Mishima Converter Circuit (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption The Kobe University team presented a new circuit design which uses “resonant tank” circuits that can store energy during the switching period and therefore have much lower losses. In addition, they use a component-saving design with flat components printed onto a circuit board, called a “planar transformer,” which is very compact and has both good efficiency and thermal performance. Credit MISHIMA Tomokazu Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.