Embedded Computing Design

Walker Bai

Applications Engineering Director

Analog Devices

Walker Bai is an applications engineering director at Analog Devices, Inc., providing technical support and training for customers across various markets, including data centers, ATE, automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. His interests include µModule® regulators, Silent Switcher®, ultralow noise applications, EMI mitigation, efficiency, thermal management, and solution size optimization. He earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

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Analog & Power

Maximize Power Capability in Thermal Design—Part 1: The Basics - Blog

July 25, 2025
Adam Gu Walker Bai Analog Devices  

With the increasing power density of electronic circuits and the presence of severe working environments such as high ambient temperatures, thermal performance has become a growing concern for monolithic power products. This article delves into the general thermal concepts of power IC applications and provides quantified thermal analysis of various factors that influence the overall thermal performance.

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