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
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Voltage Controlled Magnetic Components for Power Electronics
Voltage controlled magnetic components, which consist of dynamically controllable inductances and transformers, are a promising yet understudied technology of growing interest. In fact, these components offer circuit designers an additional degree of freedom to achieve multi-objective optimization with improved Pareto fronts. This article provides a review of some technologies … [Read more...] about Voltage Controlled Magnetic Components for Power Electronics
Selecting the Best Magnetic Core Geometry
Selecting the best core geometry for a given application can be challenging given all the options available. For high-frequency applications using ferrite and other low loss materials, many different shapes are available from core manufacturers. For power electronics applications, frequencies are not constrained to power line frequencies leading to more complex core designs. … [Read more...] about Selecting the Best Magnetic Core Geometry
