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DC/DC Converter Handbook

Boost Converter Design and Calculation

Buck Converter Design and Calculation

Capacitor Self-balancing in a Flying-Capacitor Buck Converter

Capacitors Selection for DC/DC Converters

DC-DC Converter Basic Characteristics and Formulas

DC/DC Push‑Pull Converter vs PSFB Design Guide

Dual Active Bridge (DAB) Topology

Efficient Power Converters: Duty Cycle vs Conduction Losses

Fly-Buck vs Flyback Converters

Flyback Converter Design and Calculation

Input filters for DC/DC converters

Linear and Switching Regulators: Design and Selection

LLC Resonant Converter Design and Calculation

Output Capacitor Calculation for a Switching Power Supply

Over-Voltage Protection Clippers, Clampers, Snubbers, DC Restorers

Percolation Phenomenon: Degradation of Molded Power Inductors in DC/DC Converters

SEPIC Converter Design and Calculation

Square-Wave Harmonics and RMS Currents in Power Converters

Storage Inductors Selection for DC/DC Converters

Switched Capacitor Converter Explained

Tapped Inductor Buck Converter Fundamentals

TLVR Coupled Inductors: Fast Load-Step Response and Current-Dependent Ballast-Inductor Optimisation

TLVR Multiphase Buck Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulator Explained

Popular Application Articles

Buck Converter Design and Calculation

Boost Converter Design and Calculation

Flyback Converter Design and Calculation

LLC Resonant Converter Design and Calculation

Dual Active Bridge (DAB) Topology

SEPIC Converter Design and Calculation

Input filters for DC/DC converters

DC-DC Converter Basic Characteristics and Formulas

Capacitors Selection for DC/DC Converters

Fly-Buck vs Flyback Converters

Output Capacitor Calculation for a Switching Power Supply

DC/DC Push‑Pull Converter vs PSFB Design Guide

TLVR Multiphase Buck Trans-Inductor Voltage Regulator Explained

Switched Capacitor Converter Explained

Storage Inductors Selection for DC/DC Converters

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Capacitor Basics

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

Audio Capacitors: Choosing Capacitors for Crossover Circuits

Backup Capacitors – Supercapacitor

Bootstrap Capacitors

Breakdown Voltage, Dielectric Withstanding Voltage and Corona Voltage

Bypass Capacitor

Capacitance and its Calculation

Capacitor and Inductor Modeling: Measurement and Simulation

Capacitor Charging and Discharging

Capacitor Data Sheet Navigation

Capacitor Symbols

Capacitor, What is it?

