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Figure 1: The new Vicor BCM6135 enables the size and weight of an active suspension system to be reduced by half and provide symmetrical bidirectional power for highly efficiency energy recuperation.

Active Suspension Comes of Age Bolstered by High Density Power Modules

Chris Levasseur, Automotive Research Assistant, Vicor

Picture this. You are taking a trip to the city with some friends in your economy car, and you encounter an atrocious stretch of road. As you endure the bumpiest ride you have ever faced, you are passed by a sleek sedan, easily going twice your speed. ‘That can’t be comfortable’ you think to yourself, bu

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Date:

12/31/2024

Current Transducer from Danisense Selected for DC Charging Station Testing Device Demonstrator at TU Graz

A current research project at Graz University of Technology analyses periodic verification and safety of direct current electric vehicle charging stations. As part of the ProSafE² project (Protection, Safety and Efficiency of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) the basis for periodic verification of direct cu

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Date:

12/16/2024

Melexis Makes a Splash with New Triphibian Pressure Sensor Featuring LIN Interface

Melexis introduces the MLX90833, a new pressure sensor with Triphibian™ technology, enabling robust measurement of both gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar, all within a compact SO16 package. This factory-calibrated device provides absolute pressure readings with a LIN digital output, simplifying integration fo

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Date:

12/10/2024

Calex Launches High-Efficiency Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters for e-Mobility Applications

Calex is thrilled to introduce its newest innovation for the electric mobility world: the 750W BCE bi-directional, liquid-cooled DC-DC converter. Designed with simplicity in mind, this advanced yet user-friendly converter is here to make power management easier for engineers, especially those working on

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Date:

12/05/2024

Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 11 with Debut in Brazil

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, is gearing up to sponsor the DS PENSKE Formula E racing team as they begin Season 11 at the Sambadrome in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 7. Mouser is sponsoring the team throughout the 2024/2025 ABB FIA Formula E Wor

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Date:

12/04/2024

Bourns Expands Digital Shunt Sensor Line with 500 Amp Series Meeting High Accuracy Measurement Needs in a Wider Range of Applications

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced the release of the Riedon™ Model SSD-500A Series Shunt Sensor – Digital by Bourns with 500 Amps nominal current. The extended electrical rating allows de

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Date:

12/03/2024

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

Automotive Power Electronics: Trends and Projections

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

According to a recent Manheim Market Report the automotive power semiconductor market was USD 59.30 billion in 2023. The total revenue is projected to grow at 6.2% from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 90.35 billion in 2030. According to MMR, this market growth is due to the accelerated adoption of EVs and HE

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Exploring Commercial EV Challenges and Solutions

Mark Patrick, Director, Technical Content, EMEA, Mouser Electronics

Considering all factors, the automotive industry has been remarkably fast in transitioning towards electrification. Despite its incredible size, long-established processes, and relatively lengthy R&D cycles, which can all hinder progress, manufacturers across the globe have rapidly launched complete electric ve

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: Typical OBC electrical schematic

Using GaN HEMTs in OBCs

Giuseppe Di Stefano, former Power GaN Technical Marketing Senior Manager at STMicroelectronics

One of the most important technology revolutions today is vehicle electrification, and it is leading to a large disruption of the automotive industry. One of the sparks that ignited this new revolution was the CO2 emission reduction targets set by governments around the world, but it is not the only one. In tr

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: State-of-the-art electromotors are steadily replacing combustion engines

The Ascension of the Electric Motor

Mike Sandyck, Marketing Director at Cissoid

1. Motor efficiency Whatever power source is chosen for the future - be it a self-powered or occasionally plugged-in battery pack, a fuel cell that converts hydrogen or ammonia, or even a fossil fuel driven generator - the most efficient motor to provide motion power is an electric one. The typical efficien

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: ≥400V EV batteries are attenuated by resistor dividers to interface with the rest of the BMS

Integrated Resistor Dividers Improve EV Battery Systems

Jacob Fattakhov, Product Marketing Manager at Texas Instruments

In modern electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), the battery management system (BMS) serves as the brain of the battery pack, responsible for ensuring battery performance, safety and longevity. The BMS monitors parameters such as state of charge, which provides insight into the remaining en

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Date:

12/01/2024

EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

Transformer Design Comparisons for Mitigating EMI in Gate Driver Circuits

PSDcast – Pre-cast EV Infrastructure

Equipmake Secures new £2.4m, 23-Vehicle Zero Emission Electric Bus Drivetrain Supply Deal with Agrale

Future-Proof Automotive High-Voltage-to-SELV Conversion

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