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Bourns® MSF Series Four-Terminal
Shunt Power Resistors
Bourns today announced its Bourns® MSF Series Four-Terminal Shunt Power Resistors, including the MSF-2 and MSF-2L models, for accurate current measurement in high-current power systems. The series combines a four-terminal Kelvin measurement design with a 5 W power rating and resistance values from 0.5 mΩ to
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Date:
11/04/2026
Sumida and Infineon Advance High-Voltage Isolation Technology and Solid-State Transformers
Sumida Corporation, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies AG, has successfully developed a high-isolation medium-frequency transformer (MFT) for high-density DC power architectures. The 100 kVA transformer operates at a resonant frequency of 40 kHz and achieves an insulation test voltage greater than 20
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Date:
11/03/2026
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Figure 1: Pouch cells built to evaluate performance, cycle life, and safety characteristics
Global battery demand is experiencing exponential growth, driven by electric vehicles, data center backup power, and grid-scale energy storage. Currently, the battery market surpasses $150 billion.
Battery manufacturers face mounting pressure to improve performance while simultaneously reducing costs, en
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Date:
11/01/2026
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD
One of the main obstacles to EV adoption is battery lifespan. Although improved manufacturing has extended battery life beyond original estimates of eight to ten years, replacement costs remain a concern. Researchers in Sweden have developed an approach that could extend battery life by over a year while reducing ow
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Date:
11/01/2026
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