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Solar Water Pump Systems Market Poised for Growth, Expected to Hit USD 5.76 Billion by 2032

Solar Water Pump Systems Market Poised for Growth, Expected to Hit USD 5.76 Billion by 2032

Solar Water Pump Systems Market Poised for Growth, Expected to Hit USD 5.76 Billion by 2032
Coherent Market Insights

­The Global Solar Water Pump Systems Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.45 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5.76 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% from 2025 to 2032. Solar water pumps utilize photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity fo
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Date:
08/18/2025
Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series

Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series

Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series
­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor solutions, is now stocking Molex Mini-Fit® Low Mating Force (LMF) Terminals. Designed to reduce insertion force without compromising electrical performance, these terminals provide a dependable solution for hi
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Date:
08/18/2025
PSDcast – A Wireless Sensor for the IoT

Giampaolo Marino, Senior VP of Strategy and Business at Energous

PSDcast – A Wireless Sensor for the IoT
­One of the most critical questions surrounding the Internet of Things is the myriad power requirements for all the devices that comprise this interconnected network of, for lack of a better words, everything. And along those lines, Energous Wireless Power Solutions recently launched the e-Sense tag, a battery-f
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Date:
08/18/2025
Can Large-Scale Solar Installations Coexist with Agriculture in Rural America?

Can Large-Scale Solar Installations Coexist with Agriculture in Rural America?

Can Large-Scale Solar Installations Coexist with Agriculture in Rural America?
­Local opposition to utility-scale solar installations in rural areas is growing following the rapid pace of new solar developments in recent years. Concerns about land use in areas largely dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the community-level resistance. With crop production revenue cu
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Date:
08/15/2025
WAGO’s Pro 2 Series Adds Built-In Redundancy

WAGO’s Pro 2 Series Adds Built-In Redundancy

WAGO’s Pro 2 Series Adds Built-In Redundancy
­Eliminate the need for a separate redundancy module, ultimately saving space in your control cabinet thanks to WAGO’s new Pro 2 Series Power Supply with Redundancy. It offers a fully redundant power supply system without the need for separate equipment due to integrated MOSFET functionality. The design of th
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Date:
08/15/2025
Texas A&M Researchers Map America’s Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI

Researchers at Texas A&M University have created a Nationwide Power System Vulnerability Index that assigns individual counties a rating based on their likelihood of being affected by power outages.

Texas A&M Researchers Map America’s Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI
By Alyssa Schaechinger, Texas A&M University College of Engineering

­Hurricane Beryl, Winter Storm Uri and other severe weather events have increased long-term power outages for Texas residents in recent years. But this issue does not just affect Texans.  Researchers from the Urban Resilience AI Lab at Texas A&M University have used machine learning to create
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Date:
08/14/2025
New High-Voltage Programmable Resistor Modules from Pickering Provide a Simple Solution for Applications Requiring Voltage Handling up to 1.2kV

New High-Voltage Programmable Resistor Modules from Pickering Provide a Simple Solution for Applications Requiring Voltage Handling up to 1.2kV

New High-Voltage Programmable Resistor Modules from Pickering Provide a Simple Solution for Applications Requiring Voltage Handling up to 1.2kV
­Pickering Interfaces, the leading supplier of modular signal switching and simulation solutions for use in electronic test and verification, has announced a new family of high voltage programmable resistor modules in a compact single-slot PXI and PXIe form factor, model 40-230 (PXI) and 42-230 (PXIe), pr
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08/14/2025
Infineon Successfully Completes Acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet Business

Jochen Hanebeck, CEO Infineon Technologies AG

Infineon Successfully Completes Acquisition of Marvell's Automotive Ethernet Business
­Infineon Technologies AG completed the acquisition of Marvell Technology, Inc.'s Automotive Ethernet business. The transaction agreement was announced in April 2025 and has received all necessary regulatory approvals. With the acquisition, Infineon strengthens its system expertise for software-defined vehicles and
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Date:
08/14/2025
Power Electronics Market is Expected to Generate a Revenue of $184.81 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 7.05%

Power Electronics Market is Expected to Generate a Revenue of $184.81 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 7.05%

Power Electronics Market is Expected to Generate a Revenue of $184.81 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 7.05%
Verified Market Research

­The Global Power Electronics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 107.16 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 184.81 Bi
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Date:
08/14/2025
Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with High-Precision TMR Angle Sensors

Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with High-Precision TMR Angle Sensors

Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with High-Precision TMR Angle Sensors
­Littelfuse, Inc., a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the launch of two new TMR-based magnetic angle sensors- the LF53466 and LF53464 - designed to deliver high-precision 0–360° angular me
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Date:
08/13/2025
OMC Deploys Cobots to Improve Throughput 10x While Maintaining Quality & Ensuring Consistency of Fibre Optic Production

OMC Deploys Cobots to Improve Throughput 10x While Maintaining Quality & Ensuring Consistency of Fibre Optic Production

OMC Deploys Cobots to Improve Throughput 10x While Maintaining Quality & Ensuring Consistency of Fibre Optic Production
­OMC, a pioneer in optoelectronics design & manufacture, is investing to introduce innovative cobot technology onto its fibre optic production line in Cornwall. Following a research project with a local robotics lab and trials at its production facility, OMC is now deploying the first of several collaborative ro
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Date:
08/13/2025
Red Cat’s Teal Drones Achieves Globally Recognized AS9100 Certification for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Mike McCormick, Quality System Manager at Teal Drones

Red Cat’s Teal Drones Achieves Globally Recognized AS9100 Certification for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
­Red Cat Holdings, Inc.  (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Teal Drones, has achieved AS9100 certification from NSF International Strategic Re
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Date:
08/13/2025
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Advanced eFuse that Meets High Reliability Server Application Requirements

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Advanced eFuse that Meets High Reliability Server Application Requirements

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Advanced eFuse that Meets High Reliability Server Application Requirements
­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS), a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide bandgap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, today announced the release of its AOZ17517QI series, a 60A eFuse in a compact 5mm x 5mm QFN package. AO
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Date:
08/12/2025
Custom Electronics, Inc. and GridEdge Networks Launch 69kV Grid Safety Solution for Distributed Energy Resources

Custom Electronics, Inc. and GridEdge Networks Launch 69kV Grid Safety Solution for Distributed Energy Resources

Custom Electronics, Inc. and GridEdge Networks Launch 69kV Grid Safety Solution for Distributed Energy Resources
Custom Electronics, Inc. (CEI) and GridEdge Networks, Inc. (GridEdge) have partnered to launch a breakthrough 69kV Distributed Generation Permissive (DGP) solution that enables safer, more cost-effective integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into utility grids. The new system addresses a critica
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Date:
08/12/2025
Arrow Electronics Unveils World's First Development Kit Featuring Production Silicon Altera Agilex 5 FPGA

Arrow Electronics Unveils World's First Development Kit Featuring Production Silicon Altera Agilex 5 FPGA

Arrow Electronics Unveils World's First Development Kit Featuring Production Silicon Altera Agilex 5 FPGA
­Arrow Electronics, a global technology solutions provider, has announced the availability of its new FPGA development platform, the AXE5000 starter kit, featuring the world's first production silicon Altera Agilex™ 5 FPGA. This release provides engineers with an opportunity to evaluate and develop des
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Date:
08/12/2025
TDK Expands Ultra-Low Voltage TVS Diode Portfolio for High-Speed Consumer Interfaces

TDK Expands Ultra-Low Voltage TVS Diode Portfolio for High-Speed Consumer Interfaces

TDK Expands Ultra-Low Voltage TVS Diode Portfolio for High-Speed Consumer Interfaces
­TDK Corporation has expanded its ultra-low clamping voltage TVS diode lineup with three new models in the SD0201 series, tailored for high-speed consumer electronics interfaces. These TVS diodes offer compact protection for USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt connections in smartphones, laptops, ta
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Date:
08/12/2025
Graphene Market to Grow at 27.5% CAGR by 2030

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Graphene Market to Grow at 27.5% CAGR by 2030
BCC Research

­According to the latest study from BCC Research, “Global Graphene Market” is projected to grow from $694.4 million in 2025 to reach $2.3 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5% from 2025 through 2030. The report offers a detailed analysis of the graphene market, w
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Date:
08/11/2025
AI-powered Medical Devices Market to Achieve $124.6 billion by 2033

AI-powered Medical Devices Market to Achieve $124.6 billion by 2033

AI-powered Medical Devices Market to Achieve $124.6 billion by 2033
Marketing Team of Research Intelo

­According to our Researchintelo, the AI-powered Medical Devices market size reached USD 12.8 billion globally in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 28.7% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated value of USD 124.6 billion by the end of the fo
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Date:
08/11/2025
ZAPI GROUP Acquires Stercom Power Solutions

