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Nexperia Brings the Benefits of Clip-Bonded FlatPower Packaging to Bipolar Junction Transistors

Nexperia announced the expansion of its bipolar junction transistor (BJTs) portfolio by introducing 12 new MJD-style BJTs in clip-bonded FlatPower (CFP15B) packaging. This new offering released as MJPE-series addresses the ongoing industry demand for more power-efficient and cost-effective designs in both in

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Date:

07/16/2025

Bernd Lienhard, CEO of VORAGO

PSDcast – What Autonomous Systems Engineers Can Learn from Space Engineers

We’re all keenly aware that space engineers have to design their systems to function in the most challenging environments, but terrestrial autonomous systems also have to deal with extreme challenges, like radiation exposure. And on the line to discuss this is Bernd Lienhard, CEO of VORAGO.

Date:

07/14/2025

Dynamic Load Balancing Controller for EV Charging Efficiency

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the UWP-DLB Series, an advanced solution delivering intelligent dynamic load balancing for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. It

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Date:

07/10/2025

Bourns® Model CRF2010 Current Sense Resistor

Bourns Announces High Power Metal Strip Current Sense Resistors in Compact SMD 2010 Package

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced an extension of its CRF Series automotive grade, AEC-Q200 compliant current sense resistors to be available in a compact surface mount (SMD) 2010 package. Bo

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Date:

07/08/2025

Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market

An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard driven by over 150 member companies worldwide. To simplify and accelerate the adoption of ASA-ML for Advanced Dr

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Date:

07/02/2025

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Larger and More Reliable Batteries and the Means to Charge Them

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Welcome to the July issue! We’ve just passed the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (sorry, Antarctica!), and with kids home from school and the weather considerably less treacherous, we hope you’re able to enjoy the outdoors, and pull yourself away from the workbench long enough for an ho

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Date:

07/01/2025

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

A Summer Recharge

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Welcome to the July edition of Power Systems Design Europe. Summer is generally the quietest time for the industry before the busy autumn season. It gives us the chance to relax and recharge ourselves and also some time to reflect on the beginning of the year. Within a comparatively short period of time, things a

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Date:

07/01/2025

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Figure 1: BAE 155 MM M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer

Emerging Electrification of Military Ground Systems

Andreas Heldwein, Marketing Director for the Defense Segment at Infineon Technologies’ HiRel business unit

While the implementation of electric components in the military will require time and intention, emerging technology in the semiconductor industry, coupled with recent strides in the commercial automotive sector, simplify such efforts. This article will explore the various options of electrification in milita

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Date:

07/01/2025

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Figure 1: Method for storing electrical energy in terms of storage duration and capacity

BMS Transformers in Energy Storage Systems

Samuel Lamprecht and Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik

The conversion of electric grids to renewable energies, especially wind power and photovoltaics, which are not always available, is fueling the need for larger energy storage systems. These require a sophisticated battery management system (BMS) for reliable operation. BMS transformers can be used to insulate th

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Date:

07/01/2025

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Figure 1: Residential EV charger

EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial

Wayne Liang, senior segment manager at Microchip Technology’s E-Mobility business

At the center of our societal-wide EV transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of EVs. To increase the adoption of EVs, understanding the types and nuances of chargers is important. Electric vehicle chargers come in diverse forms, ranging from

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Date:

07/01/2025

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Figure 1: Off-battery dual-output buck preregulator with output voltage-monitor ICs

Automotive Functional Safety and ISO 26262

Timothy Hegarty, Texas Instruments

Any influential technology emanates a set of risks, which can be especially serious in automotive safety-related systems. The purpose of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26262 series of standards, Road vehicles – Functional safety, is to mitigate risks in road vehicles by providing gu

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Date:

07/01/2025

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Figure 1: Electrolysis Cell vs Fuel Cell Schematic

DC/DC Converters Bring Fuel Cell Solutions to Life

RECOM Technical Marketing Team

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy from a gaseous fuel, often hydrogen, directly into electrical energy. This process occurs in a reaction chamber, or "cell" (Figure 1). When hydrogen serves as the fuel, the process resembles electrolysis in reverse. In electrolysis, el

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Date:

07/01/2025

EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure