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Reactive Sputtering Process Stability Reinforced by Advanced Energy’s Power Delivery Technology
6월 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
5월 18, 2026
By Todd Huston
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
5월 08, 2026
By Andy Brown
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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Newly Revised SEMI E135 Standard Helps Semiconductor Fabrication Plants Select the Best RF Generator for Their Application
3월 19, 2019
By Don van Zyl
I recently was part of a group brought together by SEMI to redefine SEMI E135, the standard applied to test methods for determining the transient response of a radio frequency (RF) generator used in RF power delivery systems for semiconductor processing equipment.
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What Exactly is Cold Junction Compensation? How Does It Relate to the Use of Thermocouples as Temperature Sensors?
3월 14, 2019
By Dan Jackson
I was recently asked, “What does Cold Junction Compensation do?” This question requires that I summarize how thermocouples work and the physics behind them.
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Five Ways the Enterprise Can Encourage Women in the Workforce
3월 08, 2019
By Cindy Pitrat
Happy International Women’s Day 2019! As the global community takes a moment to celebrate women and reflect on our achievements (a personal shout out to retired Colorado Supreme Court Justice Nancy Rice and US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for inspiring me), I think we can all agree that there is still more to do.
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Excelsys Technologies, Inc. products are now Advanced Energy Low Voltage Solutions
3월 05, 2019
Since Excelsys joined the Advanced Energy family in July 2017, they have further strengthened our applied technologies portfolio – offering new power solutions to Advanced Energy’s worldwide customer base.