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    July 2024
    Battery Cyclers Market Size to be Worth USD 1.3 billion with Growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024-2034

    Battery Cyclers Market Size to be Worth USD 1.3 billion with Growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024-2034

    Battery Cyclers Market Size to be Worth USD 1.3 billion with Growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024-2034
    Transparency Market Research, Inc.

    ­The battery cyclers market (배터리 사이클러 시장) was projected to attain US$ 750.0 million in 2023. It is likely to garner a 4.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is expected to attain US$ 1.3 billion. The proliferation of portable electronic devices,
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    Date:
    07/30/2024
    Magnachip Unveils Its First 8th-Generation MXT LV MOSFET Designed with Super-Short Channel FET II

    Magnachip Unveils Its First 8th-Generation MXT LV MOSFET Designed with Super-Short Channel FET II

    Magnachip Unveils Its First 8th-Generation MXT LV MOSFET Designed with Super-Short Channel FET II
    ­Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of its 8th-generation 1) MXT LV MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) for smartphone battery protection circuits.  Magnachip has introduced its proprietary Super-Short Channel FET II (SSCFET® II) technology for the f
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    Date:
    07/30/2024
    Posifa Technologies A2L and Hydrogen Sensors Drive Assembly and Test Capacity Expansion in China

    Peng Tu, Posifa Technologies President and CEO

    Posifa Technologies A2L and Hydrogen Sensors Drive Assembly and Test Capacity Expansion in China
    ­Posifa Technologies announced that it is supporting its move into the market for A2L refrigerant and hydrogen sensors with a major expansion of its assembly and test capacity near Shenzhen, China. Since the beginning of 2024, the company has tripled its local manufacturing space while steadily adding new employees. Posifa introduce
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    Date:
    07/29/2024
    ArcLight Announces Operating Focused Renewables Initiative and New Wind Investment

    Dan Revers, Managing Partner of ArcLight

    ArcLight Announces Operating Focused Renewables Initiative and New Wind Investment
    ­ArcLight Infrastructure Partners (together with its affiliates, “ArcLight”) announced the launch of operating focused renewables investment initiative SkyVest Renewables (“SkyVest”) and concurrent acquisition of a 160 MW operating wind farm. SkyVest, formed by ArcLight to operate and optimize acquired
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    Date:
    07/29/2024
    Board-to-Board Connectors Market Size Forecast to Exceed USD 20.5 billion by 2034, Growing at a 4.5% CAGR

    Board-to-Board Connectors Market Size Forecast to Exceed USD 20.5 billion by 2034, Growing at a 4.5% CAGR

    Board-to-Board Connectors Market Size Forecast to Exceed USD 20.5 billion by 2034, Growing at a 4.5% CAGR
    ­The global board-to-board connectors market (보드-보드 커넥터 시장) is poised to expand at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2034. By the end of this forecast period, the market is anticipated to total US$ 20.5 billion. Board-to-board connectors play an important role in providing integration of
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    Date:
    07/26/2024
    Chung-Ang University Researchers Study Real-Time Electricity Pricing Model to Enhance Power Grid Balance

    Chung-Ang University Researchers Study Real-Time Electricity Pricing Model to Enhance Power Grid Balance

    Chung-Ang University Researchers Study Real-Time Electricity Pricing Model to Enhance Power Grid Balance
    ­Consumer motivation to participate in residential demand response (DR) has historically been low due to inflexible electricity pricing mechanisms that do not account for individual use. A new predictive home energy management system (PHEMS) addresses this issue with a real-time pricing mechanism. This sy
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    Date:
    07/25/2024
    Würth Elektronik Presents its High-Current Inductor for Automotive Applications

    WE-LHCA: temperature-tough high-current inductor

    Würth Elektronik Presents its High-Current Inductor for Automotive Applications
    ­Würth Elektronik offers WE-LHCA (Low Profile High Current Automotive Inductor) – a particularly flat and temperature-tough inductor in four sizes with different inductance values. The power inductors are designed for an extended temperature range of -55 to +155°C and are constructed to avoid th
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    Date:
    07/25/2024
    RS Offers MEAN WELL's Energy-Saving VFD Series Motor Drives

    RS Offers MEAN WELL's Energy-Saving VFD Series Motor Drives

    RS Offers MEAN WELL's Energy-Saving VFD Series Motor Drives
    RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, offers MEAN WELL’s energy-saving VFD Series variable frequency motor drive modules.  The VFD Series was inspired by an International Energy Agency (IEA) report&nb
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    Date:
    07/23/2024
    GridBeyond and OBM Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Energy Management for Mining Operations

    Michael Phelan, CEO of GridBeyond

    GridBeyond and OBM Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Energy Management for Mining Operations
    ­GridBeyond, an AI-powered smart energy company and global pioneer in intelligent energy management solutions, announced a strategic partnership with ​energy curtailment software provider OBM, Inc. (“OBM”). ​​​  This new collaboration is set to transform energy management for operations of all si
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    Date:
    07/23/2024
    ABB Technology Automates Giant Solar Energy Farm in Abu Dhabi

    ABB Technology Automates Giant Solar Energy Farm in Abu Dhabi

    ABB Technology Automates Giant Solar Energy Farm in Abu Dhabi
    ­The Al Dhafra PV2 Solar project in Abu Dhabi – for which ABB supplies automation and optimization power generation solutions – is now exporting 100 percent of its designed capacity onto the grid. Covering an area of 20 square km in the Al Dhafra region, located around 30 km south of Abu Dhabi City, the 2
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    Date:
    07/23/2024
    Webasto Selects Monolith as AI Technology Provider for EV Battery Validation

    Dr. Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and Founder of Monolith

    Webasto Selects Monolith as AI Technology Provider for EV Battery Validation
    ­Monolith, artificial intelligence (AI) software provider to the world’s most innovative engineering teams, has been selected by global automotive systems supplier Webasto as its AI partner for electric vehicle (EV) battery validation.  The R&D team at Webasto, one of the global auto industry’s top 100 s
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    Date:
    07/23/2024
    $1.5M State Grant Kickstarts Efforts to use Fungal Molecules in Batteries, Photovoltaics and Electronic Circuitry

    MSX60519, a Shiraia fungal strain, grows on oatmeal in a flask in the Oberlies Research Group lab at UNCG. The researchers are investigating how the fungus creates light-absorbing molecules called perylenequinones.

