Yaakov Archives

In this video presentation prof, Sam Ben-Yaakov explains principles of over voltage protection diode-based circuits such as Clamping, Snubbing, Doubling, ...

Efficient Power Converters: Duty Cycle vs Conduction Losses

29.9.2025

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Professor Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video explains the impact of the duty cycle of a PWM converter on conduction losses ...

Ripple Steering in Coupled Inductors: SEPIC Case

27.8.2025

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prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video explains ripple steering in coupled inductors and provide case study on SEPIC converters. This ...

Coupled Inductors in SEPIC versus Flyback Converters

26.8.2025

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prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video provides intuitive explanation of the coupled inductors in SEPIC converters and its comparison to ...

Non-Linear MLCC Class II Capacitor Measurements Challenges

19.8.2025

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Professor Sam Ben-Yaakov’s in this video provides insight into the complexities and challenges associated with measuring non-linear class II ceramic ...

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

6.8.2025

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prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov in this video explains ceramic capacitors' behavior with DC Bias and AC voltage and how to model ...

Switched Capacitor Converter Explained

28.7.2025

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In this video, prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov explains principle of switched capacitor converter operation and its features. Introduction Switched Capacitor Converters ...

Understanding Inductor Dot Markings and Their Application in LTspice

21.7.2025

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In this video prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov explains inductor dot markings and how to apply it in LTspice modeling. Introduction Inductor ...

Understanding Switched Capacitor Converters

9.6.2025

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In this video prof. Sam Ben-Yaakov discusses regulated switched capacitors in converters, its efficiency, stress and voltage regulation Switched capacitor ...