The Mighty Zener Diode: Voltage Regulation’s Unsung Hero  In the vast landscape of electronic components, the humble Zener diode stands out as a remarkably simple yet indispensable device. Unlike its standard diode cousin, which primarily […]

Working principle of Zener diode What is a Zener diode Zener diode is a type of pn junction diode. When a reverse bias voltage is applied to a pn junction diode and this reverse voltage

What is the difference between an IGBT with Bipolar Transistors In applications requiring power transistors, the various options such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, and bipolar transistors are used selectively based on an understanding of their strengths

The Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)   In the realm of power electronics, few components have had as transformative an impact as the Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT). This hybrid semiconductor device, ingeniously combining the best attributes

What are MOSFETs – Super-junction MOSFET   Features and Positioning of Power Transistors Let us begin by reviewing the power and frequency ranges covered by the principal power transistors of recent years, which are Si-MOSFETs,

Selection of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes in Circuit Design The Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode is an overvoltage protection device with bidirectional voltage regulation and negative resistance characteristics, similar to varistors. It is widely

Silicon Carbide (SiC) The High-Performance Semiconductor Powering the Future   Silicon carbide, also known as SiC, is a fundamental semiconductor material composed of pure silicon and pure carbon. It can be doped with nitrogen or

Bridge rectifier KBPC3510 Product Overview A bridge rectifier is an arrangement of four or more diodes in a bridge circuit configuration which provides the same output polarity for either input polarity. It is used for