    $1.5M State Grant Kickstarts Efforts to use Fungal Molecules in Batteries, Photovoltaics and Electronic Circuitry
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

    ­With a $1.5 million state grant, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) faculty are leading a unique research effort to explore how complex molecules found in living organisms, such as fungi, could be used to engineer more environmentally friendly energy systems. “People have been looking at natural products for centuries
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    Date:
    07/23/2024
    STMicroelectronics Releases 750W Motor-Drive Reference Board in Tiny Outline for Home and Industrial Equipment

    STMicroelectronics Releases 750W Motor-Drive Reference Board in Tiny Outline for Home and Industrial Equipment

    STMicroelectronics Releases 750W Motor-Drive Reference Board in Tiny Outline for Home and Industrial Equipment
    ­The EVLDRIVE101-HPD (High Power Density) motor-drive reference design by STMicroelectronics packs a 3-phase gate driver, STM32G0 microcontroller, and 750W power stage on a circular PCB just 50mm in diameter. The board features extremely low power consumption in sleep mode, below 1uA, and its tiny outline ca
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    onsemi Selected to Power Volkswagen Group’s Next-Generation Electric Vehicles

    Hassane El-Khoury, president and CEO of onsemi

    onsemi Selected to Power Volkswagen Group’s Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
    ­onsemi announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module th
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    Cognitec Contributes Face Recognition Technology to Billingpay's Public Transport Payment Devices

    Face Recognition Technology

    Cognitec Contributes Face Recognition Technology to Billingpay's Public Transport Payment Devices
    ­Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be used b
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Provides Circuit Protection in Industrial Automation Equipment and Sensors

    ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Provides Circuit Protection in Industrial Automation Equipment and Sensors

    ProTek Devices' Newest TVS Array Provides Circuit Protection in Industrial Automation Equipment and Sensors
    ­ProTek Devices has a new transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) that delivers circuit protection in industrial automation equipment, sensors, and power or data line applications. The new TVS array is a high surge green device, having no lead content. The new PSM36A can deliver circuit protection in IO-lin
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    DOE Opens Bids to Construct ORNL's Next-Generation Supercomputer

    The Department of Energy released a request for proposals today to advance its leadership in high-performance computing, inviting vendors to submit their plans for a successor to Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s exascale (a quintillion or more calculations per second) supercomputer, Frontier.

    DOE Opens Bids to Construct ORNL's Next-Generation Supercomputer
    DOE/OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

    ­The Department of Energy released a request for proposals today to advance its leadership in high-performance computing, inviting vendors to submit their plans for a successor to Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s exascale (a quintillion or more calculations per second) supercomputer, Frontier.  The future sy
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    Engineers Explore Intelligence Augmentation to Improve Safety

    Dr. Faisal Khan, professor and chemical engineering department head at Texas A&M University

    Engineers Explore Intelligence Augmentation to Improve Safety
    Raven Wuebker, Texas A&M University Engineering

    ­Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown rapidly in the last few years, and with that increase, industries have been able to automate and improve their efficiency in operations. A feature article published in AIChE Journal identifies the challenges and benefits of using Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in p
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    Date:
    07/22/2024
    Ant Insights Lead to Robot Navigation Breakthrough

    Tiny drones have can only carry very small computer processors with little computation and memory. This makes it very challenging for them to navigate by themselves, as current state-of-the-art approaches to autonomous navigation are computation- and memory intensive.

    Ant Insights Lead to Robot Navigation Breakthrough
    DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

    ­Have you ever wondered how insects are able to go so far beyond their home and still find their way? The answer to this question is not only relevant to biology but also to making the AI for tiny, autonomous robots.  TU Delft drone-researchers felt inspired by biological findings on how ants visually re
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    First Solar Announces Ownership of TOPCon Technology Patents, Undertakes Infringement Investigation

    Jason Dymbort, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of First Solar

    First Solar Announces Ownership of TOPCon Technology Patents, Undertakes Infringement Investigation
    ­First Solar, Inc. announced its ownership of patents related to the manufacturing of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (“TOPCon”) crystalline-silicon (“c-Si”) photovoltaic (“PV”) solar cells. First Solar secured the U.S. patent and related international counterparts through its acquisition of TetraSun, In
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    High-Efficiency Cinergia Rack Series Regenerative Power Converters now available from Intepro

    High-Efficiency Cinergia Rack Series Regenerative Power Converters now available from Intepro

    High-Efficiency Cinergia Rack Series Regenerative Power Converters now available from Intepro
    ­Intepro Systems a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, announces the availability of Cinergia’s Rack Series Family of regenerative power converters for testing platforms and end of line (EOL) testing. This compact new product range has been designed to provide the maximum efficiency av
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    Infineon Contributes to Industry's Highest Power Density Grid Storage Ground Power Conditioner from Daihen with 2000 V SiC Module

    The unit-type power conditioner for grid storage batteries by Daihen uses Infineon’s CoolSiC™ 2000 V modules.

