Application Notes

Date Icon23/03/2021

The Importance of Hysteresis Losses in LLC converters

The power electronics industry is moving to high frequencies due to the latest improvements in semic
Date Icon10/03/2021

Eddy Current losses in Magnetic Components

The process of designing magnetics have been always full of physical effects which need to be consid
Date Icon25/02/2021

Method for Accurately Predicting Core Losses Using Deep Learning

Method for Accurately Predicting Core Losses Using Deep Learning
Date Icon23/02/2021

Planar Transformer with Half Turns

Planar Transformer with Half Turns
Date Icon23/02/2021

3,6 kW LLC Coupled Transformer

3,6 kW LLC Coupled Transformer
Date Icon10/12/2020

The most advanced magnetics design technology is now online

If you already know us, you must be aware we are building a magnetic design software. We are not the
Date Icon22/09/2020

Why was Frenetic born in Spain?

This article is about what I have learned about Spain as an electronic country.
Date Icon22/09/2020

Frenetic Example from ETD34 to PQ2625

In this document, a transformer used in the application note AN3106 of ST is introduced with the aim
Date Icon26/05/2020

Fathers of the magnetics

The history of the magnetics has been developed due to the continuous study and increase of knowledg
Date Icon19/05/2020

Phase-Shift Full Bridge Transformer Winding Design

Introduction to the magnetomotive force (MMF) diagrams.
Date Icon01/04/2020

Temperature Model Using Finite Element Method

The objective of this application note is to compare a conventional analytical thermal model frequen
Date Icon17/03/2020

Hi-Rel Phase-Shift Full Bridge Design

The Phase-Shift Full Bridge power topology has a lot of potential for its use in applications where

Date Icon06/02/2020

Winding resistance key parameters

One key aspect of the magnetic design process is the winding resistance calculation, that is the sum
Date Icon27/12/2019

Planar magnetics E-book

Are planar design the best technology for your magnetics?
Date Icon27/12/2019

Transformer based on PQ40/40 temperature model

In the process of designing magnetic elements, one of the parameters to be taken into account is the
Date Icon27/12/2019

Leakage Inductance Part II

The influence of the transformation ratio and the winding strategy on the leakage inductance.
Date Icon27/12/2019

Core losses calculation problems

Compendium of different approaches including new AI-based solution
Date Icon27/12/2019

Phase Shift Full-Bridge Modulation

Leading and lagging leg losses differences
Date Icon27/12/2019

Full Bridge and Center Tapped Designs Comparison

Differences in Full-Bridge and Center-Tapped rectification
Date Icon27/12/2019

Harmonics Impact on the Winding Losses

The impact of harmonics over winding losses have already been analysed by Juan Gallego in his applic
Date Icon27/12/2019

Fringing flux effect in inductance

The fringing flux is an effect that happens around air gaps when the magnetic cores are excited.
Date Icon27/12/2019

Leakage Inductance in Transformers

Designing a magnetic component with a specific leakage inductance can be challenging and difficult t
Date Icon27/12/2019

Parasitic Capacitance in Planar Transformers

In this app note we are going to prove the effectiveness of Frenetic AI calculating the parasitic ca
Date Icon27/12/2019

Comparison of Isolated DC-DC Converter Topologies for High Power Applications

In this application note a comparison of Phase Shifted Full Bridge (PSFB) and Full Bridge LLC (FB-LL
Date Icon27/12/2019

Planar Magnetics Design: Two-Dimensional Winding Losses Calculation

Comparison of two winding losses calculation models: the classical Dowell one-dimensional (1-D) mode
Date Icon27/12/2019

Full Bridge Transformer Design: Key Aspects

In this app note we will briefly comment some key aspects to take in consideration for the design of
Date Icon27/12/2019

Inductor characterization through the measurement of magnetic flux density

As part of Frenetic's hardware testing of magnetic components, a magnetic flux measurement circuit h
Date Icon27/12/2019

Common-mode noise reduction through shielding technique

In this application note common-mode noise reduction is discussed.
Date Icon27/12/2019

Hysteresis Losses Causes & Calculations

Losses in the core that result in an increase of temperature
Date Icon27/12/2019

Effective way to reduce inductor's size by synchronizing both power stages

In this application note it is presented one strategy to reduce the size of magnetics, based on sync
Date Icon27/12/2019

Filter Design for Grid Connected Systems

Filter design for grid connected systems
Date Icon27/12/2019

Introduction to Design Laminated Cores

The objective of this app note is to introduce the key aspects of laminated cores
Date Icon27/12/2019

Losses due to fringing flux

​The fringing flux is an effect appearing in gapped magnetic, where the magnetic flux lines bulge

Date Icon27/12/2019

Impact of DC resistance increment with temperature

Since the beginning of the magnetic design times, copper wires have been widely used in the transfor
Date Icon27/12/2019

Additive manufacturing 3-D printing for magnetics

In this application note a binder solution is used in an extrusion process to keep together differen
Date Icon27/12/2019

Coil Former Role in Magnetic Components

App note focused on coil former and its importance.
Date Icon27/12/2019

Winding resistance calculation in planar transformers

The objective of this App Note is to show how to calculate the winding resistances and to compare th
Date Icon27/12/2019

Impact of Encapsulating a Transformer with a Thermally Conductive Potting Compound

Frenetic carries out a comparison between a transformer with and without potting.
Date Icon27/12/2019

Wire compendium for magnetic elements design

In this app-note the different magnet wires used by FRENETIC in its design are listed, detailing eac
Date Icon27/12/2019

Planar Transformer Design of 600 W

Transformer Design from the Infineon Application Note
Date Icon27/12/2019

Impact on the winding losses due to the harmonics

In this document, a comparison of the harmonic analysis is carried out for an ideal triangular wavef

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