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Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD
Welcome to the August edition of Power Systems Design Europe. August is the summer holiday season in much of Europe, so if you are on vacation this month, I hope you enjoy your well-earned break and can return refreshed for the remainder of the year. It has been a challenging year so far for the industry, bu
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Date:
08/01/2026
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Figure 1: Efficient voltage conversion within a system
The benefits of using a 48V supply voltage range from improved efficiency to greater design choice, reduced I2R losses, improved power density, and enhanced voltage regulation. The 48V standard is also more compatible with renewable energy installations. However, certain aspects must be considered during implem
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Date:
08/01/2026
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Figure 1: XL Batteries' Organic Flow Battery™ technology is designed to provide safe, scalable long-duration energy storage that supports renewable energy integration, grid resilience, and growing electricity demand from urban and industrial centers. Rendering courtesy of XL
Wind and solar generation continue to scale rapidly, but their intermittency creates a growing mismatch between when electricity is generated and when it is needed. As grids transition away from fossil fuel plants as they retire, utilities will increasingly require energy storage systems capable of shifting la
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Date:
08/01/2026
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Figure 1: Ground-referenced current sensing in 4-switch buck-boost converters
A new generation of 4-switch buck-boost controllers enables power system design with very high efficiency and high power density by using inductor DC. resistance (DCR) current-sensing techniques. This article explains the benefits of inductor DCR current-sensing solutions vs. traditional solutions.
Introduction
The 4-switch buck-boost converter is
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Date:
08/01/2026
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