    Infineon Contributes to Industry's Highest Power Density Grid Storage Ground Power Conditioner from Daihen with 2000 V SiC Module
    ­Infineon Technologies AG announced that its CoolSiC 2000 V modules have been selected by Daihen Corporation for their innovative unit-type power conditioners for grid storage batteries. In the journey towards reducing carbon emissions, both grid storage batteries and the power conditioners that are linked to
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    onsemi Accelerates Silicon Carbide Innovation to Power the Transition to Electrification

    onsemi Accelerates Silicon Carbide Innovation to Power the Transition to Electrification

    onsemi Accelerates Silicon Carbide Innovation to Power the Transition to Electrification
    ­In the face of escalating climate crises and a dramatic rise in global energy demands, governments and industries are committing to ambitious climate goals aimed at mitigating environmental impact and securing a sustainable future. Key to these efforts is the transition to electrification to reduce carbon em
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces New Line of AEC-Q101-Qualified Small-Signal MOSFETs

    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces New Line of AEC-Q101-Qualified Small-Signal MOSFETs

    Taiwan Semiconductor Introduces New Line of AEC-Q101-Qualified Small-Signal MOSFETs
    ­Taiwan Semiconductor– global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs and ESD protection devices – introduces a new line of AEC-Q101-qualified, small-signal MOSFETs. The 10 new parts add to the company’s extensive – and unique – offering of TQM Family MOSFETs that meet th
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    Graphene Market Surges to USD 3786.88 Million by 2031, Propelled by 46.60% CAGR

    Graphene Market Surges to USD 3786.88 Million by 2031, Propelled by 46.60% CAGR

    Graphene Market Surges to USD 3786.88 Million by 2031, Propelled by 46.60% CAGR
    Verified Market Research

    ­The Global Graphene Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 46.60% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 257.87 Million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3786.88 Mi
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    Date:
    07/19/2024
    85-528VAC Ultra-Wide Input OVC III-Certified Power Supplies for Industrial Automation and Appliances in Commercial and Residential Buildings

    85-528VAC Ultra-Wide Input OVC III-Certified Power Supplies for Industrial Automation and Appliances in Commercial and Residential Buildings

    85-528VAC Ultra-Wide Input OVC III-Certified Power Supplies for Industrial Automation and Appliances in Commercial and Residential Buildings
    ­XP Power introduces the EHL series of PCB mount AC-DC power supplies that deliver single output voltages ranging from 3.3VDC to 48VDC. Available in both open-frame and encapsulated mechanical formats, the EHL05 (5W) and EHL20 (20W) high-power density power supplies feature an ultra-wide in
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Renesas Introduces Power Management with Voltage Monitoring Solution for Space-Grade AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC

    Renesas Introduces Power Management with Voltage Monitoring Solution for Space-Grade AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC

    Renesas Introduces Power Management with Voltage Monitoring Solution for Space-Grade AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC
    ­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a complete space-ready reference design for the AMD Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SOC. Developed in collaboration with AMD, the ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design integrates ke
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Data Protection Laws Reduced Breaches but Affected Firms' Value

    Data Protection Laws Reduced Breaches but Affected Firms' Value

    Data Protection Laws Reduced Breaches but Affected Firms' Value
    UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

    ­The introduction of new data protection rules significantly reduced breaches by firms but negatively impacted their market value, according to new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Texas. Researchers looked at what happened when the European Union’s General Data Protectio
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Signal Hound Introduces the RFS8 8-Port Antenna Switch Now in Stock and Available to Order

    Signal Hound Introduces the RFS8 8-Port Antenna Switch Now in Stock and Available to Order

    Signal Hound Introduces the RFS8 8-Port Antenna Switch Now in Stock and Available to Order
    Signal Hound – manufacturer of accessible, versatile, precision test equipment – announced the addition of the RFS8 to its expanding product line. This powerful antenna switch is in stock and available to Order Now. The RFS8 is a single pole eight throw (SP8T) absorptive solid-state switch. Using silicon-on-insulator (S
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    New Technique Pinpoints Nanoscale 'Hot Spots' in Electronics to Improve Their Longevity

    Department of Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor and Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) scientist Andrea Pickel (right), assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Rochester and her materials science PhD students Benjamin Harrington (left) and Ziyang Ye...

    New Technique Pinpoints Nanoscale 'Hot Spots' in Electronics to Improve Their Longevity
    UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

    ­When electronic devices like laptops or smartphones overheat, they are fundamentally suffering from a nanoscale heat transfer problem. Pinpointing the source of that problem can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. “The building blocks of our modern electronics are transistors with nanoscale features,
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Soft, Stretchy 'Jelly Batteries' Inspired by Electric Eels

    Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.

    Soft, Stretchy 'Jelly Batteries' Inspired by Electric Eels
    UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

    ­Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, took their inspiration from electric eels, whi
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Smart Card IC Market Size Projected to Expand to USD 5.2 Billion by 2034 Exhibiting 3.7% CAGR

    Smart Card IC Market Size Projected to Expand to USD 5.2 Billion by 2034 Exhibiting 3.7% CAGR

    Smart Card IC Market Size Projected to Expand to USD 5.2 Billion by 2034 Exhibiting 3.7% CAGR
    Transparency Market Research

    ­The global smart card IC market (스마트 카드 IC 시장) stood at US$ 3.5 billion in 2023, and the global market is projected to reach US$ 5.2 billion in 2034. The Smart Card IC market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 3.7% between 2024 and 2034. The smart card IC market is
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    Date:
    07/18/2024
    Advanced Energy Unveiled New Smart Monitoring and Digital Control Capabilities for AC-DC High Power Supplies