Giannino Zanichelli, founder and owner of ZAPI GROUP

ZAPI GROUP Acquires Stercom Power Solutions
­ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in electrification, today announced the successful acquisition of the majority of Stercom Power Solutions, a pioneer in intelligent charging and energy storage systems based in Germany. The strategic acquisition enhances ZAPI GROUP’s charging solutions portfolio and technical ca
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Date:
08/11/2025
KYOCERA AVX Introduces new Hermaphroditic WTW & WTB Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new Hermaphroditic WTW & WTB Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new Hermaphroditic WTW & WTB Connectors
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire (WTW) and wire-to-board (WTB) connectors for lighting and industrial applications.  These unique tw
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Date:
08/11/2025
Acopian Introduces Low Profile AC-DC Power Supply, Up to 900 W

Acopian Introduces Low Profile AC-DC Power Supply, Up to 900 W

Acopian Introduces Low Profile AC-DC Power Supply, Up to 900 W
­Acopian Power Supplies launched their higher power LP2 switching power supplies rated up to 900 Watts. Models are available in both single and wide-adjustment DC output voltages ranging from 5VDC to 125VDC and 0-5VDC to 0-125VDC and up to 900 watts. All models are voltage and current programmable. In additi
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Date:
08/11/2025
Future-Proof Energy Supply: Haier Energy and enwitec Rely on the Power Backup Dual EU

Future-Proof Energy Supply: Haier Energy and enwitec Rely on the Power Backup Dual EU

Future-Proof Energy Supply: Haier Energy and enwitec Rely on the Power Backup Dual EU
­When two specialists with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation join forces, the result is more than just a technical product – it's a solution for the energy future. The collaboration between Haier Energy, one of the world's leading providers of smart energy solutions, and enwitec, the German expert for
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Date:
08/11/2025
Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design

Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design

Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design
­Antaira LMP-1204G-SFP-bt 12-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet managed switches are a strategic choice for industrial organizations needing robust, efficient, and flexible networking solutions. By supplying up to 90W (PoE 802.3bt Type 4) from four of its ports, the LMP-1204G-SFP-bt can handle a broader r
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08/11/2025
Carbon Offsets Market set for Revival as High-Quality Removal Solutions Gain Traction, says GlobalData

Pinky Hiranandani, Strategic Intelligence Analyst at GlobalData

Carbon Offsets Market set for Revival as High-Quality Removal Solutions Gain Traction, says GlobalData
GlobalData

­The carbon offsets market has experienced a significant slowdown since 2021, primarily due to scandals surrounding project quality and overstated impacts. Yet, with net-zero targets becoming non-negotiable for governments and corporates alike, demand is expected to rebound, driven by a shift toward high-quality, re
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Date:
08/11/2025
Wearable Devices Secures U.S. Patent for Groundbreaking Neural Interface Technology

Guy Wagner, co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Wearable Devices

Wearable Devices Secures U.S. Patent for Groundbreaking Neural Interface Technology
­Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted the Company’s patent titled “Gesture an
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Date:
08/11/2025
Electrification has Fully Arrived

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Electrification has Fully Arrived
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the August issue! And a most insincere salutations to this endless heatwave which may or may not be connected to global warming but is definitely unwanted, unwelcome, and unbearable! As I write this, we’re less than a month into summer, and I’m already begging for fall! In any case, we’ve got a
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Date:
08/01/2025
The EV Industry Feels the Heat

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

The EV Industry Feels the Heat
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the August edition of Power Systems Design Europe. August is at the centre of the summer holiday period in Europe. If you are reading this on vacation, I hope you have a great break and come back fully refreshed for the remainder of the year. For myself, I will wait until September when the temperatu
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Date:
08/01/2025
8 EV Challenges of Converting High Voltage to SELV

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Figure 1: Sine Amplitude Converter (SAC) power modules, like the BCM6135, can be used in place of regulated DC-DC converters to reduce size and for higher efficiency. BCM6135 bench measurement efficiency at 25°C shows a peak efficiency around 97.5% at half load

8 EV Challenges of Converting High Voltage to SELV
Patrick Kowalyk, Automotive Principal Field Applications Engineer, Vicor Corporation

The shift to 800V electric vehicle (EV) battery architectures is inspired by the need to increase charging rates, reduce resistive losses (I2R), and improve drivetrain efficiency. In parallel, zonal electrical architectures are emerging, using 48V local buses to reduce harness weight. Converting 800V high-voltage (H
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Date:
08/01/2025
The Role of Chip Pivoting in Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience

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Figure 1: Modular firmware design including a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)

The Role of Chip Pivoting in Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience
: Bianca Schmidt, Technical Writer at SEGGER Microcontroller

