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Switching has almost always meant “hard" switching, which is simple but comes with all kinds of electrical and thermal ...

The Power Switches are the heart of every power converter. Their operation will directly determine the reliability and efficiency of the product. To enhance the performance of the switching circuit of ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech in the US have developed a fast snubber-less high-power switch, called an emitter turn-off thyristor or ETO. “The ETO is a solid-state switch that is suitable for use in ...

The Forward and Flyback converters are two popular topologies widely used in isolated DC-DC power converters. These topologies are favored by designers for their simplicity, ability to handle multiple ...