Coupling and Decoupling Capacitors

DC-Blocking Capacitors

DC-Link Capacitors

DCL Leakage Current and Insulation Resistance

Degradation of Capacitors and its Failure Mechanisms

Derating and Capacitor Category Concepts

Dielectric, Permittivity, Dipoles and Dielectric Absorption

Electrolytic Capacitors

Electrostatic Capacitors

Energy Density, Power Density and Capacitor Energy Content

ESL Capacitor Parasitic Inductance

ESR of Capacitors, Measurements and Applications

Failure Analysis of Capacitors and Inductors

Film and Foil Organic Dielectric Capacitors

Flying Capacitors

Glass, MICA, Air and Vacuum Capacitors

High Ripple Current Capacitor Selection: ESR and Examples

Losses in Capacitors – ESR, DF, Q Factor

MLCC and Ceramic Capacitors

MLCC Case Sizes Standards Explained

MLCC DC BIAS and AGEING Capacitance Loss Explained

PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors

Resonant OBC Capacitors

Ripple Current and its Effects on the Performance of Capacitors

Safety Capacitors

Silicon and Silicon Wafer Based Integrated Capacitors

Snubber Capacitors: Selection, RC and RCD Design

Supercapacitor Balancing Methods

Supercapacitors

Surge Current and Capacitor Transient Power Ratings

Tantalum and Niobium Capacitors

Variable Capacitors, Varactors and Trimmers

Popular Capacitor Posts

Ripple Current and its Effects on the Performance of Capacitors

MLCC and Ceramic Capacitors

Capacitor Symbols

Flying Capacitors

Losses in Capacitors – ESR, DF, Q Factor

MLCC Case Sizes Standards Explained

Snubber Capacitors: Selection, RC and RCD Design

Derating and Capacitor Category Concepts

PFC Power Factor Correction Capacitors

Audio Capacitors: Choosing Capacitors for Crossover Circuits

Capacitor Charging and Discharging

Silicon and Silicon Wafer Based Integrated Capacitors

Capacitance and its Calculation

Film and Foil Organic Dielectric Capacitors

Capacitor Data Sheet Navigation

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Capacitor Video & Webinars

Capacitors

Two‑capacitor paradox explained for engineers

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Capacitances of Nonlinear MLCCs: What Datasheets Don’t Tell You

Choosing the Right Capacitor: The Importance of Accurate Measurements

Capacitor Self-balancing in a Flying-Capacitor Buck Converter

Non-Linear MLCC Class II Capacitor Measurements Challenges

Root Causes and Effects of DC Bias and AC in Ceramic Capacitors

Output Capacitor Calculation for a Switching Power Supply

Switched Capacitor Converter Explained

Understanding Switched Capacitor Converters

Water Cooled Polypropylene Capacitors

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Resistor Basics

Current Sense Shunt Resistor

High Voltage Resistors

MELF Resistors

Memristors

Other Resistor Technologies: Carbon, Metal Element, Metal Oxide, Metal Foil, Conductive Plastic

Potentiometers, Encoder, Rheostats and Trimmers

Resistivity and Thermal Resistance

Resistor Network

Resistor Symbols

Resistor Technology Selection and Benchmark Guidelines

Resistor Types and Construction Fundamentals

Resistor, What is it ? Types, Ratings, Applications and Selection

Resistors Noise and Corrosion

Resistors Pulse Load and Derating Design Guide

SMD Chip Resistors: Types, Packages, Ratings and Design Guide

Sulphur-Resistant Resistors

TCR: What is High-Precision Resistor Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

Thermistor Basics: NTC and PTC Selection Guide

Thick-Film Chip Resistors: Construction, Properties, Selection and Design Guide

Thin Film and Metal Film Resistors

VCR Voltage Coefficient of Resistance – A Practical Design Guide

Wirewound Resistors

Popular Resistor Posts

Resistor Symbols

Thin Film and Metal Film Resistors

Thermistor Basics: NTC and PTC Selection Guide

Resistivity and Thermal Resistance

Resistors Pulse Load and Derating Design Guide

Memristors

Resistor Types and Construction Fundamentals

MELF Resistors

Potentiometers, Encoder, Rheostats and Trimmers

Current Sense Shunt Resistor

Wirewound Resistors

VCR Voltage Coefficient of Resistance – A Practical Design Guide

Resistor, What is it ? Types, Ratings, Applications and Selection

Resistor Technology Selection and Benchmark Guidelines

Resistors Noise and Corrosion

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Resistor Video & Webinars

Resistors

VPG Demonstrates Precision Resistor in Cryogenic Conditions

This VPG video demonstrates the temperature response of VPG Foil Resistors' VSMP0805 precision surface-mount resistor from VPG Foil Resistors when...

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Comparison Testing of Chip Resistor Technologies Under High Vibration

MOSFET Gate Drive Resistors Power Losses

thermistor explained

Thermistor Explained Videos

NTC Thermistors Modeling

Vishay Webinar: Components Selection for Solar Panel Systems

Understanding Basics of Current Sense Resistors

LTspice Simulation of a Spark-Gap Circuit Protection Surge Arrester

Printed Resistors in a High Performance PCB System

Thermistors LTSpice Simulation in Thermostat Temperature Control Applications

Resistors and Thermistors for EVs; Vishay Webinar

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Magnetics and Inductor Basics

Capacitor and Inductor Modeling: Measurement and Simulation

Core Magnetic Materials, Permeability and Their Losses

Failure Analysis of Capacitors and Inductors

Helmholtz High Frequency Coils Explained

How to Design an Inductor

Inductance, Impedance, Q Factor and DCR Losses

Inductor and Choke, What is it ?

