Learn the main characteristics of power based inductor iron formulations, including the susceptibility to oxidation.
The trimmer can be used as a rheostat, in the volume control to alter the current going through the microphone and the amplifier.
This paper provides a detailed explanation of the key performance differences between Bourns® SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) devices and traditional Si PN Junction Diode devices.
The evaluation boards covered in this design note aid in assessing the viability of circuit protection solutions for RS485 serial ports using the Bourns® TBU-RS Series High-Speed Protector (HSP).
This application note covers the higher voltages, features and capabilities required for magnetic components to connect various sources of energy to an electricity grid that uses battery storage in order to maximize efficiencies.
This application note outlines the many advantages of using IGBTs as the switching elements in the frequency conversion unit
This application note presents how Bourns® Trench-Gate Field-Stop IGBTs with co-packaged Fast Recovery Diodes (FRDs) can be used in a solar inverter application to enable efficient power conversion.
The relative low cost and abundant supply of PM DC motors, along with their ability to utilize simple control electronics when more precise field controls are not required make these types of motors an optimal solution for many applications.
This application note highlights why Power TVS (PTVS) diodes – including Bourns’ industry-first DFN package PTVS devices – are worth evaluating for power applications.
With the increased focus on operational efficiency of electric motors for all applications, the need for high efficiency drives is becoming more important.
Many processes vital to industrial and cooking operations involve the generation of heat. The most efficient way to apply heat is to generate it at the point of application.
This application note will outline the change in structure of power distribution grids and present the benefits of Power Line Communication (PLC) technology for improved quality and faster service capabilities for today’s smart grids.
This application note outlines why using IGBTs as the switching elements in the UPS functional blocks is advantageous.
This application note provides helpful BMS design information on the level of accuracy that can be obtained using Bourns® Model CSM2F Series shunt resistors combined with a current sense module designed for this purpose.
Bourns® TBU® High-Speed Protectors (HSPs) prevent overcurrent events within the specifications of the HSP from damaging the downstream electrical components that are critical to the user’s circuits and systems.
One way to support PCB high component density in more compact devices is with a new generation of smaller form factor thick film chip resistors.
This application note outlines the many advantages of using discrete IGBTs as the switching elements in an electrical welding unit.
Various types of 12 Vdc controllers are used in multiple applications that compare a sensor signal with a set point and perform calculations according to the deviation between those values.
This application note will show the reader the ways that TVS and PTVS diodes can protect IGBT switches and prevent catastrophic breakdown due to overvoltage and transient surges.
Communications equipment for broadband and wireless infrastructure as well as networking equipment in central offices requires significant amounts of DC power.