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May 2023
PSDcast - Superconductors and Maglev Trains

Dr. Zhifeng Ren, director of the Texas Center for Superconductivity at UH

PSDcast - Superconductors and Maglev Trains
The promise of superconductivity for electrical power transmission and transportation has long been held back by high costs. Now researchers from the University of Houston and Germany have demonstrated a way to cut the cost and upend both the transit and energy transport sectors by using superconductors to move pe
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05/31/2023

Combining Lowest RDS(on) + SMT for Space-Limited, High-Performance Apps

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Figure 1: The Qorvo SiC FET – a ‘cascode’ of a Si-MOSFET and SiC JFET

Combining Lowest RDS(on) + SMT for Space-Limited, High-Performance Apps
Pete Losee, Director of Technology Development, Qorvo

The performance of wide band-gap (WBG) semiconductor switches such as silicon carbide cascode FETs (‘SiC FET’ henceforth) (Figure 1) and SiC MOSFETs is closely tied to its package. At the pure technology level, nanosecond switching speed and low specific on-resistance result in very low losses, allowing mu
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05/30/2023
Using 3D Printing to Improve Implantable Biomedical Devices, Touchscreens and More

Ran Huo, lead author on the study and PhD candidate in McGill’s Department of Engineering

Using 3D Printing to Improve Implantable Biomedical Devices, Touchscreens and More
MCGILL UNIVERSITY

­McGill researchers are exploring a new technique that uses 3D printing and hydrogels. It has the potential not only to improve biomedical implants but could also be useful in the development of human-machine interfaces such as touch screens and neural implants. Biomedical devices like pacemakers or blood pressure se
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05/25/2023
Smart Material Prototype Challenges Newton's Laws of Motion

The prototype metamaterial uses electrical signals transported by these black wires to control both the direction and intensity of energy waves passing through a solid material.

Smart Material Prototype Challenges Newton's Laws of Motion
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA

­For more than 10 years, Guoliang Huang, the Huber and Helen Croft Chair in Engineering at the University of Missouri, has been investigating the unconventional properties of “metamaterials” — an artificial material that exhibits properties not commonly found in nature as defined by Newton’s laws of mo
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05/25/2023
Wiring up Quantum Circuits with Light

Artistic rendering of the experimental device with the beam optical photons (red) entering and leaving the electro-optic crystal and resonating within its circular portion as well as the generated microwave photons (blue) leaving the device.

Wiring up Quantum Circuits with Light
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUSTRIA

­Quantum computers promise to solve challenging tasks in material science and cryptography that will remain out of reach even for the most powerful conventional supercomputers in the future. Yet, this will likely require millions of high-quality qubits due to the required error correction. Progress in superc
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05/25/2023
Researcher Receives Prestigious Grant to Study Computer Modeling

Theodore Lim is an assistant professor of urban affairs and planning in the School of Public and International Affairs.

Researcher Receives Prestigious Grant to Study Computer Modeling
VIRGINIA TECH

­Computer models are increasingly used to make decisions that affect nearly every aspect of modern life. This may include how to plan for the sustainable management of environmental resources to responding to pandemics. And while these models are often based on scientific data and research, they also inco
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05/25/2023
Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak

Flex Power Modules Boosts Quarter Brick DC/DC Power Rating to 1600 W Continuous, 2320 W Peak
­Flex Power Modules introduces a new device to their range of quarter brick non-isolated DC/DC converters that takes power densities to new levels. The BMR351 has a 40-60 V input range and a delivers a non-isolated but fully regulated output of 12.2 V nominal. Rated output current is 136 A continuous (1600 W m
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05/25/2023
Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains

Resin-Molding MLCCs from Murata Attain the Creepage Distance Needed by High-Volt EV Powertrains
­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata has introduced multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) products that successfully draw on the company’s advanced resin molding capabilities. The resulting EVA series of MLCCs have properties that will be highly appealing to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Among the pl
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05/25/2023
EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices

EA Elektro-Automatik Announces High-Power, High-Efficiency Triple Output Battery Testing Devices
EA Elektro-Automatik introduces the EA-BT 20000 Triple Output Battery Tester, the only battery tester instrument with three channels and the highest voltage and current outputs. The Industry’s Highest Power Battery Testing Instrument The new instruments can test up to three battery cells, module
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05/25/2023
PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications

PowiGaN 900 V-Rated InnoSwitch3-EP Delivers 100 W for Industrial Applications
­The versatile InnoSwitch3-EP flyback switcher IC family offers a wide range of voltage rating options, making design easy by allowing engineers to select the best switching technology for their application. The newest additions to the family feature 900 V gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, delivering up to 10
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05/25/2023
Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications
­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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05/25/2023
Maximizing Excitons as Energy Carriers

Kyusang Lee in his Thin-Film Device Lab at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Maximizing Excitons as Energy Carriers
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE

­In the U.S. military, the use of sensors can make the difference between life or death and success or failure on the battlefield. In everyday life, sensors perform indispensable roles in our health, safety and security. Optoelectronic sensors — those that use the physics of light particles to interact
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05/25/2023
Flexing Crystalline Structures Provide Path to a Solid Energy Future

An illustration of the hybrid crystalline-liquid atomic structure in the superionic phase of Ag8SnSe6 — a material that shows great promise for allowing commercial solid-state batteries.

Flexing Crystalline Structures Provide Path to a Solid Energy Future
DUKE UNIVERSITY

­A team of researchers at Duke University and their collaborators have uncovered the atomic mechanisms that make a class of compounds called argyrodites attractive candidates for both solid-state battery electrolytes and thermoelectric energy converters. The discoveries—and the machine learning approach
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05/25/2023
Texas A&M Team Studying Effects of Crypto Mining on Texas Power Grid

Dr. Le Xie, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M Team Studying Effects of Crypto Mining on Texas Power Grid
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

­Cryptocurrency transactions may be costing more than just transaction fees. The electricity used for these transactions is more than what some countries, like Argentina and Australia, use in an entire year. Published estimates of the total global electricity usage for cryptocurrency assets such as Bitcoi
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05/25/2023
Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 4 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Looking to the future of class D audio amplifiers”

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Figure 1. Typical application circuit for Infineon’s MERUS™ MA5332MS MCM class D amplifier

Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 4 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Looking to the future of class D audio amplifiers”
Liz Zheng, Product Marketing Manager, Class D Audio, Infineon Technologies