    Advanced Energy Unveiled New Smart Monitoring and Digital Control Capabilities for AC-DC High Power Supplies

    Advanced Energy Unveiled New Smart Monitoring and Digital Control Capabilities for AC-DC High Power Supplies
    ­Advanced Energy – a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions – has unveiled a new hardware accessory for its ultra-efficient, high-power suppliers. AE’s PowerPro Dongle unlocks real-time powerful monitoring, control and diagnostics capabilities fo
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    Date:
    07/17/2024
    Signal Transformer Supercharges Portfolio with New Magnetic Solutions

    Signal Transformer Supercharges Portfolio with New Magnetic Solutions

    Signal Transformer Supercharges Portfolio with New Magnetic Solutions
    ­Signal Transformer, a Bel Fuse Inc (Bel) company, is strengthening its portfolio of magnetic solutions. Over the past three years, Signal has introduced more than 1,200 new products into the global market, including chokes, inductors, and custom or modified standard products. This milestone underscores Signal's 50+
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    Date:
    07/17/2024
    Laser Technology Market Size to Reach USD 34.5 Billion Driven by a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2034

    Laser Technology Market Size to Reach USD 34.5 Billion Driven by a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2034

    Laser Technology Market Size to Reach USD 34.5 Billion Driven by a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2034
    Transparency Market Research

    ­The laser technology market (レーザー技術市場) was projected to attain US$ 21.3 billion in 2023. It is likely to garner a 4.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is expected to attain US$ 34.5 billion.  Lasers play a crucial role in fiber optic com
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    Date:
    07/16/2024
    LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0 Revolutionizes EV Charging Management with Enhanced Features and Open Source Innovation

    Olga Haygood, CEO of S44 Energy

    LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0 Revolutionizes EV Charging Management with Enhanced Features and Open Source Innovation
    ­LF Energy, the open source foundation focused on harnessing the power of collaborative software and hardware technologies to accelerate the energy transition, announces the release of LF Energy CitrineOS 1.3.0. This new release marks a significant advancement in CitineOS' implementation of an Open Charge Poi
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    Date:
    07/16/2024
    CUI Devices Adds M12 D-Coded Models to Circular Connectors and Cables Product Lines

    CUI Devices Adds M12 D-Coded Models to Circular Connectors and Cables Product Lines

    CUI Devices Adds M12 D-Coded Models to Circular Connectors and Cables Product Lines
    ­CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of M12 connector types with D coding to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM12 family offers a range of male or female jack or plug versions with 4-pin contact position options. These M12 D-coded co
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    Date:
    07/16/2024
    KYOCERA AVX Launches 20 New KAM Series Automotive MLCCs

    KYOCERA AVX Launches 20 New KAM Series Automotive MLCCs

    KYOCERA AVX Launches 20 New KAM Series Automotive MLCCs
    ­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has expanded its line of KAM Series automotive MLCCs with the addition of 20 new components.  Manufactured using miniaturization and high-capacity atomizati
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    Date:
    07/16/2024
    Innovative Smart Cockpit Offering from Infineon and MediaTek Enable Cost-Efficient Infotainment Solutions for Smart Mobility

    Infineon and MediaTek have developed a cost-effective digital cockpit solution using TRAVEO™ CYT4DN MCU and MediaTek Dimensity Auto SoC

    Innovative Smart Cockpit Offering from Infineon and MediaTek Enable Cost-Efficient Infotainment Solutions for Smart Mobility
    ­The trend in the automotive industry is towards digital cockpits, with buttons and controls disappearing from the dashboard and being replaced by advanced displays. As one of the key systems in a vehicle, the digital cockpit system needs to deliver high performance features to the vehicle users while meeting fu
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    Date:
    07/16/2024
    The Industry's First Analog-Digital Fusion Control Power Supply Solution

    The Industry's First Analog-Digital Fusion Control Power Supply Solution

    The Industry's First Analog-Digital Fusion Control Power Supply Solution
    ROHM Semiconductor announced LogiCoA™, a power supply solution for small to medium power industrial and consumer equipment (30W to 1kW class). It provides the same functionality as fully digital control power supplies at low power consumption and cost equivalent to analog power types. Analog controlle
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    Date:
    07/15/2024
    Compact and Highly Efficient: New 3x5

    Compact & highly efficient: New 3x5" power supply series for medical technology / Image sources: Bicker Elektronik GmbH

    Compact and Highly Efficient: New 3x5" Power Supply Series for Medical Technology
    ­Bicker Elektronik, based in Donauwoerth/Germany, introduces the new AC/DC power supplies BEO-5112M (12V) and BEO-5124M (24V), designed specifically to meet the demands of medical technology. With a power output of 500W (with fan) or 390W (fanless), an efficiency of up to 94.5%, and comprehensive medical safety cert
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    Date:
    07/15/2024
    Würth Elektronik Presents its WE-MXGI Series Power Inductors for DC/DC Converters

    The WE-MXGI power inductor features extremely low RDC and AC losses.

