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Reactive Sputtering Process Stability Reinforced by Advanced Energy’s Power Delivery Technology
June 22, 2026
This blog explores how oxygen and water vapor dynamics shape plasma behavior and TiO₂ film quality in reactive sputtering. Using Advanced Energy’s Ascent AMS and Ascent DMS power supplies, AE experts demonstrate how advanced pulsed‑DC regulation stabilizes deposition despite fluctuating reactive conditions. The study introduces a unified p* parameter that correlates gas effects with deposition rate and optical properties, offering a predictive path to more uniform, high‑performance oxide coatings.
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Medical Imaging Trends Impact on Advanced Power Technologies – Part 1: Ultrasound and X-Ray
May 18, 2026
With people living longer overall, diagnoses of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other aging-related diseases are increasing. Advancements in medical imaging technologies further enable more widespread screenings, prevention and treatment of various medical conditions.
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EMI Management for Board-Mounted Power Modules
May 08, 2026
Board-mounted power modules offer a convenient and compact solution to system power-supply challenges. However, any switched-mode power converter can be a source of electromagnetic interference (EMI), which needs to be correctly managed.
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Improving Large Area Sputtering Accuracy with Modern Pulsed and DC Power Systems – Powering a New Year
December 18, 2025
For several decades, Advanced Energy’s Crystal family of low-frequency AC power supplies set the standard for large-area glass coating applications. However, as processes are now requiring more precise control with faster communications, it is time to replace Crystals with Advanced Energy’s Ascent product family.
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Enhancing Yield in Semiconductor Epitaxy with Advanced Power and Temperature Control
November 24, 2025
Precision control is essential to maximize quality and yield in high-temperature manufacturing processes. In semiconductor epitaxy, failing to accurately measure and promptly respond to changes may result in crystal quality degradation, ultimately affecting reliability, performance, and yield.
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Key Takeaways from SEMICON West 2025
November 10, 2025
The SEMICON West 2025 conference underscored the semiconductor industry's rapid growth and its trajectory toward a projected $1 trillion market by 2030, driven by innovations in AI, supply chain resilience and cybersecurity. Advanced Energy played a prominent role at the event, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that support next-generation chip fabrication and AI infrastructure, while emphasizing its leadership in secure power solutions. AE’s focus on “Advancing the Angstrom Era” reinforced its commitment to enabling visionary process technologies and maintaining unmatched control in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Advancing Precision in Medical Ablation with Fiber Optic Sensors
October 30, 2025
Electrosurgery has revolutionized the field of medicine, offering precise and efficient methods for tissue ablation. With advancements in technology, new trends are emerging, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in surgical interventions. In this blog, we'll explore the integration of fiber optic temperature (FOT) sensors within medical ablation applications, shedding light on their importanc
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Improving Thin Film Quality: Advanced Pyrometry Solutions for Precise Vacuum Chamber Temperature Monitoring
October 27, 2025
Depositing materials in a vacuum environment reduces contamination and enables materials to travel unimpeded to the substrate. As such, this technique is an important industrial process for creating thin films and coatings across a diverse range of applications including semiconductor manufacturing, optics or glass and beyond.