­The fourth and final article of this series about using class D amplifiers discusses the benefits that Infineon’s MERUS™ MA53x2MS series of multi-chip modules (MCM) brings to mid-power audio applications ranging from 50 to 200 W. The benefits that Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology could
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05/23/2023
Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 3 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Class D amplifier solutions for high-power audio applications”

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Figure 1. Functional block diagram of Infineon’s MERUS™ IRS2092 class D audio amplifier driver

Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 3 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Class D amplifier solutions for high-power audio applications”
David Baker, Senior Staff Engineer, Class D Audio Systems, at Infineon Technologies

­The previous article in this 4-part series discussed the challenges of designing low-power audio equipment and showed how Infineon’s MERUS™ multilevel class D amplifiers could be used to overcome them. This third article looks at the figures of merit for audio amplifiers used in high-power audio applications (250+ W), like theatres, concert venues, mobile audio, and subwoofer applications.
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05/23/2023
Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 2 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Multilevel Class D audio amplifiers for compact consumer application”

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Figure 1. The output stage of a traditional class D amplifier

Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 2 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Multilevel Class D audio amplifiers for compact consumer application”
Ariel Muszkat, Application Engineering Manager, Class-D Audio, at Infineon Technologies

­The first article in this series discussed how class D amplifiers generally offer substantially higher efficiency levels than other amplifier classes in audio applications. Nonetheless, they still face significant design challenges in low and mid-power compact consumer applications like portable sound systems an
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05/23/2023
Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 1 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Class D Amplifier Solutions For Audio Applications at Every Power Level”

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Figure 1. Block diagram of a class D audio amplifier

Industry-leading class D amplifiers at every power level: Part 1 of 4 Editorial Series sponsored by Infineon; “Class D Amplifier Solutions For Audio Applications at Every Power Level”
Kean Pan, Senior Global Product Manager, Class D Audio, at Infineon Technologies

­Making yourself heard can be challenging in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. However, one way to gain an advantage is by choosing a sound system that delivers unsurpassed audio quality using a high-efficiency class D amplifier. In this four-part series of articles, Infineon discusses
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05/23/2023
Infineon Launches EU Projects for Power Electronics and Artificial Intelligence

Green, Digital Transformation: Infineon Launches EU Projects for Power Electronics and Artificial Intelligence

Infineon Launches EU Projects for Power Electronics and Artificial Intelligence
­To tackle the climate crisis, Infineon in Villach is launching two European research projects with enormous thrust: The "ALL2GaN" project is about easily integrated energy-saving chips made of gallium nitride. They have the potential to improve energy efficiency by 30 percent in a wide range of applications an
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05/22/2023
Catholyte Molecular Design for Non-Aqueous Mg-Organic Hybrid Redox Flow Batteries

­Chao Luo, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University

Catholyte Molecular Design for Non-Aqueous Mg-Organic Hybrid Redox Flow Batteries
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

­Chao Luo, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, is set to receive funding from the National Science Foundation for the project: "Collaborative Research: Catholyte Molecular Design For Non-Aqueous Mg-Organic Hybrid Redox Flow Batteries." Luo is proposing a new organic molecule
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05/22/2023
Seeing Electron Orbital Signatures

Supercomputer simulations and atomic resolution microscopes were used to directly observe the signatures of electron orbitals in two different transition-metal atoms, iron (Fe) and cobalt (Co).

Seeing Electron Orbital Signatures
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

­No one will ever be able to see a purely mathematical construct such as a perfect sphere. But now, scientists using supercomputer simulations and atomic resolution microscopes have imaged the signatures of electron orbitals, which are defined by mathematical equations of quantum mechanics and predict wh
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05/22/2023
When Does the Gender Gap Start in the Computer Science Field?

Allison Master, assistant professor of psychological, health and learning sciences at the University of Houston College of Education

When Does the Gender Gap Start in the Computer Science Field?
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

­If you are a third grader, your chances of growing up to be a computer scientist is likely to heavily depend on your gender — a situation Allison Master says is just plain wrong. How can Master be certain? Because third grade girls are telling her so. “Our new research addresses a big, longstandin
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05/22/2023
Uncovering Universal Physics in the Dynamics of a Quantum System

New experiments with ultra-cold atomic gases uncover universal physics in the dynamics of quantum systems. Penn State graduate student Yuan Le, the first author of the paper describing the experiments, stands near the apparatus she used to create and study one-dimensional gases near absolute zero.

Uncovering Universal Physics in the Dynamics of a Quantum System
PENN STATE

­New experiments using one-dimensional gases of ultra-cold atoms reveal a universality in how quantum systems composed of many particles change over time following a large influx of energy that throws the system out of equilibrium. A team of physicists at Penn State showed that these gases immediately respond,
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05/22/2023
An Electric Vehicle Battery for all Seasons

Zhengcheng ​“John” Zhang, a senior chemist and group leader in Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering division

An Electric Vehicle Battery for all Seasons
DOE/ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY

­Many owners of electric vehicles worry about how effective their battery will be in very cold weather. Now a new battery chemistry may have solved that problem. In current lithium-ion batteries, the main problem lies in the liquid electrolyte. This key battery component transfers charge-carrying particles
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05/22/2023
Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools

Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools
­As programming and debugging continue to be vital—and manually time consuming—processes for embedded designers, Microchip Technology has launched two tools offering fast, affordable and convenient solutions. The new MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers bot
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05/19/2023
EE North America Sells 350 MW Solar Project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA

Lorena Ciciriello, CEO, European Energy North America

EE North America Sells 350 MW Solar Project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA
­EE North America, a subsidiary of European Energy, has agreed to sell a 350MW utility-scale solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation ("OGUSA"). The project is expected to be operational in 2025. This transaction marks a significant milestone in EE North America commitment to leading t
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05/19/2023
ArcLight's Sequitur Platform to Acquire Operating California Wind Farm

ArcLight's Sequitur Platform to Acquire Operating California Wind Farm

ArcLight's Sequitur Platform to Acquire Operating California Wind Farm
­ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC announced its portfolio company, Sequitur Renewables, LLC (“Sequitur”), has acquired an operating windfarm in the Altamont Pass region of California. Sequitur was established by ArcLight in 2022 with the acquisition of operating wind farms in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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05/19/2023
Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies

Navitas' Next-gen SiC Power Semis Adopted in Industrial Chargers from Exide Technologies
­Navitas Semiconductor announced that Exide Technologies’ next-generation, high-frequency fast chargers for industrial material handling equipment have adopted new, leading-edge GeneSiC power semiconductors to ensure reliability, safety, ease-of-use and optimal charging. Exide Technologies is a lead
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05/18/2023
Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs

Murata Successfully Raises Capacitance Per Unit Area Benchmark with Industry-Leading 10μF MLCCs
­Leading electronics manufacturer Murata continues to position itself at the forefront of passive technology. Through its latest multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) introduction, the company is addressing the growing need for components that have elevated capacitance levels combined with miniaturized form fa
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05/18/2023
Infineon Acquires Tiny Machine Learning Leader Imagimob to Strengthen its Offering in Embedded AI Solutions

Thomas Rosteck, President of Infineon's Connected Secure Systems division

Infineon Acquires Tiny Machine Learning Leader Imagimob to Strengthen its Offering in Embedded AI Solutions
­Infineon Technologies AG announced that Infineon has acquired the Stockholm-based startup Imagimob AB, a leading platform provider for Machine Learning solutions for edge devices. With this acquisition Infineon advances its position to offer a world-class Machine Learning (ML) solution and significantly complements it
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05/18/2023
Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications

Mouser Now Shipping the Microchip Technology WBZ451 Curiosity Board for Prototyping Wireless Applications
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the WBZ451 Curiosity Board from Microchip Technology. The WBZ451 Curiosity Board provides engineers with an efficient and versatile development platform for prototyping wireless lighting, industrial automation, smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.  The Microchip
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05/18/2023
SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores

SEGGER Adds 64-bit Support to Embedded Studio for Arm Cores
­The latest release of Embedded Studio, SEGGER’s all-in-one IDE solution for building embedded applications now comes with support for ARMv8-A CPUs, such as Cortex-A53, Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A72. With a similar look and feel on all platforms and fully portable projects, developers enjoy efficient developme
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05/18/2023
Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C
­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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05/18/2023
Penn State and onsemi Sign MOU to Boost Silicon Carbide Research in the United States

Lora Weiss, Penn State senior vice president of research

Penn State and onsemi Sign MOU to Boost Silicon Carbide Research in the United States
­onsemi and Penn State are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) towards an $8 million strategic collaboration which includes the establishment of the onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Center (SiC3) at Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI). onsemi will fund SiC3 wi
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05/18/2023
PSDcast – Recharging Drones that are Permanently Deployed

WiBotic’s co-founder and CEO Ben Waters

PSDcast – Recharging Drones that are Permanently Deployed
­WiBotic, which deals in charging and power optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial robots, has released an autonomous charging platform with integrated wireless data offload & transfer capabilities. On the line to discuss the PowerPad Pro is WiBotic’s co-founder and CEO Ben Waters.
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05/18/2023
New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications

New Long-Reaching USB 3.2 Compatible Reclocker/Redriver Devices for Automotive and Industrial Applications
­The standard universal serial bus or USB connection is an industry mainstay that transfers data between two devices. The increase of adding electronic components to applications across the automotive, industrial and consumer industries has spurred the need for far-reaching USB cabling products. To provide lo
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05/17/2023
TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C

TDK Offers Extremely Compact TVS Diodes for Complete ESD Protection of USB-C
­TDK Corporation presents new series of extremely compact TVS diodes with parameters matched to the various ports of the USB-C port as well as other high-speed interfaces. TVS diodes with very low parasitic capacitance values and low clamping voltage are required especially for the high-speed ports (Tx / Rx) of
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05/17/2023
Compact Battery Management System with Advanced Software Features for Industrial Applications and Low Voltage Electric Vehicles

The new c-BMS24X Battery Management System (BMS) from Sensata Technologies' battery management brand, Lithium Balance, enables improvements in vehicle range, uptime and battery health and performance in industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Compact Battery Management System with Advanced Software Features for Industrial Applications and Low Voltage Electric Vehicles
­Sensata Technologies announced the launch of the c-BMS24X, a new compact Battery Management System (BMS) that addresses the latest market needs for industrial applications, low voltage electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The c-BMS24X uses advanced software functionality that enab
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05/17/2023
PSDcast – The Importance of SiC in EVs

On Semiconductor’s VP of Power Solutions, Simon Keeton

PSDcast – The Importance of SiC in EVs
­We’ve covered wide bandgap semiconductors rather extensively and all their advantages and efficiencies over legacy technologies. This is even more critical when we’re discussing electric vehicles – the future of transportation – and especially with regards to silicon carbide.
Date:
05/17/2023
Carbon-Based Cathodes Impact Biofilm Composition and Performance in Soil Microbial Fuel Cells

A, Design and electrode materials of the four SMFCs tested in this study. b, Cathode assembly. c, Experimental set-up.

Carbon-Based Cathodes Impact Biofilm Composition and Performance in Soil Microbial Fuel Cells
CHINESE SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

­In the context of increasing energy demands and environmental concerns, renewable energy solutions are crucial for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Microbial electrochemical technologies, such as SMFCs, are cost-effective and environmentally friendly, making them an attractive option for green energy sy
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05/16/2023
onsemi and Kempower Enter Strategic Agreement for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Asif Jakwani, senior vice president and general manager, Advanced Power Division, onsemi

onsemi and Kempower Enter Strategic Agreement for Electric Vehicle Chargers
­onsemi announced that under a new strategic agreement, it will provide Kempower with onsemi EliteSiC MOSFETs and diodes for scalable electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies enables Kempower’s suite of EV charging solutions with a variety of
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05/15/2023
Infineon to Lead European Research Project on Industry 5.0 for more Sustainability and Resilience in European Manufacturing

Dr. Rutger Wijburg, Chief Operating Officer at Infineon

Infineon to Lead European Research Project on Industry 5.0 for more Sustainability and Resilience in European Manufacturing
­Infineon Technologies AG is taking over coordination of the wide-scope European research project AIMS5.0 ("Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing Leading to Sustainability and Industry 5.0"). Hardware and software-based Artificial Intelligence are to improve resource consumption in manufacturing an
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05/15/2023
Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected

Power Entry Modules with Added Ingress Protection When Connected
­SCHURTER continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation with a product design update to its power entry modules, series DG11 and DG12 with mains filter. The updated product design builds upon the success of the 6080 appliance inlet, which features a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution between th
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05/15/2023
When it Comes to Satellite Data, Sometimes More is More

NOS-T is a digital testbed that enables space organizations - commercial, government, or private - to share satellite data. Networked satellites can generate clearer images to better monitor and track Earth-bound events, such as landslides and wildfires.