Inductor and Transformer Symbols

Inductor Resonances and Their Impact on EMI

Magnetic Fields in Inductors: Ampère’s Law, Flux Density, Saturation and Air Gaps

Magnetic Flux Density, Flux Linkage and Faraday–Lenz Law in Inductors

Percolation Phenomenon in Molded Power Inductors: Reliability Risks in DC/DC Converters

Planar Magnetics – Benefits, Design Practices and When They Make Sense

Power Inductors and Storage Chokes

RF Inductors and Filters: Guide to Selection, Design and LTCC Solutions

RFID Technology Explained: How RFID Tags and Readers Work

Rogowski Coil Current Sensor Explained

Saturation Current of Inductors and its Measurement

SMD Chip Inductors

Storage Inductors Selection for DC/DC Converters

Thermal Modeling of Magnetics

TLVR Coupled Inductors: Fast Load-Step Response and Current-Dependent Ballast-Inductor Optimisation

Toroidal Inductors, Current Compensated Chokes, Common Mode Chokes and Beads

Understanding Inductors With Gapped Cores

Variable Inductor Explained

Why Power Inductors Use a Ferrite Core With an Air Gap

Transformer Basics

Current Sense Transformer Design and Application

Current Sense Transformers: Ferrite vs Nanocrystalline Cores for Accurate Current Measurement

Flyback Transformer Design: Principles and Calculations

LLC Transformer Design and Simulation

LLC Transformer Design: 2 kW Integrated Inductor

Planar vs Conventional Transformer: When it Make Sense

Transformer Calculation, Losses and Leakage Inductance

Transformer Design Optimization for Power Electronics

Transformer Safety IEC 61558 Standard

Transformer Topologies in Power Converters

Transformer Types and Applications

Transformers: How Transformers and Solenoids Work

Winding Losses in Transformers and Inductors

Popular Inductor & Transformer Posts

How to Design an Inductor

Core Magnetic Materials, Permeability and Their Losses

Transformer Calculation, Losses and Leakage Inductance

Inductance, Impedance, Q Factor and DCR Losses

SMD Chip Inductors

Failure Analysis of Capacitors and Inductors

Flyback Transformer Design: Principles and Calculations

Helmholtz High Frequency Coils Explained

Saturation Current of Inductors and its Measurement

RF Inductors and Filters: Guide to Selection, Design and LTCC Solutions

Magnetic Flux Density, Flux Linkage and Faraday–Lenz Law in Inductors

Transformer Topologies in Power Converters

Inductor and Choke, What is it ?

Inductor and Transformer Symbols

Power Inductors and Storage Chokes

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Inductor Video & Webinars

Inductors

5 kW 800 V-to-50 V PSFB Transformer Design for Data Centers

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B–H Curve-Based Inductor Modelling in LTspice: A Current-Dependent Magnetic Model

Current-Dependent Inductors: Using Non-Linear Inductance in Buck Converters and PFC Stages

Current Sense Transformers: Ferrite vs Nanocrystalline Cores for Accurate Current Measurement

EMC Design Fundamentals: Safe Use of Varistors and Common Mode Chokes in Mains and Data-Line Filters

Ferrite versus Nanocrystalline Power Inductor Cores: Turns, Gap and Size

Power Design Simulation Tools for Faster Inductor Selection and Loss Optimization

Current Sense Transformer Datasheet and Design‑in Guide

Designing a USB Type‑C Flyback Planar Transformer with Frenetic’s Planar Tool

Magnetics Design in High‑Frequency GaN Converters

Tapped Inductor Buck Converter Fundamentals

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Filter Basics

Fundamentals and specifications

Basic Filter Circuits Explained

Filter Bandwidth Explained

Filter Poles and Zeros Explained

Filter Q Factor Explained

Filter Shape Factor and Selectivity

Five Key Filter Specifications

EMI and power-filter applications

3-Phase EMI Filter Design, Simulation, Calculation and Test

AC Line Filter Calculation, Design and LT Spice Simulation

EMC Filters Design – from Component to Design

Input filters for DC/DC converters

Introduction to EMI Filtering

Circuit design and practical behaviour

Lumped Element L-C Filters Design and Characteristics

Passive Low Pass Filters: Fundamentals and EMI Design

Components and filter technologies

Cavity Resonator Filters Basics

Ceramic Coaxial Resonator Filters Basics

How Microstrip Filters Work

What is X2Y Bypass Capacitor and What is it Good For?

