In general, thermal equations for semiconductor devices can be modeled after electrical equations, such that the well known and beloved Ohm’s Law (V = I × R) becomes ΔT = P × θ, where ΔT is the ...

When employing electrolytic, ceramic, and film capacitors in various configurations for high ripple current applications, you run the risk of stressing the capacitor, which leads to premature failure.

As consumer devices continue to shrink in size, power considerations and appropriate thermal design become increasingly important for circuit designers and board layout engineers. This tutorial helps ...