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3124
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Overview

Sam Ben-Yaakov is a researcher affiliated with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Their work primarily spans the fields of engineering and materials science, with specific focus on electrical and electronic engineering as well as materials chemistry.

Their recent research contributions include papers addressing different aspects of multilayer ceramic capacitors and circuit simulation models. Key publications include:

  • ESR Modeling of Class II MLCC Large-Signal-Excitation Losses, 2023, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
  • iGSE-CD-An Electric-/Displacement-Field Related Steinmetz Model for Class II Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Under Low-Frequency Large-Signal Excitation, 2023, IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics
  • Modified Gyrator-Capacitor Model for Circuit Simulation, 2024, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

These publications have appeared primarily in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and the IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Sam Ben-Yaakov include:

  • David Menzi
  • Johann W. Kolar
  • Grayson Zulauf
  • Morris Heller
  • G. H. Kerridge

The work of Sam Ben-Yaakov focuses on several main research topics, including:

  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
  • Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression

Their diverse expertise links to subfields such as electrical and electronic engineering and materials chemistry. This broad scope underpins contributions to the understanding of electronic components and materials behavior in electrical engineering contexts.

Best Publications

  • Modeling and Analysis of Thermoelectric Modules

    S. Lineykin;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • H/sup /spl infin// control applied to boost power converters

    R. Naim;G. Weiss;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • A High-Efficiency Resonant Switched Capacitor Converter With Continuous Conversion Ratio

    Alon Cervera;Michael Evzelman;Mor Mordechai Peretz;Shmuel Sam Ben-Yaakov

  • The dynamics of a PWM boost converter with resistive input

    S. Ben-Yaakov;I. Zeltser

  • Generic operational characteristics of piezoelectric transformers

    G. Ivensky;I. Zafrany;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • A current-controlled variable-inductor for high frequency resonant power circuits

    D. Medini;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Average-Current-Based Conduction Losses Model of Switched Capacitor Converters

    M. Evzelman;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Statics and dynamics of fluorescent lamps operating at high frequency: modeling and simulation

    S. Ben-Yaakov;M. Shvartsas;S. Glozman

  • An RC load model of parallel and series-parallel resonant DC-DC converters with capacitive output filter

    G. Ivensky;A. Kats;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Analysis of thermoelectric coolers by a spice-compatible equivalent-circuit model

    S. Lineykin;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Behavioral Average Modeling and Equivalent Circuit Simulation of Switched Capacitors Converters

    S. Ben-Yaakov

  • On the Influence of Switch Resistances on Switched-Capacitor Converter Losses

    S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Method and control circuitry for improved-performance switch-mode converters

    Shmuel Ben-Yaakov;Ilya Zeltser

  • Modular structure of an apparatus for regulating the harmonics of current drawn from power lines by an electronic load

    Shmuel Ben-Yaakov

  • Design and performance of an electronic ballast for high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps

    S. Ben-Yaakov;M. Gulko

  • Generic and unified model of Switched Capacitor Converters

    Sam Ben-Yaakov;Michael Evzelman

  • Current-sourcing push-pull parallel-resonance inverter (CS-PPRI): theory and application as a fluorescent lamp driver

    M. Gulko;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • A comparison of piezoelectric transformer AC/DC converters with current doubler and voltage doubler rectifiers

    G. Ivensky;S. Bronstein;S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Average simulation of PWM converters by direct implementation of behavioral relationships

    S. Ben-Yaakov

  • Average simulation of PWM converters by direct implementation of behavioural relationships

    Sam Ben-Yaakov

Frequent Co-Authors

Alexander Fish
Alexander Fish Bar-Ilan University

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