Measurement, layout and troubleshooting

How to Pass Conducted Emissions Using Line Filters; WE Webinar

Improving Common Mode Noise Reduction while Decreasing BOM

Insertion Loss and Filter Capacitor Performance

What Filter S-Parameters Are Good For

Popular Filter Posts

Passive Low Pass Filters: Fundamentals and EMI Design

Filter Q Factor Explained

Filter Poles and Zeros Explained

3-Phase EMI Filter Design, Simulation, Calculation and Test

Basic Filter Circuits Explained

Insertion Loss and Filter Capacitor Performance

Filter Bandwidth Explained

What Filter S-Parameters Are Good For

EMC Filters Design – from Component to Design

Cavity Resonator Filters Basics

What is X2Y Bypass Capacitor and What is it Good For?

AC Line Filter Calculation, Design and LT Spice Simulation

How Microstrip Filters Work

Five Key Filter Specifications

Lumped Element L-C Filters Design and Characteristics

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Filter Video & Webinars

EMI/EMC

EMC Design Fundamentals: Safe Use of Varistors and Common Mode Chokes in Mains and Data-Line Filters

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Designing 800 V DC EMC Filters: Calculation, Simulation and Measurement

Qi2 Wireless Charging: Inductors, Capacitors and EMC Filters

3-Phase EMI Filter Design, Simulation, Calculation and Test

How to Fix Power Supply EMC Issues

AC Line Filter Calculation, Design and LT Spice Simulation

Power Flow Considerations in Power Filters

BJT Filters and Capacitance Multipliers

EMI Filter Online Calculation and Selection Guideline with REDEXPERT Designer; WE Webinar

Addressing EMC Issues; Texas Instruments and Würth Elektronik Webinar

Filter Calculation and Selection with REDEXPERT EMI Filter Designer; WE Webinar

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Crystal & Oscillator Basics

Crystals and Oscillators Explained; WE Webinar

Equivalent Circuit Constants of Crystal Units Explained

How Capacitor Selection Affects Crystal Accuracy

How Clock Oscillator Works

Oscillators Integration, Selection Guide and Design In

Platform Structure Clock Oscillators

Practical Measurement of Crystal Circuits

Popular Crystal & Oscillator Posts

Equivalent Circuit Constants of Crystal Units Explained

How Capacitor Selection Affects Crystal Accuracy

High-Precision TCXOs for 5G Base Stations

Properties and Characteristics of Crystal Units

Practical Measurement of Crystal Circuits

Quartz Crystals and Oscillators Explained; Würth Elektronik Webinar

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Circuit Protection Components Basics

Protection Fundamentals

Circuit Protection Component Types

ESD Electrostatic Discharge Protection by TVS Diode

GDT Gas Discharge Tubes: Surge Protection Fundamentals, Selection, and Design‑in Tips

Over-Voltage and Over-Current Protection Explained

Overvoltage Protection Selection Guidelines: TVS Diodes, MOVs, and ESD MOV Varistors

Fuses

Fuse Characteristics and Features

Fuse Classes and Standards

Fuse Selection Guidelines

How Fuses and Circuit Breakers Works Based on Critical I2t

PPTC Resettable Fuses Fundaments and Applications

Primary Fuse Protection Against Overvoltage Events

Varistors

Chip Varistors Applications for ESD Countermeasures

How to Use Varistors as ESD/Surge Protection Devices

MLV Varistors vs TVS Diode Benefits in Automotive Applications

Varistor Selection Guideline

Varistors Basics

Thermistors

How to Use NTC Thermistors for Inrush Current Limiting

NTC Thermistors Modeling

PTC Thermistors Applications

Thermistor Basics: NTC and PTC Selection Guide

Thermistor Linearization Challenges

Thermistor-Based Temperature Sensing System Explained

Popular Circuit Protection Posts

Over-Voltage and Over-Current Protection Explained

Thermistor-Based Temperature Sensing System Explained

How to Use NTC Thermistors for Inrush Current Limiting

How to Use Varistors as ESD/Surge Protection Devices

Varistors Basics

PTC Thermistors Applications

Circuit Protection Component Types

MLV Varistors vs TVS Diode Benefits in Automotive Applications

GDT Gas Discharge Tubes: Surge Protection Fundamentals, Selection, and Design‑in Tips

