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    Nanopower Semiconductor Launches nPZ2100, Expanding the nPZero Family of Ultra-Low-Power ICs

    Nanopower Semiconductor Launches nPZ2100, Expanding the nPZero Family of Ultra-Low-Power ICs

    Nanopower Semiconductor Launches nPZ2100, Expanding the nPZero Family of Ultra-Low-Power ICs
    ­Nanopower Semiconductor today announced the nPZ2100, the latest addition to its nPZero™ power-saving IC (PSIC) platform. Building on the nPZero architecture, the nPZ2100 enables battery-constrained sensor systems to operate with an ultra-low-power companion IC that can manage sensors and peripherals autonomously wh
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    Date:
    08/26/2026
    Compact All-in-One Backup Power Supply for Cost-Sensitive Applications

    "Made in Germany" Bicker UPSI-2406R2DP1MB DC backup power supply (24 VDC / 4 A / 96 W) with integrated Li-Ion battery pack and USB-C / RS485 Modbus interfaces.

    Compact All-in-One Backup Power Supply for Cost-Sensitive Applications
    ­Bicker Elektronik GmbH, Donauwoerth/Germany, is expanding its portfolio of industrial UPS solutions with the intelligent UPSI-2406R2DP1MB DC UPS – developed and manufactured entirely in Germany. The compact 24V backup power supply with integrated Li-Ion battery pack was specifically developed for cost-sensitive app
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    Date:
    08/24/2026
    GridBeyond Launches Commercial Optimization of 29.7 MW Battery Portfolio in ERCOT new Co-Optimized Market

    GridBeyond Launches Commercial Optimization of 29.7 MW Battery Portfolio in ERCOT new Co-Optimized Market

    GridBeyond Launches Commercial Optimization of 29.7 MW Battery Portfolio in ERCOT new Co-Optimized Market
    ­GridBeyond, a global AI-powered energy technology company, has commenced commercial optimization for 29.7 MW of front-of-the-meter battery storage assets in Texas, providing AI-driven optimization, forecasting and Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) services for SmartestEnergy’s South Texas battery portfolio. SmartestEnergy's "Texa
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    Date:
    08/21/2026
    Cementex Highlights Insulated Battery Tools for Electric Vehicles

    Cementex Highlights Insulated Battery Tools for Electric Vehicles

    Cementex Highlights Insulated Battery Tools for Electric Vehicles
    ­Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights its Battery Openers and Battery Seal Breaker, designed to provide a safer and more efficient solution for the hybrid / electric vehicle and battery / stored energy industries. Engineered with Cementex’s trusted double insulation technology, these specialized tool
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    Date:
    08/17/2026
    Enjoying your European Summer

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Enjoying your European Summer
    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
    The Power of 48V

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    Figure 1: Efficient voltage conversion within a system

    The Power of 48V
    Christian Cruz, Staff Applications Development Engineer, Analog Devices

    ­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
    Designing Organic Flow Batteries for Practical Long-Duration Energy Storage

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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

    Designing Organic Flow Batteries for Practical Long-Duration Energy Storage
    Tom Sisto, CEO and Co-Founder, XL Batteries

    ­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
    Save Space and Improve Efficiency with a 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controllers

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    Figure 1: Ground-referenced current sensing in 4-switch buck-boost converters

    Save Space and Improve Efficiency with a 4-Switch Buck-Boost Controllers
    Xu Zhang, Power Design Manager, Analog Devices

    ­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
    Archive

    Viridi Announces Strategic Partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Advance Grid Resilience and Reliability

    Jul 28,2026

    Vanguard and i3 Product Development Partner to Simplify Battery Integration for Commercial OEMs

    Jun 30,2026

    Emerging Battery Technologies Will Accelerate Off-Highway Electrification

    May 26,2026
    Pranav Jaswani, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx

    Littelfuse Launches High-Voltage TPSMC, TPSMD, TP5.0SMDJ TVS Diodes for Automotive Power Protection

    Apr 30,2026

     

     

     

     

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