    Würth Elektronik Presents its WE-MXGI Series Power Inductors for DC/DC Converters
    ­Würth Elektronik offers its WE-MXGI – a power inductor with unprecedented properties. Extremely low core losses, combined with the lowest winding resistance (RDC value) of all comparable products on the market to date, give rise to maximum efficiency in DC/DC converter applications. This was
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    Date:
    07/15/2024
    Melexis Opens its Largest Wafer Testing Site Worldwide in Malaysia, Marking Strategic Expansion

    Françoise Chombar, Chairwoman of the Board at Melexis

    Melexis Opens its Largest Wafer Testing Site Worldwide in Malaysia, Marking Strategic Expansion
    ­Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has opened its largest wafer testing site worldwide in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This expansion signals Melexis' commitment to meeting the increasing demand for semiconductors and strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.  The expansion
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    Date:
    07/15/2024
    Alliance Memory Expands eMMC Offering With New 5GB and 10GB 3D pSLC Solutions

    Alliance Memory Expands eMMC Offering With New 5GB and 10GB 3D pSLC Solutions

    Alliance Memory Expands eMMC Offering With New 5GB and 10GB 3D pSLC Solutions
    ­Alliance Memory introduced new industrial-grade 3D pSLC embedded multi-media card (eMMC) solutions for solid-state storage in consumer, industrial, and networking applications. Offering 30,000 program/erase cycles, the 5GB ASFC5G31P3-51BIN and 10GB ASFC10G31P3-51BIN integrate high-reliability 3D pSLC NAND fla
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    Date:
    07/12/2024
    Contactless Connectors Market to Reach USD 700 million by 2034

    Contactless Connectors Market to Reach USD 700 million by 2034

    Contactless Connectors Market to Reach USD 700 million by 2034
    Transparency Market Research Inc.

    ­The global contactless connectors market (無接点コネクタ市場) was projected to attain US$ 330 million in 2023. It is to garner a 6.8% CAGR from 2024 to 2034, and by 2034, the market is expected to attain US$ 700 million.  A state-of-the-art technological advanceme
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    Date:
    07/12/2024
    Oxford Ionics Breaks Global Quantum Performance Records

    The team from ­Oxford Ionics.

    Oxford Ionics Breaks Global Quantum Performance Records
    ­Oxford Ionics has demonstrated the highest performing quantum chip in the world, which can be produced at scale in a standard semiconductor fabrication plant.  Building stable, high-performance quantum computers is hugely challenging. It demands the creation of high-performance qubits and a way to
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    Date:
    07/12/2024
    OmniOn Power Expands DLynx IIITM Family with 15, 20, and 30-Amp FPLX-Series DC/DC Converters

    OmniOn Power Expands DLynx IIITM Family with 15, 20, and 30-Amp FPLX-Series DC/DC Converters

    OmniOn Power Expands DLynx IIITM Family with 15, 20, and 30-Amp FPLX-Series DC/DC Converters
    ­Power density continues to play an essential role in printed circuit board (PCB) design across industries and applications. With increased computing capacity demands to support today’s connected and fast-paced world, board designers are challenged with packing as many value-added features as possible onto ev
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    Date:
    07/11/2024
    Kohler Energy Mission-Critical Generators Enhanced by Sustainable and Future-Proofed Engine Design

    Kohler Energy Mission-Critical Generators Enhanced by Sustainable and Future-Proofed Engine Design

    Kohler Energy Mission-Critical Generators Enhanced by Sustainable and Future-Proofed Engine Design
    ­Power Systems, part of Kohler Energy, has continued the evolution of its KD Series generators with enhanced engine designs that offer improved generator performance, reduced emissions, and future-readiness for alternative fuels. The continuous improvement of the KD Series family will ensure exceptional capability fo
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    Date:
    07/11/2024
    Murata launches new LoRa + GNSS communication module with Semtech IC for Asset tracking

    Murata launches new LoRa + GNSS communication module with Semtech IC for Asset tracking

    Murata launches new LoRa + GNSS communication module with Semtech IC for Asset tracking
    ­Murata announced a new compact low-cost low-power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless product (Type 2DT). Type 2DT integrating Semtech’s LoRa devices measures just 9.98 mm x 8.70 mm with a metal shield surrounding multiple electronic components to allow for faster time to market and increased cost savings fo
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    Date:
    07/11/2024
    Autonomous Trucking – Delivering on Hopes and Goods

    Three pain points in the commercialization of Autonomous Trucks. Source: IDTechEx

    Autonomous Trucking – Delivering on Hopes and Goods
    Shihao Fu, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

    ­The autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers continuously breaking records. Companies in Asia, Europe, and the United States are eagerly entering the commercialization testing phase. Autonomous trucks are addressing real-world problems by saving tr
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    Date:
    07/11/2024
    PSDcast – New Deal Brings Zinc Batteries to the Forefront

    International Zinc Association’s Executive Director Andrew Green

    PSDcast – New Deal Brings Zinc Batteries to the Forefront
    ­Hindustan Zinc Limited, India's largest and the world's second-largest zinc producer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with AEsir Technologies, Inc., a US-based company specializing in next-gen zinc battery technologies. And on the line to discuss that bit of news and what it means for the industry at l
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    Date:
    07/10/2024
    SHARC Energy Secures $2 Million Debenture from Sole Subscriber

    Lynn Mueller, President and CEO of SHARC Energy

    SHARC Energy Secures $2 Million Debenture from Sole Subscriber
    ­SHARC International Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated June 24, 2024, the Company has closed a non-brokered private placement of debenture units of the Company (“DebentureUnits”) at a price of $1,000 per Debenture Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $2
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    Date:
    07/09/2024
    TDK Offers Common Mode Filter for Automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S

    TDK Offers Common Mode Filter for Automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S

    TDK Offers Common Mode Filter for Automotive Ethernet 10BASE-T1S
    ­TDK Corporation announces that it has expanded its lineup of the ACT1210E Series (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm - L x W x T) of common mode filters for automotive Ethernet communication 10BASE-T1S. Mass production of this new common mode filter began this month, July 2024. The new ACT1210E-131-2P-TL00 filter lowers th
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    Date:
    07/09/2024
    Mobix Labs Launches New EMI Filtered Connectors for Defense and Aerospace Applications

    Mobix Labs Launches New EMI Filtered Connectors for Defense and Aerospace Applications

