DC-DC
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【HAND BOOK】Linear Regulator BasicsThis is a hand book for understanding the basics of linear regulators, such as operating principles, classification, characteristics by circuit configuration, advantages and disadvantages. In addition, typical specifications of linear regulators, efficiency and thermal calculations are also explained.
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【HAND BOOK】Switching Regulator BasicsThe basics of step-down switching regulators, including their operation and functions, are explained. Comparison with linear regulators, synchronous rectification and diode rectification, control method, auxiliary functions, etc. are also explained.
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【HAND BOOK】Characteristics and Evaluation Method of Switching RegulatorsThis handbook reviews the basics of switching regulators and explains how to understand and evaluate the characteristics of switching regulators necessary for design optimization, along with reading and understanding the datasheets of switching regulator ICs.
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【HAND BOOK】Step-Down DC-DC Converter Examination of LossesA hand book to study losses of synchronous rectifying step-down converters showing definitions of losses, relations to heat generation, loss equations for places at which losses occur in a circuit, examples of thermal calculation, relations to applications and Losses, and so on.
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【HAND BOOK】DC-DC Buck Converter PCB Layout BasicsThis hand book shows the basics and examples of board layout for DC-DC buck converters.
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It explains the concept and precautions of PCB layout, which also greatly affects the stability of switching type DC-DC converters.
EMC
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【HAND BOOK】Switching Power SupplyThis is a handbook on the basics of EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) and noise countermeasures for switching power supplies. Based on the understanding of the basics of noise, it explains the noise countermeasures using capacitors and inductors in switching power supplies.
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【HAND BOOK】Elementary EMC for Circuit Designers Working on EMC IssuesThis handbook is designed to give designers who are going to work on EMC an idea of what EMC is. It promotes a sensible understanding of the relationship between EMC and the three perspectives of semiconductor devices, product specifications, and circuits and boards.
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Thermal-Design
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【HAND BOOK】Thermal Design of Semiconductor Components in ElectronicsThermal design has become a new issue in the design of electronic equipment in recent years, as thermal countermeasures have been the focus of attention. Although heat has been an important consideration for some time, the requirements for electronic equipment have changed in recent years, making it necessary to review conventional thermal countermeasures. This handbook describes thermal design based on the assumption that ICs and transistors are basically used in electronic equipment.
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AC-DC
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of AC-DC Converter and Design ProceduresA hand book for beginners to AC-DC converter design, covering the basics of AC-DC conversion and various conversion methods, as well as the procedures and issues involved in designing an AC-DC converter.
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【HAND BOOK】Isolated Flyback Converters:
Performance Evaluation and CheckpointsThis handbook explains how to evaluate the performance of isolated flyback type AC-DC converters using power supply ICs, with examples of actual measurement data. Important checkpoints are also explained.
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Design Example for PWM Flyback ConverterExplanation how to design a flyback converter using a power supply IC.
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Methods of Designing Non-isolated PWM Flyback ConverterExplanations how to design a non-isolated buck converter using an AC-DC converter IC, as a next trial.
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SiC Power Device
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Silicon Carbide Power Devices Understanding & Application Examples Utilizing the MeritsROHM’s seminar materials provided at the seminar venue. Basic properties of silicon carbide(SiC) which has the potential for minimizing the size of power products, reducing power consumption, and enhancing efficiency, how to use SiC diodes and SiC MOSFETs, and application examples utilizing the merits are described.
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of SiC Power DevicesThis handbook explains the physical properties and advantages of SiC, the differences in characteristics and usage of SiC Schottky barrier diodes and SiC MOSFETs with a comparison to Si devices, and includes a description of full SiC modules with various advantages.
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Si Power Device
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Silicon Power Devices Application Examples Utilizing the MeritsROHM’s seminar materials provided at the seminar venue. Silicon base power devices continue its evolution for the market demands of product power saving and efficiency enhancing. Basic knowledge to selection methods for diodes and MOSFETs, the latest device properties, and application examples are described.
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of Si Power DevicesIn this handbook, although there are so many types of power devices using Si semiconductors, the basic points are explained, focusing mainly on diodes and transistors for power supply applications. It also introduces the procedure and decision method for transistor selection when designing circuits, as well as application examples that utilize each characteristic and feature.
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IGBT
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of IGBTsIGBTs are one of the typical power devices and are used in a wide range of applications including motor drives. This handbook provides a basic understanding of IGBTs, including their application scope and application picture based on their features, their structure and principle of operation, and how they compare with and use other power devices.
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Motor
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of Brushed DC Motors and Drive MethodsBrushed DC motors are the most versatile motors and are used in a great many applications. This handbook provides the basics of brushed DC motors, explaining their construction, principle of operation, characteristics, and driving methods.
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of Stepping Motors and Driving MethodsStepping motors are used in various devices and equipment, and there are many types of equipment that cannot function without stepping motors. This handbook presents the fundamentals of stepping motors, explaining their structure, principles of operation, characteristics, and driving methods.
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【HAND BOOK】Basics of 3-Phase Full-Wave Brushless DC Motors and Driving Methods3-phase full-wave brushless DC motors do not have brushes, and so have the advantages of low noise and long lifetimes. As the fundamentals of 3-phase full-wave brushless DC motors, this handbook explains their structure, principles of operation, position detection, and driving methods, among other matters.
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Motor Driver
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【HAND BOOK】Overview of Motors and Motor DrivingThis hand book provides an overview of motor fundamentals and motor driving. In addition to explaining the types and structures of motors, it provides an overview of motor drive systems in various fields.
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Resistors
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Resistor Design Basics Every Engineer Should KnowResistor Design Basics Every Engineer Should Know An introductory handbook on practical resistor design for current limiting, voltage division, and current sensing, with concise explanations of basic structures, key ratings, TCR, and reliability.
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LED
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【HAND BOOK】LED Application NoteSummarized are matters that require attention during use, such as understanding the structure and characteristic data of LED devices, as well as electrostatic destruction, thermal resistance, and the like.
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Laser Diodes
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【HAND BOOK】Laser Diodes Guide: DeviceThis is a document on the fundamentals of laser diodes.It explains the characteristics of laser light, package structure, and how to read the characteristics.Examples of laser diode driving circuits and product lineups are also presented.
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