Varistor Selection Guideline

Thermistor Linearization Challenges

How Fuses and Circuit Breakers Works Based on Critical I2t

Primary Fuse Protection Against Overvoltage Events

Overvoltage Protection Selection Guidelines: TVS Diodes, MOVs, and ESD MOV Varistors

ESD Electrostatic Discharge Protection by TVS Diode

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Materials for Passive Electronic Components

Flammability of Polymer Materials and UL94 Explained

Plastic Dielectric Constant and Dissipation Factor: Polymer Data, Measurement and Design Guide

Polymers CLTE Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

Popular Materials Posts

Polymers CLTE Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

Flammability of Polymer Materials and UL94 Explained

Negative Capacitance in Action

A Disruptive NanoLam DC-Link Capacitor Technology for Use in Electric Drive Inverters

Conductive Hybrid Threads and Their Applications

Advances in Film Resistor Technology

Integrated Passive Devices on Glass at ECTC2017

TDK Introduces New High Frequency Switching Devices Ferrite Materials for GaN

Research & Development in Capacitor Technology: 2019-2025 What’s Next

A way to High Voltage Polymer Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors

Kyocera Developed Multilayer Ceramic Core Substrate for AI Packages

Energy storage future enabled by nanomaterials

Heraeus Electronics Expands Electronic Inks Portfolio Through Acquisition of PriElex

Researchers Developed 2D High‑κ Perovskites Dielectric Nanosheets for High Energy Density of Capacitors

Borealis Launches Stelora™ High-Heat-Resistant Capacitor Polymer Film Dielectric

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Basic Principles

Connector EMI Shielding: Return Paths and Design

Corrosion its Development and Prevention

Earthing Systems and IEC Classification Explained

Electromagnetic Emissions Leakage in Enclosures

Electromagnetic Housing Shielding and Its Effectiveness

EMC Design Fundamentals: Safe Use of Varistors and Common Mode Chokes in Mains and Data-Line Filters

EMC Filters Design – from Component to Design

EMC‑Compliant PCB and Connector Design Guidelines

Galvanic Isolation: Methods, Standards and Design

Housing EMC Requirements, Issues and Solutions

Influence of Shielding Materials on Shielding Effectiveness

Magnetic Shielding and Magnetic Shielding Sheets

Parameters of Shielding Attenuation

Shielding Cabinets

Transient Suppression Guide

Popular EMI / EMC Shielding Posts

Transient Suppression Guide

Galvanic Isolation: Methods, Standards and Design

Electromagnetic Emissions Leakage in Enclosures

Parameters of Shielding Attenuation

Influence of Shielding Materials on Shielding Effectiveness

Shielding Cabinets

Magnetic Shielding and Magnetic Shielding Sheets

EMC Design Fundamentals: Safe Use of Varistors and Common Mode Chokes in Mains and Data-Line Filters

Housing EMC Requirements, Issues and Solutions

Electromagnetic Housing Shielding and Its Effectiveness

EMC‑Compliant PCB and Connector Design Guidelines

Corrosion its Development and Prevention

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PCB Inter-Connect Knowledge Blog

Antenna Matching on PCB

BASIC PCB Design Rules – Layout

Basic PCB Technology Overview

Coaxial Connectors and How to Connect with PCB

Connector PCB Design Challenges

Correlation between Calculation & Practice for Simple TOP-to-BOTTOM PCB Heat Dissipation

Designing and Testing HDI PCBs for Harsh Environments

Die and Wire PCB Bonding Explained

EMC with Electromechanical Inter-Connections

EMC‑Compliant PCB and Connector Design Guidelines

EMI Shielding Challenges

Flammability of Polymer Materials and UL94 Explained

High Density Interconnect PCBs

High Density Interconnect Support PCB Miniaturization

How Does Your PCB Layout Influence the Costs in PCB Manufacturing?