    Mobix Labs Launches New EMI Filtered Connectors for Defense and Aerospace Applications
    ­Mobix Labs Inc. launched its latest EMI filtered ARINC 404 and ARINC 600 connectors for defense and aerospace applications. These versatile connectors can be customized with planar arrays, ceramic Pi Tubes, or chip capacitors to meet demanding military specifications, ensuring optimal cost, quality and performance. “Our new filte
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    Date:
    07/09/2024
    The Dominican Republic aims to become a Destination for the Semiconductor Industry

    The Dominican Republic aims to become a Destination for the Semiconductor Industry

    The Dominican Republic aims to become a Destination for the Semiconductor Industry
    ­Aiming to become the main logistics hub in the region, the Dominican Republic is seeking a new space in its strategic development with the semiconductors industry. This ambition is backed by half a century of continued robust economic growth, social stability, and a vibrant democratic system. On June 13th
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    Date:
    07/08/2024
    STMicroelectronics Reveals ST BrightSense Image Sensor Ecosystem for Advanced Camera Performance Everywhere

    STMicroelectronics Reveals ST BrightSense Image Sensor Ecosystem for Advanced Camera Performance Everywhere

    STMicroelectronics Reveals ST BrightSense Image Sensor Ecosystem for Advanced Camera Performance Everywhere
    ­STMicroelectronics has introduced a set of plug-and-play hardware kits, evaluation camera modules and software that ease development with its ST BrightSense global-shutter image sensors. The ecosystem lets developers of mass-market industrial and consumer applications ensure superior camera performance by de
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    Date:
    07/08/2024
    Avionics' Smallest Rugged GPGPU AI Supercomputer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module Offered by Aitec

    Avionics' Smallest Rugged GPGPU AI Supercomputer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module Offered by Aitec

    Avionics' Smallest Rugged GPGPU AI Supercomputer with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module Offered by Aitec
    ­Aitech Systems, a leading provider of rugged boards and system level solutions for military, aerospace and space applications, has released the A178-AV, the latest iteration of its smallest rugged GPGPU AI supercomputers available with the powerful NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier System-on-Module. Wi
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    Date:
    07/08/2024
    RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency

    RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency

    RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency
    ­RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand control panel products ideally suited for improving automation efficiency and overcoming common challenges in applications extending throughout the industrial market.  Companies in the energy, u
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    Date:
    07/08/2024
    Würth Elektronik Expands its Optocoupler Series with Opto-TRIACs

    Würth Elektronik Expands its Optocoupler Series with Opto-TRIACs

    Würth Elektronik Expands its Optocoupler Series with Opto-TRIACs
    ­Würth Elektronik now offers a solution for phase control of AC loads, the new WL-OCTR optocouplers, a safe alternative to mechanical relays. The TRIAC optocouplers are particularly suitable for use in lamp dimming functions and AC motor drivers in household appliances. They can also be used as drivers fo
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    Date:
    07/05/2024
    Go Micro with New Bosch BMA530 and BMA580 MEMS Accelerometers from Mouser

    Go Micro with New Bosch BMA530 and BMA580 MEMS Accelerometers from Mouser

    Go Micro with New Bosch BMA530 and BMA580 MEMS Accelerometers from Mouser
    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the new BMA530 and BMA580 accelerometers from Bosch. The BMA530 and BMA580 are the world's smallest acceleration sensors for space-constrained applications like wea
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    Date:
    07/05/2024
    Infineon and Swoboda Cooperate to Develop High-Performance Current Sensors for Electromobility

    Infineon and Swoboda jointly develop and market high-performance current sensor modules for automotive applications

    Infineon and Swoboda Cooperate to Develop High-Performance Current Sensors for Electromobility
    ­Infineon Technologies AG and Swoboda jointly develop and market high-performance current sensor modules for automotive applications. The partnership combines the best-in-class current sensor ICs from Infineon with Swoboda's expertise in the development and industrialization of sensor modules to address the fas
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    Date:
    07/03/2024
    KIOXIA Introduces Industry's Highest Capacity 2Tb QLC Flash Memory with the Latest BiCS FLASHTM Technology

    KIOXIA Introduces Industry's Highest Capacity 2Tb QLC Flash Memory with the Latest BiCS FLASHTM Technology

    KIOXIA Introduces Industry's Highest Capacity 2Tb QLC Flash Memory with the Latest BiCS FLASHTM Technology
    ­KIOXIA Europe GmbH announced that it started sample shipments of 2Tb (tera bit) Quad-Level-Cell (QLC) memory devices with its eighth-generation BiCS FLASHTM 3D flash memory technology. This 2Tb QLC device has the highest capacity in the industry, elevating storage de
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    Date:
    07/03/2024
    Ilika Ships First Batch of Prototype Goliath Batteries to Automotive Customer

    Ilika Ships First Batch of Prototype Goliath Batteries to Automotive Customer

    Ilika Ships First Batch of Prototype Goliath Batteries to Automotive Customer
    ­Ilika, a pioneer in solid state battery technology, announces that it has shipped its first batch of prototype Goliath batteries for customer testing by a tier 1 automotive company.   In May 2024, Ilika announced it had commenced in-house testing of its P1 Goliath prototype batteries, in a cust
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    TTI Europe Introduces Murata's Compact Safety Certified MLCCs for Fast Charging EVs

    TTI Europe Introduces Murata's Compact Safety Certified MLCCs for Fast Charging EVs

    TTI Europe Introduces Murata's Compact Safety Certified MLCCs for Fast Charging EVs
    ­TTI IP&E - Europe, a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, announces the introduction of a new range of multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) from Murata. The EVA series possesses qualities that will be particularly desirable to engineers developing next-generation electric ve
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    World's Most Accurate and Precise Atomic Clock Pushes New Frontiers in Physics

    An extremely cold gas of strontium atoms is trapped in a web of light known as an optical lattice. The atoms are held in an ultrahigh-vacuum environment, which means there is almost no air or other gases present. This vacuum helps preserve the atoms' delicate quantum states, which are fragile.

