Usage increasing of higher frequencies for today’s power-conversion applications has designers looking at planar magnetics devices over traditional transformers What’s the difference between both?
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Inverter circuits that convert direct current to alternating current are used to drive motors and generators. Such circuits incorporate Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) and other semiconductor switches. Recently, Silicon Carbide (SiC) and other high-speed devices are also coming into use, operating at higher frequencies while featuring smaller dimensions.
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Capacitors are essential components in power factor compensation circuits, and this article will explore some design considerations when using these components for power factor correction.