Published Technical Articles
V-Infinity Power
New Power Topology Propels Quarter-Brick Bus Converter to Benchmark Power Density
By Jeff Smoot, CUI
An article by CUI’s VP of Engineering, Jeff Smoot, titled “New Power Topology Propels Quarter-Brick Bus Converter to Benchmark Power Density” was published in the August 2011 issue of Bodo’s Power Systems. The article describes CUI’s new ultra-high-performance Solus Power Topology and the new 445 W/in3 Novum Advanced Power quarter brick bus converter that delivers 720 watts, 60 A at 12 volts output.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Considerations for Switched Mode Power Supplies
By Don Li and Jeff Schnabel, CUI
An article written by CUI titled "Electromagnetic Compatibility Considerations for Switched Mode Power Supplies" was published in the October 2010 issue of Bodo’s Power Systems. The article examines the rules and regulations governing control of EMI, discusses types of noise generated by SMPS, and provides basic guidance for EMI mitigation for SMPS, whether installed in other equipment as part of a larger system or a SMPS designed for stand-alone applications.
Digital Power Parallels the FPGA Market
By Mark Adams, CUI
CUI’s VP of Sales Mark Adams addressed the future of digital power and its similarities to the evolution of the FPGA market.
The Roundtable - Digital Power and the Marketplace
CUI’s VP of Worldwide Sales, Mark Adams, participated in ECN’s Roundtable discussion that addressed the question, “What needs to be done for digital power technology to become more accessible to the industry, especially for smaller companies?”
Digital Power Management Moves Forward as Licensing Invites Innovation
Interview by Margery Conner, Technical Editor, EDN
CUI’s President Matt McKenzie discusses digital power management and the significant impact it will play for both large and small OEMs.
Simple Digital
By Mark Adams, CUI
CUI’s Novum digital dc-dc POL modules were featured the April 2010 issue of Bodo’s Power Systems. The article covers the factors driving growth in digital power adoption, what ease of use means to the digital power market, and the unique benefits of using Novum modules.
Interview About Power Supply Technology with Matt McKenzie, President of CUI Inc
By Bodo Arlt, Editor, Bodo’s Power Systems
This article covers how CUI started, what power products the company sells, their core competencies, and what the future holds.
Motion Control
Capacitive Technology Finds Use in BLDC Motor-Commutation Controls
By James Seiler, CUI
This article was featured in the January 13th, 2011 edition of Machine Design magazine. It features CUI’s AMT303 commutation encoder and notes the evolution of capacitive sensing, how it is deployed in CUI’s AMT Encoder Series, and the advantages it represents to designers.
Low-Cost Capacitive Encoders
By Al Presher, Contributing Editor, Design News
Design News contributing editor, Al Presher, talked with CUI's Encoder Product Manager, James Seiler, about what makes CUI's AMT encoder line unique. They addressed the AMT303 commutation encoder and its benefits when compared to optical encoders.
Improved Encoders Create New Possibilities In The Motion Control Industry
By Jeff Schnabel, CUI
CUI’s VP of Marketing discusses the future of encoders in a new article published by Electronic Design. The article focuses on CUI’s AMT encoder which employs a new technology that addresses the many issues faced by users of optical encoders.
Tiny Encoder Ideal for Medical Application
By Design News Staff
CUI's MES6 incremental optical encoder was featured in an application story in the November 2009 Trend Watch Supplement of Design News. The article highlights why SenoRx chose the MES6 to control the motors on their EnCor® breast biopsy device.
Low-Power Sensor Encodes Shaft Positions
By Jon Titus, Contributing Editor, Design News
Blog post about CUI’s AMT encoder and what makes it different from other encoders on the market.
Here Come Low-Power Encoders
By Leland Teschler, Editor, Machine Design
This article examines the capacitive technology that makes CUI's AMT encoder unique. Editor Leland Teschler begins the article, "The quest for energy-efficient designs has made capacitive position encoders a hot topic."