How to Determine Chip Temperature

How to Process Through-Hole Components by Reflow Assembly

IPC Class 2 vs Class 3 Solder Joints Requirements Explained

Microwave Multi Line Connectors Mounting and Handling Precautions

Miniaturization of PCBs with Embedded Active and Passive Components; WE Webinar

Multi-Connectors Mating

PCB Manufacturing, Test Methods, Quality and Reliability

PCB Shielding, A Practical Approach

PCB Via Design Selection; Plugging-Filling-Tenting

PCBs Explained for Beginners

PCBs Mini, Micro and Microvia; Würth Elektronik Webinar

RF PCB Connector Impedance Matching and Dynamics

Rigid Flexible PCB Production Internal Flex Layers

Rigid Flexible PCBs Construction

Thermal Management of High Performance PCB System

Passive Components Mounting Tips & Tricks

Board Mounting Techniques

Common Component Soldering Process Issues

PCB Board Component Layout and Handling

Soldering, PCB Handling and Rework Component Guidelines

Popular PCB Inter-Connect Posts

PCB Interconnection

Coaxial Connectors and How to Connect with PCB

Flammability of Polymer Materials and UL94 Explained

PCB Interconnection

IPC Class 2 vs Class 3 Solder Joints Requirements Explained

EMC‑Compliant PCB and Connector Design Guidelines

PCB Interconnection

Die and Wire PCB Bonding Explained

PCB Interconnection

PCB Manufacturing, Test Methods, Quality and Reliability

Applications e-Blog

Soldering, PCB Handling and Rework Component Guidelines

Applications e-Blog

PCB Board Component Layout and Handling

RF PCB Connector Impedance Matching and Dynamics

How to Process Through-Hole Components by Reflow Assembly

PCB Shielding, A Practical Approach

Basic PCB Technology Overview

PCB interconnect news

How to Determine Chip Temperature

EMI Shielding Challenges

inter-connect news

Multi-Connectors Mating

Antenna Matching on PCB

Applications e-Blog

Common Component Soldering Process Issues

inter-connect news

Connector PCB Design Challenges

Applications e-Blog

Board Mounting Techniques

PCBs Mini, Micro and Microvia; Würth Elektronik Webinar

EMC with Electromechanical Inter-Connections

Inter-Connection Components Basics

Basic Principles of Connectors

Basic Principles of Connectors

Connector Contact Design: Force, Wipe and PCB Alignment

Connector EMI Shielding: Return Paths and Design

Connector Inrush Current Explained

Connector Materials and Processes

Connector Structure

Copper Alloy Metallurgy and Processing

Feedback from Connector Failure Analysis

High Inrush Current and Derating of Connectors

How Much Gold is Needed for Connector Plating

How to Make a Good Electrical Contact for Inter-Connection

How to Match the Right Connector with Protocol Requirements

Polymer Materials and Processing

RF Connector Types: How To Choose the Right One

Six Essential Tips To Select The Right Connector

The Contact Interface and Contact Physics

Understanding Cable Skew: A Key to High-Speed Signal Integrity

Board to Board Connectors

Best Practices for Cable Management in High-Speed and High-Density Systems

Board-to-Board Connectors

Multi-Connectors Mating

PCB Shielding, A Practical Approach

Six Essential Tips To Select The Right Connector

Connector Designs

10 Tips for Ensuring Reliability of Discrete Wire Assemblies

Circular Connectors Coding

Connector Applications

Connector Housings Overview

Connector Inrush Current Explained

Connector PCB Design Challenges

Connector Temperature and Current Ratings Challenges

Connector Temperature Rise and Derating

Connector Testing Introduction

Creepage and Clearance of Connector

Current Rating

Definitions

Generic Test Plan

Housing Design

Levels of Interconnection

Material Selection

Noble Contact Finishes

Non-Magnetic Interconnects

Power Applications

Signal Applications

Test Explanations: Connector Resistance

Test Explanations: Corrosion

Test Explanations: Exposures

Test Explanations: Mechanical Conditioning

Test Explanations: Vibration

Understanding Gold Embrittlement in Solder Joints

Connector Types

Board-to-Board Connectors

Cable Spec and Wiring

D-Sub Connectors

Ethernet & Modular Jacks

I/O Connectors

LAN Network

Modular Jacks (MJ)/Registered Jacks (RJ)

