Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.
Rakesh Kumar holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a specialization in power electronics. He is a Senior member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society, Class of 2021. He is currently associated with the KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, India. He writes high-quality, long-form technical articles on power electronics for B2B electronics platforms. Feel free to reach out to him at rakesh.a@ieee.org!
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Reconfigurable Antennas: Improving Efficiency in Modern Communication24 December 2024
This article highlights the limitations of conventional antennas and discusses the advantages of reconfigurable antenna designs. It also explores various reconfiguration techniques, applications, and their potential to enhance efficiency.
An Overview of Wind Turbine Generation and Control Techniques25 October 2023
This article discusses the merits of wind power as a renewable energy source and the need for advancements in wind turbine design and technology. It also highlights the demerits and the design procedures for wind turbines.
Role of Real-Time Clocks in Modern Electronics08 July 2024
The article explores the importance of real-time clocks, highlighting their construction, application, and working mechanisms like frequency division, register functions, communication interfaces, and power control circuits.
Photonic Integrated Circuits: Overcoming Challenges in Silicon Photonics26 August 2024
This article explores the advancements in photonic integrated circuits, highlighting the benefits and challenges of silicon photonics. It proposes solutions to enhance the performance of optoelectronic systems.
Advantages of Single-Phase Liquid Immersion Cooling Technology13 November 2023
This article discusses the challenges and solutions related to thermal management systems. The article explores the limitations of conventional air cooling and indirect liquid cooling methods and highlights the advantages of single-phase liquid immersion cooling technology.
Radiation Robustness of Gallium Nitride Power Devices16 January 2024
Overview: The article delves into the radiation robustness of gallium nitride power devices. It addresses total ionizing dose, displacement damage, and single-event effects and aims to provide valuable insights into the robustness of gallium nitride devices.
Semiconductor Devices: Impact on IoT and Modern Communication (Part-1)22 July 2024
This article explores the role of HEMT devices in addressing the demands for high-speed communication and increased bandwidth in transforming IoT, with a focus on the advancements in 5G and 6G technology.
An Introduction to DIACs21 May 2025
This article explores DIACs, detailing their structure, operating characteristics, and applications in power electronics as bi-directional semiconductor switches for AC control circuits.
Enhancing Wi-Fi Security and Its Impacts on IoT Connectivity25 October 2024
The article reviews the evolution of Wi-Fi security protocols, highlighting the challenges faced by WEP and the improvements introduced by WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 to secure IoT connectivity in today's digital landscape.
State-of-Charge Estimation Techniques for Lithium-Ion Batteries26 January 2024
This article discusses the challenges and innovations related to lithium-ion batteries, with a particular focus on state-of-charge estimation techniques. It also explains the importance of accurate state-of-charge prediction for the safe functioning of lithium-ion batteries.
Review of Flux-Concentrated Transverse Flux Permanent Magnet Machines15 December 2023
This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of flux-concentrated transverse flux permanent magnet machines. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the various topologies for this type of machine.
Role of On-Chip Optical Communication in Overcoming CMOS Scaling Challenges22 August 2024
The article explores CMOS technology's role in microelectronics and its challenges as devices scale down. It highlights the role of on-chip optical communication as a solution to enhance the performance of integrated circuits.