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SPI interface and use in a daisy-chain bus configuration |
This Application Note describes the basic principle of the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) used in many Smart Power ICs and the different ways in which it can be used for communication with different ICs. The "daisy chain" bus configuration will be described in detail.
Hannes Estl (no longer with Infineon), Paul Klausner |
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HITFETs: Smart, Protected MOSFETs - Application Note |
Aims at shining some light on HITFET devices from historical beginnings to today's most complex applications. A description of its operating mode, fault mode and protection is given. Additionally, details on all existing products, packages, availability, trends and contact information are also provided. |
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IGBT Power Losses Calculation Using the Data-Sheet Parameters |
The aim of this App Note is to provide a tool for a calculation of power losses in IGBT-based power electronics converters used in automotive applications.
Dr. Dusan Graovac, Marco Purschel |
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MOSFET Power Losses Calculation Using the Data-Sheet Parameters |
The aim of this App Not is to provide a mathematical tool for the calculation of power losses in MOSFET-based power electronics converters used in automotive applications.
Dr. Dusan Graovac, Marco Purschel & Andreas Kiep |
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Reverse Battery Protection |
This App Note is intended to provide an overview of reverse battery protection in automotive applications. The pros and cons of each solution is discussed.
Marco Purschel |
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Automotive MOSFETs in Linear Applications: Thermal Instability |
This App Note is intended to provide an overview of the phenomenon of "hot spotting" under linear mode operation which can be found in automotive applications such as HVAC and auxiliary heater diesel engine (pre-heater) |
