1. Home
  2. Design Centers
  3. Batteries & Other Energy Storage Devices

 



 

 

Batteries & Other Energy Storage Devices

February 2020
USB-C PD 3.0 Controllers with Advanced Features, Efficiency
USB-C PD 3.0 Controllers with Advanced Features, Efficiency
ON Semiconductor has announced a pair of novel devices that are fully compliant with the USB-C PD 3.0 standard. The FAN6390 adaptive charging controller brings ease of integration of the USB-C PD 3.0 programmable power supply (PPS) standard into systems while the NCP12601 is a highly integrated multi-mode flyback co
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/26/2020
Adding Metal to Organic Nanomaterials for Better Batteries
Adding Metal to Organic Nanomaterials for Better Batteries
The existing method for adding metals to organic materials is dangerous and laborious. Scientists from Korea have now developed a new method that is simple, safe, and cost-effective. This method, in addition to enabling a host of possibilities, such as ferrofluids, will allow the production of sodium-ion batteries, an
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/26/2020
High-Capacity EV Battery Materials that Double Driving Range

KIST researchers developed cathode material of carbon-silicon complex by simply mixing and heating silicon mixed with oil with green ingredients corn and sweet potato starch. If batteries made of this material are installed in electric vehicles, the driving range will more than double.

High-Capacity EV Battery Materials that Double Driving Range
National Research Council of Science & Technology