    World's Most Accurate and Precise Atomic Clock Pushes New Frontiers in Physics
    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

    ­In humankind’s ever-ticking pursuit of perfection, scientists have developed an atomic clock that is more precise and accurate than any clock previously created. The new clock was built by researchers at JILA, a joint institution of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    Self-Assembling, Highly Conductive Sensors Could Improve Wearable Devices

    Penn State researchers developed a new soft and stretchable material that can be 3D-printed. The material can be used to fabricate wearable devices, such a sensor that can be worn on a finger, as shown here.

    Self-Assembling, Highly Conductive Sensors Could Improve Wearable Devices
    PENN STATE

    ­To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable — traits needed for matching the properties of tissues and organs — and that self-assembles. Their approach employs a process that eliminates ma
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    UCF Researcher Clearing the Way for Smart Wireless Networks

    Murat Yuksel, a professor in UCF’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is working to improve the quality of high frequency networks using machine learning. (Photo by Antoine Hart)

    UCF Researcher Clearing the Way for Smart Wireless Networks
    UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

    ­Communicating unimpeded at distances near and far is a dream Murat Yuksel is hoping to realize. His ongoing research, titled “INWADE: INtelligent Waveform Adaptation with DEep Learning,” and funded by the U.S. Air Force Research, aims to get us closer to that dream by improving the quality of high freq
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    Scientists Observe Record-Setting Electron Mobility in a New Crystal Film

    The thin film’s microscopic crystal structure, with minimized defects, allows electrons to flow through with high mobility.

    Scientists Observe Record-Setting Electron Mobility in a New Crystal Film
    Jennifer Chu, MIT News

    ­A material with a high electron mobility is like a highway without traffic. Any electrons that flow into the material experience a commuter’s dream, breezing through without any obstacles or congestion to slow or scatter them off their path.  The higher a material’s electron mobility, the more effi
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    UT Leads $25M Nuclear Technology Consortium

    UT Leads $25M Nuclear Technology Consortium

    UT Leads $25M Nuclear Technology Consortium
    UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILLE

    ­The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the lead institution for a $25 million cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation to support research that underlies its nuclear security and nonproliferation mi
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    Date:
    07/02/2024
    Moxa Launches New Line of High-bandwidth Ethernet Switches

    Moxa Launches New Line of High-bandwidth Ethernet Switches

    Moxa Launches New Line of High-bandwidth Ethernet Switches
    ­Industrial digital transformation drives extensive deployment of IoT and AI-enabled technologies, requiring high-bandwidth networks offering low latency and higher data transfer speeds. Moxa announced its new MRX Series Layer 3 rackmount Ethernet switches that support 64 ports with up to 16 ports of 10GbE sp
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Bourns Announces Release of Model SSD Shunt Sensor – Digital Series

    Bourns Announces Release of Model SSD Shunt Sensor – Digital Series

    Bourns Announces Release of Model SSD Shunt Sensor – Digital Series
    ­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced the release of the Model SSD Shunt Sensor - Digital Series. The series includes innovatively designed digital DC shunt-based current sensors that offer superior ac
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Aston University Researchers Break 'World Record' Again for Data Transmission Speed

    Dr Ian Philips

    Aston University Researchers Break 'World Record' Again for Data Transmission Speed
    ASTON UNIVERSITY

    ­Aston University researchers are part of a team that has sent data at a record rate of 402 terabits per second using commercially available optical fibre. This beats their previous record, announced in March 2024, of 301 terabits or 301,000,000 megabits per second using a single, standard optical f
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Soft, Stretchy Electrode Simulates Touch Sensations Using Electrical Signals

    Soft, stretchable electrode recreates sensations of vibration or pressure on the skin through electrical stimulation.

    Soft, Stretchy Electrode Simulates Touch Sensations Using Electrical Signals
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN DIEGO

    ­A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device, reported in a paper published in Science Robotics, represents a step towards creating haptic te
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    ETRI Pioneers Mass Production of Quantum Dot Lasers for Optical Communications

    Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD)

    ETRI Pioneers Mass Production of Quantum Dot Lasers for Optical Communications
    NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

    ­South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost of semiconductor lasers to one-sixth of the current cost. Electronics and Telecommunications Research
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    High Efficiency Synchronous SEPIC for Automotive and Industrial Installations

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    Figure 1: Electrical schematic of LT8711 for SEPIC and buck applications.

    High Efficiency Synchronous SEPIC for Automotive and Industrial Installations
    Victor Khasiev, Analog Devices, Inc.

