In my previous column, Buckapalooza—Part I, I talked about how as an independent consultant I often design ac–dc power supplies for lower production volume applications using an off-the-shelf front-end power
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Students and Young Professionals (S&YP) Committee launched the IEEE PELS S&YP Spotlight Program, with the goal of supporting the engagement and development of students
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is a society focused on technical expertise and expanding the boundaries of the field of power electronics. This is written into our society’s constitution
2024 has been a momentous year for the recognition of women in IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS)—from breaking barriers in leadership to a record-setting number of award recipients. The IEEE
I recently read Chris Miller’s non-fiction historical tour of the semiconductor industry, Chip War [1]Spanning nearly eight decades, from the invention of the vacuum tube and the IC all the way
In my last column I discussed the value of seeking patent protection for innovations, such as new products or product improvements, and noted that the ability to patent an innovation
The launch of Brazilian graduate courses in electrical engineering coincided with efforts by the Brazilian industry, the Sx00E3;o Paulo Subway, and the Itaipu HVDC Project to install, nationalize, and design
I hope you were educated and motivated by our feature article in this issue of IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, covering the history and impact of Empower A Billion Lives (EBL)
In 2025, the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) will mark a significant milestone—its 40th anniversary (Figure 1). Established in 1985, PSMA has been at the forefront of advancing the power
Empower a Billion Lives (EBL) is an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power Electronics Society (PELS) initiative to address the problem of energy access for a large number
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