When it Comes to Satellite Data, Sometimes More is More
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

­There are roughly 7,000 satellites whizzing around the Earth, scanning our planet’s surface and generating hundreds of terabytes of data every day. These satellites are operated by many different governments and commercial entities and the data they produce are scattered across different stakeholders wi
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05/15/2023
Rensselaer Researcher Uses Artificial Intelligence to Discover New Materials for Advanced Computing

Trevor David Rhone

Rensselaer Researcher Uses Artificial Intelligence to Discover New Materials for Advanced Computing
­A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Trevor David Rhone, assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, has identified novel van der Waals (vdW) magnets using cutting-edge tools in artificial intelligence (AI). In particular, the team identified tr
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05/15/2023
Ultralow Temperature Terahertz Microscope Capabilities Enable Better Quantum Technology

Terahertz microscope with cryogenic insert.

Ultralow Temperature Terahertz Microscope Capabilities Enable Better Quantum Technology
DOE/AMES NATIONAL LABORATORY

­A team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory have developed a way to collect terahertz imaging data on materials under extreme magnetic and cryogenic conditions. They accomplished their work with a new scanning probe microscope. This microscope was recently developed at
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05/15/2023
Safe isolation and Low Power consumption in High Voltage Digital Control Applications
Jiaxin Tian, Senior Staff Product Application Engineer; Dr. Narayanaswamy Swaminathan, Staff Product Definition Engineer; and Dr. Diogo Varajao, Head of Technical Marketing of Isolation ICs, all at Infineon Technologies

­Introduction Effective galvanic isolation is crucial in high-voltage applications to prevent unwanted leakage currents from flowing between two parts of a system with different ground potentials (GPD) [1]. As depicted in Figure 1 (left), the DC return current from the input to the output can cause a potentia
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05/14/2023
MTJ Device with the World's Highest TMR Performance Developed Through Precision Interfacial Control

(Left) Layered structure of the MTJ device developed in this research. (Right) A room-temperature TMR ratio of 631%—a world record—was achieved using this device.

MTJ Device with the World's Highest TMR Performance Developed Through Precision Interfacial Control
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE, JAPAN

­The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has achieved a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) ratio of 631% at room temperature, breaking the previous world record which had stood for 15 years. This was accomplished by fine-tuning the interfaces in a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ). This MTJ exhibited very la
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05/12/2023
Extending the Life of a Lithium Metal Anode Using a Protective Layer Made of an Extremely Tough Gel Electrolyte

Stress-strain curves of the hydrogen-bonded gel electrolyte developed in this research and a conventional chemically crosslinked gel electrolyte.

Extending the Life of a Lithium Metal Anode Using a Protective Layer Made of an Extremely Tough Gel Electrolyte
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE, JAPAN

­A National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) research team has succeeded in substantially improving the cycling performance of a lithium metal battery by developing a mechanically very strong polymeric gel electrolyte and integrating it into the battery as a layer to protect the lithium metal anode. This ac
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05/12/2023
Training Machines to Learn More Like Humans Do

William T. Freeman, the Thomas and Gerd Perkins Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT

Training Machines to Learn More Like Humans Do
Adam Zewe, MIT News Office

­Imagine sitting on a park bench, watching someone stroll by. While the scene may constantly change as the person walks, the human brain can transform that dynamic visual information into a more stable representation over time. This ability, known as perceptual straightening, helps us predict the walking person’s tr
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05/12/2023
The EV Battery Heating Systems Market is Expected to Cross High of $17.28 Bn from 2023-33

The EV Battery Heating Systems Market is Expected to Cross High of $17.28 Bn from 2023-33

The EV Battery Heating Systems Market is Expected to Cross High of $17.28 Bn from 2023-33
­The global EV battery heating system market is projected to register at a moderate-paced CAGR of 18.7% over the forecast period. The EV battery heating system market is currently valued at US$ 3113.6 Mn in 2023. By 2033, demand for EV battery heating systems is expected to reach a high of US$ 17289 Mn
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Date:
05/12/2023
SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership

SEGGER and Nuvoton Extend emWin GUI Software Partnership
­Nuvoton Technology Corporation and SEGGER Microcontroller announce the extension of their multi-year software partnership. Nuvoton customers can now use SEGGER's emWin emWin embedded GUI, as well as SEGGER's award-winning AppWizard, across all Nuvoton MCUs based on Arm Cortex-M, Arm9, and Arm Cor
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Date:
05/12/2023
ASU Researchers TEAMUP to Advance Solar Power

Researchers in Arizona State University’s MacroTechnology Works facility examine a solar cell.

ASU Researchers TEAMUP to Advance Solar Power
­As climate change becomes a more pressing problem worldwide, the race to develop sustainable power-generation technology is increasingly crucial. A new consortium of academic and industry partners, Tandems for Efficient and Advanced Modules using Ultrastable Perovskites, or TEAMUP, seeks to help mitigate cl
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Date:
05/12/2023
New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility

New eBook from Mouser Electronics and Texas Instruments Offers Guide to Navigate the Future of Urban Air Mobility
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, has launched a new eBook in collaboration with Texas Instruments, to explore the latest challenges facing the next-generation of air transportation and to discuss the best ways for designers to
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Date:
05/10/2023
Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design

Arrow Electronics, Nexperia, and Yageo Unveil 4kW GaN Power Supply Reference Design
­Arrow Electronics, working with franchised suppliers Nexperia and Yageo, has completed an AC/DC power supply (PSU) reference design to unleash gallium nitride (GaN) efficiency and power-density advantages in applications up to 4kW. The reference design is available with complete supporting documentation including bil
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Date:
05/10/2023
Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards

Infineon's CALYPSO Move Enables Easily Interoperable Ticketing Solutions Based on Open Standards
­As cities grow, public transport operators must cope with ever-increasing numbers of passengers, especially during major events such as football matches and the Olympic Games. This, coupled with the need for sustainability and convenience, is creating a rapidly expanding market for digital ticketing and smart mo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space