    ­The LT8711is a dc-to-dc controller that supports synchronous buck, boost, single-ended primary-inductor converter (SEPIC), and ZETAtopologies, or nonsynchronous buck-boost topologies. Analog Devices offers numerous synchronous buck and boost converters and regulators, but the synchronous SEPIC topology is so
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Clean Energy Spend Double that of Fossil Fuels in 2024

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Clean Energy Spend Double that of Fossil Fuels in 2024
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­For the first time, investment in renewable energy is expected to be double that of investment in fossil fuels. That is according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which estimated that this year global investment in clean energy will reach $2 trillion. The report highlighted that hi
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    California Introduces Bill to Ensure Safe Application of AI

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    California Introduces Bill to Ensure Safe Application of AI
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­A new California bill designed to check the growth of artificial intelligence has the industry in a state of panic. We’ve all been privy to AI creative endeavors – pictures, audio, poetry, and even videos – to the point where the tech has almost become a punchline. But just how dangerous is it, and do we
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Advances in Battery and Energy Storage Technologies

    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    Advances in Battery and Energy Storage Technologies
    Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

    ­A June 2023 report by Precedence Research valued the global battery market size at $121 billion in 2023. According to the research firm McKinsey and Company, this market is projected to grow to $400 billion by 2030. Lithium-ion batteries dominate today’s battery market. Found in everything from smartphon
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    How to Easily and Safely Manage Your Battery Pack

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    Figure 1: A simplified BMS block diagram supported with ADI BMS solutions

    How to Easily and Safely Manage Your Battery Pack
    Amina Joerg and Paulo Roque, Analog Devices

    ­If Li-Ion cells are overcharged, they can undergo thermal runaway and explode. If overly discharged, chemical reactions take place within the cell that permanently affect its ability to hold charge. Both cases involve the loss of battery cells in dangerous and expensive ways. Additionally, BMS are needed si
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Top-Side Cooling in OBC Applications

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    Figure 1: Bottom-side cooling (BSC) requires the use of thermal vias or an IPS board for heat dissipation

    Top-Side Cooling in OBC Applications
    Ralf Otremba, Rafael Garcia, Daniel Makus, Ulrich Froehler, Lisa Holzmann, Infineon Technologies

    ­Maximizing power density is a key aim for designers of on-board chargers (OBC) in electric vehicles (EV) because lighter chargers reduce automobile weight which in turn helps to extend the range. Efficiency is one part of the equation for achieving this aim and in this regard, the advantages of silicon carbide
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    EV Battery Design – Innovating for Longer Range and Battery Life

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    Figure 1: The EV battery plays a key role in the e-mobility ecosystem

    EV Battery Design – Innovating for Longer Range and Battery Life
    Hwee Yng YEO, E-Mobility Advocate / Industry & Solutions Marketing Manager, Keysight Technologies

    ­Looking forward, the automotive industry expects demand for Lithium-ion cells to grow by some 33% annually to 4,700 GWh by the end of this decade. More affordable EV batteries will help bring about the price parity between an EV and internal combustion engine car sooner than later. However, keeping a check o
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing

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    Figure 1. A technician engages with an EV battery cell module, troubleshooting a battery removed from the vehicle

    Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Powertrain Testing
    Randal Beattie, SAKOR Technologies Inc.

    ­Over the past decade, most transportation markets, from automotive, to military, aircraft, and even space systems have seen a tremendous surge of interest in hybrid and electric vehicle technology. To gain the promised efficiency benefits and green profile of these vehicles, it is important to conduct driveline an
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    SiC, a Key Technology for EVs and Solar Inverters

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    Figure 1: onsemi’s end-to-end SiC production

    SiC, a Key Technology for EVs and Solar Inverters
    Didier Balocco, onsemi

    ­For applications such as electric vehicles (EV) and solar panels, engineers face the challenges of sensitive electronic components having to provide continuous, reliable operation within harsh environments. To further the adoption of these sustainable solutions, we need innovation at the component level to he
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    SiC Modules in Solar Inverters

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    Figure 1: Solar power installation outline

    SiC Modules in Solar Inverters
    Mike Zhu, Application Engineer, Qorvo

    ­PV installations vary in scale from an incidental power source in a domestic micro-grid generating a few hundred watts, to utility-scale, providing thousands of megawatts. In just about all cases, the DC from the solar panels needs conversion to standard AC line voltages to be compatible with existing loads or
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Super Junction MOSFET – ROHM's Compact SOT-223-3 600V MOSFETs for Lighting Power Supplies, Pumps, and Motors

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    Figure 1: Reverse recovery time & power loss: PrestoMOS vs. Standard SJ-MOS

    Super Junction MOSFET – ROHM's Compact SOT-223-3 600V MOSFETs for Lighting Power Supplies, Pumps, and Motors
    Heath Ogurisu, Technical Product Marketing Manager, Rohm

    ­This trend extends beyond consumer electronics into industrial and commercial applications such as lighting power supplies, pumps, and motors. However, miniaturization isn’t merely a function of reducing the physical size; it also demands improved power efficiency and reliability. A major challenge is designing po
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Do You Know the Role of Tracking in Augmented Reality?

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    Figure 1: In addition, the accuracy of the 3D model in relation to reality, the texture and shape of target objects (presence of edges) and lighting conditions (visibility) are key points to take into account for more effective tracking

    Do You Know the Role of Tracking in Augmented Reality?
    Wendy (Klotz) Mlynarek - DELMIA Strategic Business Development and Marketing Director, DELMIA Marketing

    ­Thanks to Delmia’s 3D model, it simultaneously locates several elements at once, and displays the digital information required for the industrial process in the right place, at the right time and at the right scale. What is tracking? Tracking is the software process that locates a given product of i
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Li-ion Taming

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    Li-ion Taming
    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­Welcome to the July edition of Power Systems Design. After a hectic beginning to the year, the summer holiday season is upon us and hopefully we can all take a well earned vacation before the busy second half of the year kicks in. The theme of our Special Report this month is Batteries and Other Storage D
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
    Good Times in Nuremberg and Portable Power Sources

    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    Good Times in Nuremberg and Portable Power Sources
    Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

    ­Welcome to the July issue! And since we’ve passed the official start of summer, welcome to the agonizing heat and running up the electric bill! Just kidding…kinda…not really. More importantly, we hope everyone in or around Germany and those who made the pilgrimage to Nuremberg had a fantastic PCIM!
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    Date:
    07/01/2024
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