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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Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle Industry with Silicon Carbide10 August 2023
This article provides applications for silicon carbide devices in power electronics. It also highlights the challenges associated with paralleling SiC MOSFETs and the need for a thorough examination of the current imbalance mechanism.
Hybrid Sources Powered Electric Vehicles - Part 108 March 2023
Electric vehicles cost more than fossil-fueled vehicles, have less range, and are harder to recharge. But hybrid electric vehicles are booming due to intermittent renewable energy sources and long battery life. An in-depth analysis of one form of the hybrid source-powered electric vehicle is reviewed in this article.
Designing Application-Specific Integrated Circuits07 March 2025
This article explores the design process, benefits, and roles of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits in enhancing performance and efficiency in embedded systems.
Advancements and Challenges of High Frequency Converters19 June 2023
This article overviews high frequency power converters and the use of wide-bandgap devices. It highlights the importance of improving converter topology, drive circuits, and magnetic components to increase system efficiency.
Multiplexers: Types, Functionality, and Applications21 April 2025
This article explores multiplexers, detailing their definitions, types, design techniques, and applications in digital circuits for data selection and signal processing.
Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs): Materials, Design, and Applications23 June 2025
This article explores monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), highlighting their materials, design, key components, manufacturing techniques, and wide range of applications and communications systems.