Inline Fuse Holder Series Offers Easier Installation, Saves PC Board Space
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the latest release of the 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders product line. The latest 150520 Series Inline Fuse Holders are rated 600 VAC/VDC voltage at 20 amps in a 5x20 mm size. These convenient inline fuses are ideal for applications requiring supplemental circuit pr
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Date:
05/10/2023
Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout

Power Integrations Unveils New SCALE-iFlex LT NTC IGBT/SiC Module Gate Drivers with Temperature Readout
­Power Integrations introduced the SCALE-iFlex™ LT NTC family of IGBT/SiC module gate drivers. The new gate drivers target the popular new dual, 100 mm x 140 mm style of IGBT modules, such as the Mitsubishi LV100 and the Infineon XHP 2, as well as silicon carbide (SiC) variants thereof up
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Date:
05/10/2023
Pre-Switch Adds Remote Update and Analysis Features in Pre-Flex AI Soft-Switching SoC to Enable Continual Performance Optimization

Bruce Renouard, Pre-Switch CEO

Pre-Switch Adds Remote Update and Analysis Features in Pre-Flex AI Soft-Switching SoC to Enable Continual Performance Optimization
­Pre-Switch, Inc., has added the ability to reprogram its Pre-Flex soft-switching motor/inverter SoC, enabling products in development or in the field to be updated to give even higher performance. At the same time, the company has announced that the Pre-Flex ICs also now include an embedded digital oscilloscope, ena
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Date:
05/10/2023
Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation

Toshiba's Advanced Digital Isolators Deliver High-Speed Multi-Channel Operation
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has just introduced its DCL54xx01 series of digital isolators for ensuring stable high-speed digital communications even in the toughest factory floor environments. The isolators serve to provide protection against the powerful voltage pulses that are endemic in the industrial wo
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Date:
05/10/2023
Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements

Multilevel Topology Reference Demo Addresses 850 VDC Applications with 650V GaN Fulfilling EV and Industrial Requirements
­Innoscience Technology has collaborated with the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) to deliver a reference demo that employs Innoscience’s 650V InnoGaN HEMT devices in a multilevel topology to address 850VDC applications such as e-mobility motor drivers, solar and industrial inverters, EV fast chargers, an
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Date:
05/10/2023
1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications

1200 V EliteSiC M3S Devices Enhance Efficiency of Electric Vehicles and Energy Infrastructure Applications
­onsemi announced the release of the latest generation of 1200 V EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) M3S devices, which enable power electronics designers to achieve best-in-class efficiency and lower system cost. The new portfolio includes EliteSiC MOSFETs and modules that facilitate higher switching speeds to su
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Date:
05/10/2023
Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm

Simulation Model of Industry's First 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire Device Released by Transphorm
­Transphorm, Inc. announced availability of its 1200 V FET simulation model and preliminary datasheet. The TP120H070WS FET is the only 1200 V GaN-on-Sapphire power semiconductor introduced to date, making its model the first of its kind. Its release indicates Transphorm’s ability to support future au
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Date:
05/10/2023
650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV

650 V MPS SiC Diodes Deliver Highest Efficiency and Superior Robustness for Data Center, Industrial, Solar, and TV
Navitas Semiconductor announces the fifth generation of high-speed GeneSiC silicon carbide (SiC) power diodes for demanding data center, industrial motor-drive, solar and consumer applications. The 650 V-rated Merged-PiN Schottky (MPS™) diodes integrate a unique PiN-Schottky structure, delivering ‘low-bu
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Date:
05/10/2023
Exciton Fission – One Photon in, Two Electrons Out

Emergence of the bitriplet exciton in crystalline pentacene.

Exciton Fission – One Photon in, Two Electrons Out
FRITZ HABER INSTITUTE OF THE MAX PLANCK SOCIETY

­”When pentacene is excited by light, the electrons in the material rapidly react,” explains Prof. Ralph Ernstorfer, a senior author of the study. “It was an open and very disputed question whether a photon excites two electrons directly or initially one electron, which subsequently shares its energy wi
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Date:
05/09/2023
New Concept for Lithium-Air Batteries

A lithium-air battery cell in front of a test bench.

New Concept for Lithium-Air Batteries
UNIVERSITY OF OLDENBURG

­Lithium-air batteries, also known as lithium-oxygen batteries, are candidates for the next generation of high-energy electricity storage devices. Their theoretical energy storage capacity is ten times that of conventional lithium-ion batteries of the same weight, but they are not yet chemically stable enough to
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Date:
05/09/2023
The Influence of AI on Trust in Human Interaction

Oskar Lindwall, a professor of communication at the University of Gothenburg

The Influence of AI on Trust in Human Interaction
UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG

­As AI becomes increasingly realistic, our trust in those with whom we communicate may be compromised. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have examined how advanced AI systems impact our trust in the individuals we interact with. In one scenario, a would-be scammer, believing he is calling an elderl
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Date:
05/09/2023
Symmetric Graphene Quantum Dots for Future Qubits

Artist's impression of bilayer graphene with an electron-hole symmetric double quantum dot, where the electron and the hole are in different layers.

Symmetric Graphene Quantum Dots for Future Qubits
FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH

Quantum dots in semiconductors such as silicon or gallium arsenide have long been considered hot candidates for hosting quantum bits in future quantum processors. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen University have now shown that bilayer graphene has even more to offer here than other materials. Th
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Date:
05/09/2023
Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer

Image Sensor Family Leads the Way in Next-Generation ADAS to Make Cars Safer
­onsemi announced the launch of its Hyperlux automotive image sensor family. With a 2.1 µm pixel size, industry-leading 150dB ultra high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) across the full automotive temperature range, the Hyperlux family provides high performance, speed and advanced fe
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Date:
05/09/2023
Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications

Switch Addresses the Globally Evolving Wireless Standards in 5G New Radio Sub-6 GHz RF Network Applications
­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) announces a product specifications update for the MM5140 DC-to-8 GHz SP4T switch. This product is positioned to address the globally evolving wireless standards in 5G New Radio (NR) sub-6 GHz RF network applications and emerging broadband wireless applications up
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Date:
05/09/2023
Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs

Universal Input Rack PDU Meets the Most Diverse Data Center Rack Power Needs
­Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the availability of its G3 Universal Input Rack PDU (G3 UPDU). With its universal input, dynamic C39 outlets and global approval, the G3 UPDU can be easily deployed into a single data center or a global data center network across multiple locations—saving ti
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Date:
05/09/2023
Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications

Silicon Carbide E-Fuse Demonstrator Provides a Faster, More Reliable Method for Protecting Power Electronics in Electric Vehicle Applications
­High-voltage electrical subsystems throughout Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) require a mechanism to protect the high-voltage distribution and loads in the event of an overload condition. To provide BEV and HEV designers with a faster and more reliable high-voltage circuit pr
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Date:
05/09/2023
High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization

High-Power Modules Enable Energy-Efficient Electrified Trains to Drive Decarbonization
­To meet global climate targets, transportation must shift to more environmentally friendly vehicles such as energy-efficient electrified trains. Trains, however, have demanding operating profiles with frequent acceleration and braking, while being expected to operate reliably over a long service life. Consequently, en
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Date:
05/08/2023
ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance

ROHM Begins Mass Production of 650V GaN HEMTs that Deliver Class-Leading Performance
­ROHM Semiconductor announced mass production of 650V GaN (Gallium Nitride) HEMTs GNP1070TC-Z and GNP1150TCA-Z optimized for a wide range of power supply systems applications. These new products are jointly developed with Ancora Semiconductors, Inc., an affiliate of Delta Electronics, In
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Date:
05/08/2023
Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks on Public Roads

Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks on Public Roads

Volvo Trucks Tests Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks on Public Roads
­Last year, Volvo Trucks showcased its fuel cell electric trucks for the first time. These zero exhaust emission trucks use hydrogen to produce their own electricity onboard, can travel long distances, making them suitable for longer transport assignments.  Now, the trucks have been
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Date:
05/08/2023
ABB Collaborates with Lhyfe and Skyborn on one of Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Projects

ABB Collaborates with Lhyfe and Skyborn on one of Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Projects

ABB Collaborates with Lhyfe and Skyborn on one of Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Projects
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The new hydrogen production plant, operated by Lhyfe and
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Date:
05/08/2023
An Online Adaptive Model for Streaming Anomaly Detection Based on Human-Machine Cooperation

The processing flow of ISPForest

An Online Adaptive Model for Streaming Anomaly Detection Based on Human-Machine Cooperation
EurekAlert!

­Anomaly detectors are used to distinguish differences between normal and abnormal data, which are usually implemented by evaluating and ranking the anomaly scores of each instance. A static unsupervised streaming anomaly detector is difficult to dynamically adjust anomaly score calculation. The team prop
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Date:
05/08/2023
Sensor Enables High-Fidelity Input from Everyday Objects, Human Body

A sensing system called SAWSense takes advantage of acoustic waves traveling along the surface of an object to enable touch inputs to devices almost everywhere. Here, a table is used to power a laptop's trackpad.

Sensor Enables High-Fidelity Input from Everyday Objects, Human Body
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

­Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system developed at the University of Michigan. The system repurposes technology from new bone-conduction microphones, known as Voice Pickup Units (VPUs), which detect only those acoustic waves tha
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Date:
05/05/2023
Prolonged Power Outages, Often Caused by Weather Events, Hit Some Parts of the U.S. Harder Than Others

A county-level map of 8+ hour power outages. Counties shaded in white lacked any reliable data.

Prolonged Power Outages, Often Caused by Weather Events, Hit Some Parts of the U.S. Harder Than Others
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

­Joan Casey lived through frequent wildfire-season power outages when she lived in northern California. While waiting for the power to return, she wondered how the multi-day blackouts affected a community’s health. “For me it was an inconvenience, but for some people it could be life-threatening,” said Casey, now an assist
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Date:
05/05/2023
X-ray imaging Captures Fleeting Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

Andrej Singer, assistant professor and David Croll Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellow in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in Cornell Engineering

X-ray imaging Captures Fleeting Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries
CORNELL UNIVERSITY

­Sodium-ion batteries have been touted as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries because they are powered by a more abundant natural resource. However, sodium-ion batteries have hit a significant snag: the cathodes degrade quickly with recharging. A Cornell University-led collaboration succeeded
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Date:
05/05/2023
The Inequalities of Low-Carbon Electricity

The Inequalities of Low-Carbon Electricity

The Inequalities of Low-Carbon Electricity
UNIVERSITÉ DE GENÈVE

­Greenhouse gas reduction, new jobs, new investment opportunities: the benefits of decarbonising the electricity sector - one of the most polluting - are obvious. However, a transition to lower-carbon electricity production could have a negative impact on some regions, depending on their vulnerabilities and th
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Date:
05/05/2023
Silver Nanoparticles Spark Key Advance in Thermoelectricity for Power Generation

University of Houston physicist Zhifeng Ren

Silver Nanoparticles Spark Key Advance in Thermoelectricity for Power Generation
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

­Several high-performance thermoelectric materials have been discovered over the past two decades, but without efficient devices to convert the energy they produce into emission-free power, their promise has been unfulfilled. Now an international team of scientists led by a University of Houston physicist and se
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Date:
05/05/2023
Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply

Infineon Launches CoolGaN 600 V GIT HEMT Portfolio, Delivering Exceptional Performance and Quality, in Full Supply
­Infineon Technologies AG has successfully integrated the CoolGaN 600 V hybrid-drain-embedded gate injection transistor (HD-GIT) technology into its in-house manufacturing. The company is now releasing the complete portfolio of its high-quality GaN devices to the broader market. Taking advantage of Infineon’s fu
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Date:
05/05/2023
1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter

1 Watt SIP or SMD Converter
­TRACO POWER announces their new TRI 1 (SIP-8) and TRI 1SM (SMD-14) families of 1 watt high isolation and regulated DC/DC Converters for industrial, transportation and instrumentation applications. Both SIP and SMD Families feature: • TRI 1 (SIP-8 models) offer 5 / 12 / 15V outputs  • TRI 1SM (SMD-14 mo
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Date:
05/05/2023
Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction

Mouser Expands its Extensive Sensor Portfolio to Offer More Sensing Components for Real-World Interaction
Mouser Electronics, Inc., recently added several new sensor products to its already comprehensive sensing portfolio. Sensors are vital components, whether for controlling an industrial automation process, measuring environmental parameters in a vertical soil-less farming facility, or for an automo
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Date:
05/05/2023
ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business
­ABB announced it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced August 11, 2022, and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in
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Date:
05/05/2023
Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics

Smallest and Lightest Mixed Layout Gecko-MT Connectors from Harwin Available Through Powell Electronics
­Harwin’s range of Gecko-MT 1.25mm pitch mixed layout connectors is in stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial. Gecko-MT connectors are the smallest and lightest mixed-layout connectors currently available fo
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Date:
05/04/2023
Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection

Detection Technology Launches High-Resolution and High-Speed TDI-Cameras to Enhance In-Line Battery Inspection
­Detection Technology is broadening its LDA (linear detector array) offering that is based on TDI (time delay integration) technology to enhance in-line battery inspection. The company has launched X-Scan T02 cameras, which come with unique high-resolution, high-speed CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) se
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Date:
05/04/2023
Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W

Infineon's Highly Integrated new Wireless Power Transmitter IC is Ideal for Charging Applications up to 50 W
­Wireless charging has become an integral part of the modern battery-powered world, providing a streamlined and user-friendly experience for portable products across a wide range of industries. With the WLC1150 wireless charging transmitter IC, Infineon Technologies AG expands its portfolio of wireless charging (W
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Date:
05/04/2023
New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors

New Toolchain and Software Package from STMicroelectronics Ease Development of Edge Processing with Intelligent Inertial Sensors
­STMicroelectronics has released a toolchain and accompanying software package for programming the intelligent sensor processing unit (ISPU) embedded in the latest-generation intelligent MEMS IMUs, ISM330IS and LSM6DSO16IS. The toolchain and software help employ the ISPU to handle motion-related wo
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Date:
05/03/2023
Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model

Dialight Expands Upon Best-In-Class ProSite Floodlight Series with High Mast Model
­Dialight launched the ProSite High Mast, an extension of its highly popular ProSite Floodlight series. This new model is precision engineered to support mounting heights of up to 130 feet for a variety of outdoor industrial applications, including: airports, container yards, rail yards, product stockpiles, tr
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Date:
05/03/2023
Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics and Navitas Semiconductor Announce Global Distribution Agreement
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., announces a global distribution agreement with Navitas Semiconductor, the only pure-play, next-generation power semiconductor company and industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and silicon carbide (SiC) technology. According to the agreement, Mouser will offer customers Na
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Date:
05/03/2023
GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices

GLF's IQSmart Battery-Protection IC Is Industry's Smallest: Targets BLE Wireless Earphones, Hearing Aids, Wearables and Smart IoT Devices
­GLF Integrated Power introduces a new IQSmart battery-protection IC family, perfect for BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless earphones, hearing aids, wearables and other small, thin battery-powered devices. Housed in a tiny (0.97 mm x 0.97 mm x 0.55 mm) chip-scale package, the GLF73610 product fa
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Date:
05/03/2023
Virtual Power Plants Could Save US Utilities $15–$35 Billion in Capacity Investment Over 10 Years

The VPP provides the same resource adequacy at a significant cost discount relative to the alternatives.

Virtual Power Plants Could Save US Utilities $15–$35 Billion in Capacity Investment Over 10 Years
­A new study prepared for Google by energy analysts from The Brattle Group explores the cost and ability to serve critical resource adequacy needs from an emerging resource: virtual power plants (VPPs). These distributed energy resource (DER) portfolios – which can include technologies su
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Date:
05/03/2023
SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications

SMD Resettable PPTCs Series Created for High-Voltage Applications
­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the 3425L Series SMD resettable PPTCs (Polymeric Positive Temperature Coefficient) overcurrent circuit protection devices. The latest 3425L Series SMD PPTCs is an extension of the Littelfuse PolySwitch® family of resettable overcurrent protectio
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Date:
05/02/2023
Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence

Ambiq AI-Based HeartKit Supercharges Digital Health Intelligence
­Ambiq introduces Ambiq HeartKit, its latest addition to neuralSPOT’s Model Zoo. This highly optimized AI model enables running various real-time heart monitoring applications to help users and their healthcare providers quickly identify any irregular events to take necessary actions. As with all Ambiq Mo
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Date:
05/02/2023
ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices

ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Delivers Board Level Circuit Protection in Mobile Devices
­ProTek Devices has introduced a high-powered transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for board level circuit protection in mobile devices, USB fast charging voltage Buses, in batteries, and in industrial equipment. The new TVS array is designed to protect sensitive electronics from damage or latch-up du
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Date:
05/02/2023
Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller

Highest Power Density for Regulated DC-DC Converters Achieved Using EPC GaN FETs and Analog Devices Controller
­EPC announces the availability of the EPC9158, a dual output synchronous buck converter reference design board operating at 500 kHz switching frequency that converts an input voltage of 48 V - 54 V to a regulated 12 V output and delivers up to 25 A per phase or 50 A total continuous current. The combination of
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Date:
05/02/2023
PassThru Boost Controller for High Efficiency, Fast Transient Response Automotive and Industrial Supplies

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Figure 1. Electrical schematic of the boost converter based on LTC7804 with VIN 6 V to 20 V and VOUT 24 V at 6 A

PassThru Boost Controller for High Efficiency, Fast Transient Response Automotive and Industrial Supplies
Victor Khasiev, Senior Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

­Boost power supply topology is increasingly popular in automotive and industrial electronics. A significant number of systems require a stable input rail where the upstream supply rail voltage can change significantly. Boost converters can be used to significantly increase application versatility. They enable ne
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Date:
05/01/2023
Recycling Lithium Can Help Stave Off Shortages

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Recycling Lithium Can Help Stave Off Shortages
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Our reliance on lithium is growing at an unprecedented rate. Although other battery chemistries are getting closer to commercialisation, there’s unlikely to be one available in the immediate future that could replace lithium-based batteries in large scale applications. That means that the demand for lithium wi
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Date:
05/01/2023
Back in the APEC Saddle

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Back in the APEC Saddle
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Another APEC’s in the books, and while by all accounts, this year’s gala in Orlando was business-as-usual, it held special significance for me. I’m no greenhorn — to the industry, PSD, or APEC —but this was the first Applied Power and Electronics Conference I’ve attended since COVID-19 upended t
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Date:
05/01/2023
Reliability and Performance for Motor Control Encoders

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Figure 1: Using RS-485 to interface between the absolute encoder slave to servo drive master for closed-loop control of an ac motor

Reliability and Performance for Motor Control Encoders
Jens Sorenson and Richard Anslow, Analog Devices

­The primary purpose of a motor control encoder is to measure angular position and speed measurement. Figure 1 shows a motor control signal chain using RS-485 transceivers and microprocessor to interface between the absolute encoder (ABSencoder) slave and industrial servo drive master for closed-loop control of
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Date:
05/01/2023
What's Driving the Micromobility Market?

