Knowles Precision Devices
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What are Flying Capacitors?
3/16/2023
As demand for high-efficiency and high-power-density inverters continues to grow, the so-called “flying” capacitor multilevel inverter is emerging as a strong choice for many power electronics systems.
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The DC Bias Phenomenon Explained
2/27/2023
When selecting an MLCC for your design, even when you know the rated capacitance for the MLCC, to ensure long-term reliability, you must be aware of and consider the impacts of DC bias on your device.
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What Is X2Y And Why Would I Use It?
1/26/2023
Using X2Y technology, Knowles Precision Devices manufactures high-performance MLCCs that we then use to create a variety of off-the-shelf and custom bypass and noise decoupling capacitors and EMI filters.
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Reflecting On 2022 Innovations And Preparing For An Exciting 2023
1/25/2023
Chris Dugan, President of Knowles Precision Devices, reflects an exciting year of growth in 2022 and the challenges ahead in 2023.
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Making Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging Systems A Reality
1/18/2023
As EV adoption for both consumer and commercial purposes rapidly grows, so does the need for improved charging infrastructure. Currently, wireless charging is the newest EV charging technology evolving
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Back To Basics: Breaking Down The Fundamentals Of Filters
12/21/2022
Regardless of the technology behind the filter, there are several key concepts that all filters share. Our new ebook provides a wealth of detailed fundamental filter information with the goal of helping customers simplify their future filtering decisions.
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Cavity Filters: High Performance Under High Power
12/21/2022
A cavity resonator is designed so that a space, or cavity, is enclosed by a metallic conducting surface, like a metal box. Inside the metal box, the electromagnetic waves reflect between the cavity walls.
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Understanding Buck And Boost Converters And The Capacitors Behind Them
12/9/2022
Buck and boost converters, which are the two most basic DC-to-DC converter topologies used in power supplies, are critical power supply building blocks that require careful component consideration.
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High Q Capacitors For RF Power
11/22/2022
High Q multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are designed and tested to overcome the challenges of developing high-frequency devices that require minimal power loss.
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Are COTS Components Ready For Space?
11/17/2022
NASA is adopting commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts as an option for a variety of space applications and aims to create a consistent set of requirements to minimize risk and impact of part selection/usage on the performance of NASA spaceflight technology.