higher reliability, given the fluctuating nature of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass. Thus, various types of ESDs have been invented over the past years, and rechargeable batteries play an increasingly vital role in storing energy in response to the … [Read more...] about Future Directions of Commercially Available Supercapacitors
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From “Power Electronics Inside” to “Human-Centered Power Electronics”
An early mantra of our field was “power electronics inside,” a take on a popular tagline from a major electronics company. Power electronics continues to be an infrastructure and internal technology—throughout the grid, integral to our computers and devices, essential in motor drives, embedded in our cars and appliances, actively managing renewable energy systems, and … [Read more...] about From “Power Electronics Inside” to “Human-Centered Power Electronics”
Unveiling the Microworld Inside Magnetic Materials via Circuit Models
The progress made in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors has resulted in rapid miniaturization and increased efficiency of power converters. However, the improvements in magnetic components, such as inductors and transformers, have not kept pace with these advancements [1] , [2] , [3] . Although advances in WBG devices, novel topologies, control schemes, and hardware fabrications … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Microworld Inside Magnetic Materials via Circuit Models
Addressing Power Decoupling in High-Performance, High-Frequency Applications Using E-CAP
As one of the most basic and fundamental components in electronics, capacitors are used in large numbers across a variety of designs. A key requirement for applications such as mobile phones, IoT devices, and high-performance compute applications is to effectively address last mile power delivery challenges, such as high-frequency power demands for the high-performance … [Read more...] about Addressing Power Decoupling in High-Performance, High-Frequency Applications Using E-CAP
Recent Advances in Capacitors Used in Wide Bandgap Power Circuitry
Advances in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies and the active devices they enable, including power diodes and transistors, have directly contributed to recent improvements in power conversion efficiency, and given today’s power circuit and grid demands, these efficiency gains are more important than ever. For more about this article see link below. … [Read more...] about Recent Advances in Capacitors Used in Wide Bandgap Power Circuitry