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Figure 1: EV bike rack

What's Driving the Micromobility Market?
David Latimer, CEO of Magnomatics

­Since 2015, more than 195 countries have adopted the Paris Agreement, an international treaty that seeks to combat climate change and its resulting effects. As signatories seek ways to slash carbon emissions, boost urban air quality, and reduce noise pollution in urban areas, interesting mobility solutions ha
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Date:
05/01/2023
Robust Power, Communication, and Safety for Automation

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Figure 1: An M23 cordset showing a 23 mm receptacle with a female 8-pole insert (Image source: Molex)

Robust Power, Communication, and Safety for Automation
Rolf Horn, Application Engineer, Digi-Key Electronics

­Industrial automation has transformed the modern factory. Communication is now just as important as the electricity used for the drives and servo motors of the large machines that manufacture goods, and safety is critical as humans and robots work close together. The challenge for the automation engineer is se
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05/01/2023
Enhancing Motor Performance in Demanding Systems with Advanced Current Sensing

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Figure 1: Electrification is affecting many different facets of our world – but the biggest and most visible impact may be in the area of vehicles - electric cars, buses, trucks and even bicycles

Enhancing Motor Performance in Demanding Systems with Advanced Current Sensing
Teoman Ustun, ACEINNA

­One of the best ways to address motor-control circuit optimization is with advanced current-sensing solutions. We live in a time of disruptive growth, as new technologies are both benefiting and challenging society, with advances ranging from alternate energy systems to wide-bandgap semiconductors. One as
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05/01/2023
Field Oriented Control of Brushless DC Motors

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Figure 1: BLDC motor six-step trapezoidal compared with sinusoidal drive waveforms

Field Oriented Control of Brushless DC Motors
Shoa Zhang, Staff System Application Engineer, Qorvo

­There are many types of motors with their own pros and cons, but brushless DC (BLDC) types have become ubiquitous for their excellent efficiency, high performance, long life and low electrical and audible noise. If they have a downside, it is the relative complexity of the electrical drive, usually requiring th
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Date:
05/01/2023
Growing GaN Ecosystem for BLDC Motor Drives

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Figure 1: EPC Motor Drive Reference Design Power boards

Growing GaN Ecosystem for BLDC Motor Drives
Marco Palma, Motor Drives Systems and Applications Director at Efficient Power Conversion

­So far, silicon-based power devices have been dominant in inverter electronics, but today their performance is nearing its theoretical limits. There is an increasing need for higher power density. Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors and ICs have the best attributes to satisfy BLDC inverter needs. The super
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Date:
05/01/2023
The Role of IGBTs in Increasing Motor Drive Efficiency

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Figure 1: Illustrates a typical motor drive design that has a Power Factor Correction (PFC) input rectifier

The Role of IGBTs in Increasing Motor Drive Efficiency
Jennifer Joseph, Product Line Director, Semiconductors, at Bourns, Inc.

­Designs using motor drives, such as for electric vehicles, pumps, and fans, are being pushed to reduce the overall costs as well as decrease energy consumption in these same electric motor applications. Therefore, the selection of highly efficient devices for electric motors and their drives, and making sure ea
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Date:
05/01/2023
Equivalent Circuit Modelling for Li-ion Batteries

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Figure 1: Polarization evident for Li-Ion

Equivalent Circuit Modelling for Li-ion Batteries
El Mehdi Harras, Arrow Electronics

­Lithium-ion batteries have been used during the last years in many applications as the most common energy storage devices (EV, stationary storage batteries etc). They gained wide popularity due to their high energy and power density, light weight, and wide working temperature range. However, they suffer from po
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Date:
05/01/2023
Tech Trailblazer: Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems for 5G and More

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Figure 1. Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 maximum voltage and power levels (NEC 2023 Edition)

Tech Trailblazer: Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems for 5G and More
Raj Radjassamy, Director, 5G and wireless segment for ABB Power Conversion

­Power systems designers have, for decades, been limited by the strict guideposts on Classes 1, 2, and 3 circuitries, but the NEC’s newly defined Class 4 power (as laid out in Article 726) will offer a compelling alternative. Fault-Managed Power Systems and How They Work To understand the opportunities Clas
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Date:
05/01/2023
Power Modules for Custom Designs

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Figure 1: 1000W Brick on board solution

Power Modules for Custom Designs
Tom Tillman, Director of Marketing, TDK-Lambda Americas

­AC-DC and DC-DC power modules became a popular method of creating non-standard or custom AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies when they were introduced approximately 30 years ago. Compared to the newer products now available on the market, they were large in size and had relatively low efficiencies. It became a re
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Date:
05/01/2023
Advanced Gate Driver ICs for Robust, Higher Density Industrial Power Supplies

Courtesy of Infineon

Advanced Gate Driver ICs for Robust, Higher Density Industrial Power Supplies
Hubert Baierl, Director of Product Marketing, Infineon Technologies

­Safely achieving increasingly higher power densities in compact form factors is among the goals for today’s switch mode power supply (SMPS) designs used in industrial and other applications. To meet these goals, all aspects of the design must be considered. This includes: a totem-pole power factor correction (P
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Date:
05/01/2023
Putting the CIM into PCIM

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Putting the CIM into PCIM
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

In Europe, and most likely the rest of the world, May is the biggest month in the year for the power industry. That is because it is because it is when PCIM, the largest and most important power exhibition in the industry, is held. PCIM is the perfect meeting place for buyers and sellers to interact - where an
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Date:
05/01/2023
Power Electronics in Orlando and a Motorized May

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Power Electronics in Orlando and a Motorized May
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­What a show! What an APEC! While I cover 2023’s Applied Power and Electronics Conference in more detail in my “Final Thought” this month, I just wanted to wanted to give a huge shoutout to the Orange County Convention Center, the city of Orlando, and all the companies, PR reps, press, and analysts
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Date:
05/01/2023
The Future of Motor Drives, Robotics, + Controls

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

The Future of Motor Drives, Robotics, + Controls
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­The global robotics technology market size was valued at $62.75 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $189.36 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2020 to 2027, according to Allied market research. Robotics, motor drives and controls were once separate application areas and markets. Now they ar
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Date:
05/01/2023
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