WHITE PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

Analysis and optimization of the loss distribution for a two-stage AC/DC power supply

This paper analyzes and optimizes a two-stage bidirectional AC/DC power supply with a silicon carbide-based active front end and a dual active bridge DC/DC converter. It is designed to supply 600 V DC applications from low voltage AC grids with a power up to 6 kW. The paper includes the topology and design considerations, as well as an in-depth loss distribution analysis based on a validated loss model.

IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics 5/2024

Switched-mode power supplies: Understanding and applying mean-time-between-failures (MTBF) correctly

This ZVEI guide, developed with our collaboration, explains the derivation and implementation of MTBF figures as well as the differences between various MTBF protocols. When used correctly, MTBF calculations are a valuable tool, helping us develop very reliable power supplies. At the same time, users can estimate the expected lifespan of their systems and create necessary maintenance or replacement schedules.

ZVEI 11/2023
 

Titelbild Artikel über Eliminierung von hochfrequenten Ableitströmen in Antrieben in der Control Engineering
Eliminate RF leakage currents from drives

The trade magazine "Control Engineering" has published an article about BLOCK's sine filters.

Learn more about these products by downloading the article.

Control Engineering 12/2015
 

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COMSOL user story

The September edition of "MULTIPHYSICS SIMULATION sponsored by COMSOL" published a user story of our Advanced R&D.

Multiphysics Simulation 09/2015
 

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Modular power supplies offer redundancy

The professional magazine "Drives and Controls" has published an article about BLOCK´s modular power supplies with redundancy modules.
 

Get more information by downloading the article.

Drives and control 05/2015
 

Electronic circuit breakers protect 24 V dc circuits

The trade magazine "Control Engineering" has published an article about BLOCK's electronic circuit breakers.

Learn more about these products by downloading the article.

Control engineering 03/2015
 

42mm-wide electronic breakers have eight 10A outputs

The professional magazine "Drives and Controls" has published an article about BLOCK´s electronic circuit breakers.

Read more about it by downloading the article.

Drives and control 03/2015
 

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Electronic circuit breakers can switch eight 24V DC loads individually

The special interest magazine "Drives and Controls" has published an article about BLOCK´s electronic circuit breakers.

The electronic circuit breakers can communicate with a PLC and switch individual outputs. Learn more about these products by downloading the pdf file.

Drives and control, Edition 03/2014