Although SPICE can be a powerful tool, there are pitfalls in relying solely on simulation. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's imperative that a SPICE simulation be anchored to a detailed ...

Power Integrations has announced its latest MinE-CAP technology, a solution for high-power-density AC/DC converters with universal input. In addition to reducing the size of high-voltage electrolytic ...

Novel MinE-CAP device dramatically reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, eliminates NTC thermistors and associated losses SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS ...

This is the first of a series of regular columns with tips and tricks for using SPICE to aid in the design of switchmode power supplies. When the University of California at Berkeley released the ...

When choosing a capacitor for any application, there are a few key characteristics that must be understood in order to analyze its suitability for the circuit. In a simple capacitor equivalent circuit ...

In a nice example of lateral thinking, Power Integrations has found a way to halve the space needed for electrolytic reservoir capacitors in universal mains ac-dc PSUs up to 65W. It relies on ...

Recently a member of TDK-Lambda’s technical marketing team experienced first-hand just how much influence small diameter electrolytic capacitors can have on long-term power supply reliability.

Novel MinE-CAP device dramatically reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, eliminates NTC thermistors and associated losses Novel MinE-CAP device dramatically ...

San Jose, Calif., United States: Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the MinE-CAP™ IC for high ...