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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 Scrap Steel Efficiency with Arc Furnace Optimization Techniques
March 26, 2025
Steel continues to play a crucial role in modern engineering and construction. However, steel requires enormous amount of energy to produce and each ton of steel production generates an average of 1.89 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2)—about 8% of global emissions (World Steel Association). As steel customers strive to improve the costs and energy efficiency of their production and decarbonize their supply chains, they face significant challenges in remaining competitive.
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Powering X-ray Detectors - the Role of High and Low Voltage Power Supplies
March 17, 2025
In any imaging system, the noise and ripple on the output of the high voltage supply are critical as they compromise the image quality. Any ripple present at the point of detection will degrade signal integrity and then become amplified before being analyzed and ultimately displayed. To achieve the best possible image quality, defining and managing this power source parameter is crucial to successfully implementing the system.
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Energy Efficiency and Advanced Node Performance Key Topics at SEMICON Korea
March 04, 2025
Included alongside the new Omni™ RF diagnostic cart, Advanced Energy showcased leading semiconductor plasma power, power conversion, and critical temperature measurement products that help our customers make leaps forward
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Understanding Forward and Reflected Power in RF Systems
January 14, 2025
Reflected power is a fundamental concept in RF systems, yet it remains widely misunderstood. The term often evokes images of wasted energy and inefficient systems, but that is not the full, accurate picture. This blog explores forward and reflected power, clarifies common misconceptions, and discusses their relevance the demands of RF plasma power in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Industrial Electric Furnaces: Cost Reduction with SCR Power Controllers
December 04, 2024
Thermal processing control systems, such as the Rockwell Automation® Programmable Automation Controller, are fundamental to these operations. In addition, temperature measurement loops are required for control and shut-off. These are typically either thermocouples or pyrometers for harsh environments. Power control architectures that regulate energy input to furnace heaters via SCR power controll