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+

RF Connector Types: How To Choose the Right One

Sockets and Chip Carriers

USB 3.0 Connectors

USB 3.0 Connectors – Architecture, Protocol and Power Management

USB 3.0 Connectors – Conclusion

USB 3.0 Connectors – The Gate to High Speed

USB 3.0 vs. Other High Speed Protocols

USB 3.1 Connectors – The Gate to Super Speed +

What is RF Connector

Wire-to-Wire and Wire-to-Board Connectors

THR Technology

Component Insertion

Component Lead Terminations

Contact Considerations

Housing Considerations

Pin Geometry

Screen Printing

Solder Paste Application

Solder Paste Volume

Solder Reflow Practice

Soldering Quality

The THR Manufacturing Process

THR (Through Hole Reflow) Technology: Introduction & History:

Contact Springs

Compliant Press-in Technololgy

Contact Force and Mating Mechanics

Contact Force and Mating Wear/Durability

Contact Normal Force Parameters

Contact Spring Requirements

Contact Springs

Crimped Connections

Insulation Displacement Connections

Permanent Connections

Permanent Connections to Printed Circuit Boards

Permanent Connections to Wire and Cable

Printed Circuit Boards

Separable Connections and Contact Force Optimization

Separable Interface Requirements

Soldering Technologies

Contact Finishes

Connector Design/Selection/Assembly

Contact Finish Degradation Mechanisms

Contact Finish Lubricants

Contact Finish Selection

Fretting Degradation Mechanisms

Nickel Degradation Mechanisms

Nickel Underplates and Noble Metal Finish Wear

Noble and Non-Noble Metal Finishes

Noble Metal Finish Degradation Mechanisms

Non-Noble Finish Degradation Mechanisms

Non-noble Finishes

Silver Degradation Mechanisms

Popular Circuit Protection Posts

IPC Class 2 vs Class 3 Solder Joints Requirements Explained

Coaxial Connectors and How to Connect with PCB

Die and Wire PCB Bonding Explained

PCB Manufacturing, Test Methods, Quality and Reliability

How to Determine Chip Temperature

How to Process Through-Hole Components by Reflow Assembly

RF PCB Connector Impedance Matching and Dynamics

Multi-Connectors Mating

PCB Shielding, A Practical Approach

Connector PCB Design Challenges

BASIC PCB Design Rules – Layout

PCB Via Design Selection; Plugging-Filling-Tenting

Miniaturization of PCBs with Embedded Active and Passive Components; WE Webinar

EMI Shielding Challenges

Antenna Matching on PCB

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Sam Ben-Yaakov Video Learning

TLVR multiphase coupled inductors, auxiliary ballast inductor

Inductors

TLVR Coupled Inductors: Fast Load-Step Response and Current-Dependent Ballast-Inductor Optimisation

Inductors

B–H Curve-Based Inductor Modelling in LTspice: A Current-Dependent Magnetic Model

Inductors

Current-Dependent Inductors: Using Non-Linear Inductance in Buck Converters and PFC Stages

Inductors

Current Sense Transformers: Ferrite vs Nanocrystalline Cores for Accurate Current Measurement

Inductors

Ferrite versus Nanocrystalline Power Inductor Cores: Turns, Gap and Size

Inductors

Current Sense Transformer Datasheet and Design‑in Guide

Capacitors

Two‑capacitor paradox explained for engineers

Capacitors

Capacitances of Nonlinear MLCCs: What Datasheets Don’t Tell You

e-PassiveBlog

Tapped Inductor Buck Converter Fundamentals

Inductors

Why Power Inductors Use a Ferrite Core With an Air Gap

Inductors

Transformer-Based Power-Line Harvester Magnetic Design

Inductors

One‑Pulse Characterization of Nonlinear Power Inductors

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