EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

May 2025

Figure 1: Power schematic circuit for the bi-directional three-level, two-phase converter

Optimizing Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converters for GaN Technology

Alejandro Pozo Arribas, Senior Applications Engineer, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC)

Introduction Modern power systems demand higher efficiency, increased power density, and reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI)—all while adhering to shrinking size constraints. Among the converter topologies addressing these challenges, the Flying Capacitor Multilevel (FCML) converter stands out for it

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Date:

05/30/2025

RECOM’s versatile and cost-effective ultra-wide input AC/DCs do not compromise on performance

15W AC/DC Power Modules feature Widest Input Range

RECOM has again pushed the boundaries of AC/DC performance with a miniature15W part that operates over a wide input range of 18-264VAC or 18-375VDC. The board-mount RAC15-K/WI is just 1.5” x 2” (52.5mm x 40mm) footprint with an industry-standard pinout or optionally flying wires, and provides a range o

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Date:

05/29/2025

Tony Lennon from Mathworks

PSDcast – Modeling and Simulation for Battery Management Systems

As we’ve seen the increased electrification of…well…everything, battery density and reliability has become of paramount importance. And thus, battery management systems have also become a critical tool. And on the line to discuss this is Tony Lennon from Mathworks, which has experience developing battery man

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Date:

05/20/2025

Ennovi’s Dominik Pawlik

PSDcast – Power Interconnects for EVs

With hybrid and electric vehicles growing in complexity, every component within them must also evolve. Power interconnects, for instance, and how power busbars have become preferable over traditional wiring systems. Ennovi recently wrote an article for us addressing this very topic -- Power Interconnects from Hybrids to Electric Vehicles – and on the line to discuss it is Ennovi’s Dominik Pawlik.

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Date:

05/15/2025

Infineon’s CoolGaN bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5 can replace two conventional switches, reducing component count, cost, size, and overall power losses.

Infineon Introduces CoolGaN Bidirectional Switch 650 V G5 for Enhanced Efficiency and Reliability in Power Systems

Infineon Technologies AG is introducing the CoolGaN™ bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5, a gallium nitride (GaN) switch capable of actively blocking voltage and current in both directions. Featuring a common-drain design and a double-gate structure, it leverages Infineon's robust gate injection transistor (GI

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Date:

05/12/2025

CISSOID’s Inverter Control Modules achieve ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready Certification for Functional Safety

CISSOID, a leader in high-performance power solutions, proudly announces that its CxT-ICM3S series of Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) have been successfully certified by SGS-TÜV Saar for functional safety, achieving ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready status. This certification underscores CISSOID's commitment to

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Date:

05/05/2025

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Figure 1: EV parked outside residential home

The Daily Use of EV Chargers: Human Interface Technology

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

Automotive manufacturers are increasingly offering a wider selection of EVs to their fleet, which requires a larger quantity of easy-to-use chargers for customers. There are several types of chargers that are currently in use including Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast chargers depending upon their size and capacity. Ho

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Date:

05/01/2025