Dr. Hun-Gi Jung and his research team at the Center for Energy Storage Research of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Lee Byung Gwon) have announced the development of silicon anode materials that can increase battery capacity four-fold in comparison to graphite anode materials and en
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/21/2020
Isolated Silicon Carbide Gate Driver Provides High Efficiency
Isolated Silicon Carbide Gate Driver Provides High Efficiency
With the MAX22701E isolated gate driver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM), designers of high-voltage/high-power systems can improve power supply efficiency by up to 4 percentage points over competitive solutions, reducing power loss and the resulting carbon footprint by 30 percent. The driver IC i
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Isabellenhütte receives type examination certification
Isabellenhütte receives type examination certification
The new launch follows the successful completion of the type examination. The DC meters are now available for purchase by manufacturers of charging stations and can be integrated into the designs of their applications.   The basis of the type examination certification was the successfully conducted metrological mea
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
ModBUS-TCP interface option for programmable DC power supplies
ModBUS-TCP interface option for programmable DC power supplies
The option is available on all models ranging from the 1U high half rack GH1.5kW to the 3U high full rack GSP15kW. The industry standard ModBUS-TCP protocol is used for transmission of information between electronic devices for the supervision and control of automation equipment. This GENESYS+™ option allows
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Toshiba announces 100 V N-channel automotive MOSFETs
Toshiba announces 100 V N-channel automotive MOSFETs
Designed specifically for modern 48 V system applications, the devices are suited to use in boost converters for integrated starter generators (ISG) and LED headlights as well as motor drives, switching regulators and load switches.   The XPH4R10ANB and XPH6R30ANB devices improve the efficiency of automotiv
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Mouser and TE Connectivity Examine Robotics Trends in eBook
Mouser and TE Connectivity Examine Robotics Trends in eBook
In Solutions for Robots and Robot Control, engineers and subject matter experts from Mouser and TE offer in-depth articles on the latest robotics technologies in the manufacturing space. The eBook places a special emphasis on the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), highlighting the many ways in which robots are
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
First Accelerometer with Built-In Noise Filtering Function
First Accelerometer with Built-In Noise Filtering Function
The accelerometers are ideal for high accuracy, low power motion sensing applications in the industrial equipment and consumer wearable markets.   In recent years, as factories have begun to save labor costs and increase efficiency, the concept of predictive maintenance for detecting abnormalities b
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Ultra-compact 200W desktop power supply has GaN switching
Ultra-compact 200W desktop power supply has GaN switching
GaN provides increased efficiency, reduced heat losses and operation a higher-frequencies, allowing the size of magnetics and other components to be reduced. The result is an amazingly-compact 200W external desktop power supply with market leading 12.5W/In³ power density.   The FiDUS GDA200 will be
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Analog Devices Launches Quad-Output DC/DC µModule Regulators
Analog Devices Launches Quad-Output DC/DC µModule Regulators
The new devices integrate switching controllers, power FETs, inductors and support components, easing the design process while reducing power consumption and board space. They are ideal for telecom, networking and industrial applications. Operating over an input voltage range of 2.7V to 17V, the LTM4668
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Three-Phase Brushless Motor Controller with Gate Driver
Three-Phase Brushless Motor Controller with Gate Driver
The sensorless design of the TC78B009FTG does not require Hall effect sensors, making it ideal for applications involving high-velocity fans or impellers in servers, blowers, small pumps, cordless vacuums and robotic cleaners.   In recent years, increases in server capacity and performance have requir
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Further Optimized Automotive 180nm BCD-on-SOI Technology
Further Optimized Automotive 180nm BCD-on-SOI Technology
The new medium voltage devices cover voltages from 12V to 32V. With that customers now have access to a complete portfolio of different voltage options – covering a 10V to 200V voltage range. These new complementary NMOS/PMOS devices support automotive AEC-Q100 grade 0 designs and deliver competitive on-resistance (R
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
AVX Updates SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool With MLCC Series
AVX Updates SpiCAT Online Simulation Tool With MLCC Series
The tool enables the quick, easy, and accurate parametric characterization of an extensive range of multilayer ceramic, tantalum, polymer, and niobium oxide surface-mount capacitors, as well as multilayer varistors.   The interactive online tool groups various product series by common application features to sim
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Maxim makes $25M Investment in New Design Center in Dublin
Maxim makes $25M Investment in New Design Center in Dublin
The design center will focus on product development and conducting research and development in the areas of analog semiconductor design to deliver Maxim’s innovative solutions across many end markets.   To make this vision a reality, the company will recruit a strong team of mixed-signal and analo
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Powerbox announces high peak load power supply for medical laser applications
Powerbox announces high peak load power supply for medical laser applications
Based on digital control and high energy storage management techniques, the SMM3000A80024C series delivers 2.25kW repetitive peak power to medical lasers with high efficiency. The SMM3000A80024C complies with medical safety standards and for silent operation it includes a thermo-controlled cooling system. &n
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
SIGA expands with Stabilised Transformers acquisition
SIGA expands with Stabilised Transformers acquisition
SIGA Electronics has expanded its business in High Voltage and High Power transformers through the acquisition of the business and assets of Stabilised Transformers.   “The acquisition offers significant benefits to Stabilised Transformers as well as to SIGA customers,” commented Richard Thrussell, G
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Shunt Resistors Feature High Rated Power in 5.0mm×2.5mm Size
Shunt Resistors Feature High Rated Power in 5.0mm×2.5mm Size
It is ideal for current detection in motors and power supply circuits used in automotive systems and industrial equipment.   This new series combines a revised electrode structure with optimized device design that improves heat dissipation to PCB where the resistor is mounted on. The result is a 39%
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
Flex Power Modules announces miniature DC-DC converters
Flex Power Modules announces miniature DC-DC converters
The new devices are all isolating converters providing output power of up to 1W, with no minimum load required.   Efficiency is typically 84% (PUA-A), 80% (PUC-B) and 81% (PUB-M) – all at full load. Input-to-output isolation voltage is 2000V (PUA-A), 6000V (PUC-B) and 3000V (PUB-M).   The ne
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
iMOTION IMC300 adds Arm MCU for maximum flexibility
iMOTION IMC300 adds Arm MCU for maximum flexibility
IMC300 complements the IMC100 series and aims at variable speed drives that require very high application flexibility. Both families, IMC100 and IMC300, share the same implementation of the MCE 2.0 providing ready-to-use motor and, optional, PFC control. Applying the MCE for controlling the motor, customers can focus
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/20/2020
-30 V P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low On-Resistance
-30 V P-Channel MOSFET Offers Industry-Low On-Resistance
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a new -30 V p-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that offers industry-low on-resistance of 3.5 mΩ at 10 V in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm thermally enhanced PowerPAK 1212-8S package, in addition to best in class on-resistance times gate charge — a critical figure of merit (F
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/10/2020
Fast-Charge Batteries Available at Select Apple Stores
Fast-Charge Batteries Available at Select Apple Stores
mophie, a ZAGG Brands company, unveiled three new universal power solutions designed to charge iPhone at the fastest speed possible, available at Apple.com and select Apple stores. The powerstation, powerstation plus, and powerstation plus XL feature 18W fast charge, a Lightning input, and the ability to charge mu
. . . Learn More
Date:
02/06/2020
Archives
Current
October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
December 2023
November 2023
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
December 2019
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019

 


 Home | Site Map | Contact | Privacy Policy | Refund Policy | Terms of Service | Copyright © 2024 Power Systems Design, All rights reserved