­Events like chip shortages, climate-based disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and supply bottlenecks have revealed a harsh truth: Traditional, rigid models of supply chain management can no longer keep up. To stay competitive, companies must adapt to these challenges quickly. This has brought concepts like modular de
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Date:
08/01/2025
Why Accurate Cell Data Matters in Battery SoC and SoH Determination

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Figure 1: The test procedure undertaken by the white paper

Why Accurate Cell Data Matters in Battery SoC and SoH Determination
Gavin McVeigh – Senior Director System Architecture at Dukosi

­As SoC and SoH cannot be directly measured, various methods of computational complexity are used to determine their values. The accuracy of quantifiable metrics—temperature, voltage, and current—and the synchronization of data captured for all cells are critical inputs for the algorithms used to determine ov
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Date:
08/01/2025
Smart Battery Backup for Uninterrupted Energy

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Figure 1: BBU shelf configuration in an OCP ORV3 architecture

Smart Battery Backup for Uninterrupted Energy
Christian Cruz, and Marvin Neil Cabuenas, Analog Devices

­Backup battery shelves play a key role by serving as the foundation of these systems, acting as the basis hub for the efficient storage of battery backup units (BBU) and creating a link that increases the readiness of critical power reserves. Their primary goal is to accommodate and manage up to six BBU mo
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Date:
08/01/2025
Enhancing Fleet Performance: The Critical Role of Tire Monitoring in Next-Gen Heavy Trucks

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Enhancing Fleet Performance: The Critical Role of Tire Monitoring in Next-Gen Heavy Trucks
Ivan Zagan, Marketing Manager, Melexis

­Automotive trucks and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are key to nearly all critical markets and supply chains, facilitating the worldwide distribution of everything from food and medicine to fuels and electronic components. Given that 77% of inland freight in the European Union is transported by trucks, maximizing th
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Date:
08/01/2025
The Daily Use of EV Chargers: Human Interface Technology

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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 capacit
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Date:
08/01/2025
The Challenges of On-Board Charging

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Figure 1: OBC Block Diagram

The Challenges of On-Board Charging
Milan Marjanovic, Microchip and Isaac Aboelsaad, Würth Elektronik eiSos

­With its exceptional efficiency and capacity for bi-directional power transfer, the Totem-Pole topology offers a solution for integrating Power Factor Correction (PFC) and inverter functionality effectively. DC-DC topologies like the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) are well suited for battery chargers because of th
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Date:
08/01/2025
Outdated Battery Measurements Can Impact Vehicle Performance

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Figure 1: An advanced battery measurement solution with software that creates a dynamic discharge current data collection

Outdated Battery Measurements Can Impact Vehicle Performance
Andrew Herrera, Keysight Technologies

­In recent years, low-power e-mobility vehicles have become extremely popular as sustainable and efficient modes of transportation. Electric bicycles and scooters offer numerous benefits, including reduced carbon emissions and lower operating costs. However, to fully maximize their potential, it is crucial to
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Date:
08/01/2025
The Road to EV Ubiquity

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

The Road to EV Ubiquity
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­The electric vehicle (EV) landscape reflects both exciting advances and persistent hurdles. While EV and hybrid adoption accelerates, a persistent lag in infrastructure, policy, and grid limitations creates uncertainty. Beneath the confident predictions of growth by financial analysts lies a murkier reality. In
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Date:
08/01/2025
China Requires EV Charging Stations to Accommodate all Brands, Offer Consistent Pricing

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

China Requires EV Charging Stations to Accommodate all Brands, Offer Consistent Pricing
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

The nation that leads the world in batteries, EVs, and charging stations is trying to extend its infrastructure even further by opening it up to everyone, without distinction or discrimination. China sports a broad variety of high-powered charging (HPC) hubs, including networks built and operated by EV sta
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Date:
08/01/2025
Reshoring the Rare Earth Supply Chain

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Reshoring the Rare Earth Supply Chain
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­As we continue the process of decarbonisation, our dependence on rare earth minerals is growing at a tremendous rate. These minerals, which include neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, make a huge contribution to the high performance and efficiency of green technologies. For example, Neodymium (N
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Date:
08/01/2025
When Pulses Are Omitted in Switch-Mode Power Supplies

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Figure 1. The concept of Burst Mode in a switch-mode power supply.

When Pulses Are Omitted in Switch-Mode Power Supplies
Frederik Dostal, Field Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

­Even switch-mode power supplies with a fixed switching frequency do notalways show a continuing pattern of pulses. In some conditions, pulses areomitted for various reasons. This is important to consider for output ripplevoltageand EMI effects. A switching regulator for voltage conversion normally operates
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Date:
08/01/2025
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