Notable & Newsworthy

March 2025
Molded Inductors

Figure 1: Reference schematic of a buck converter Vin = 24 V; Vout = 5 V

Increasing current densities and short switching times in MOSFETs are placing ever greater stress on the dielectric strength of inductors. Molded inductors with a distributed air gap based on iron powder enable high inductance values in the smallest of spaces and thus increase the power density. A new test con
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03/31/2025
Vacuum Interrupters Introduces RVI-RP177B Replacement Vacuum Interrupter

Vacuum Interrupters Introduces RVI-RP177B Replacement Vacuum Interrupter

­Vacuum Interrupters, a leading manufacturer of replacement vacuum interrupters, pole assemblies, parts, and components for medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and contactors, introduces the RVI-RP177B replacement vacuum interrupter. This direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Allen-Bra
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03/31/2025
Ultra-Slim and Fanless: New Industrial Power Supply Series with 550 W Presented

Ultra-slim and fanless: New industrial power supply series with 550 W presented

­The power supply specialist Bicker Elektronik GmbH, based in Donauwoerth/Germany, has expanded its portfolio with the new Cincon LFM550S AC/DC power supply series, offering 550 W of power in an ultra-slim 1-inch low-profile design. These power supplies, featuring a baseplate for fanless contact cooling, stand out
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03/31/2025
Silynxcom to Co-Develop Advanced Augmented Reality Communication Solutions for the Aerospace Market

Nir Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Silynxcom

­Silynxcom Ltd., a manufacturer and developer of ruggedized tactical communication headset devices, today announced that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (the “MOU”) with an augmented reality software development company to explore the joint development of innovative communication so
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03/28/2025
GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Technology to Provide Reliable Power and Help Ensure Grid Stability with High Efficiency in Missouri

GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Technology to Provide Reliable Power and Help Ensure Grid Stability with High Efficiency in Missouri

­GE Vernova Inc. announced that it secured an order from the municipal utility of Springfield City Utilities, Missouri (CU) for three units of its innovative LM6000VELOX aeroderivative gas turbine packages aiming to expand electric generation capacity at CU’s 100 Megawatt (MW) McCartney Generating St
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03/28/2025
Cars That Drive Sustainability - IDTechEx Covers Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

IDTechEx research reveals how BEV and PHEV sales have increased since 2011, although H1 2024 figures are slightly below the same period in 2023. Source: IDTechEx.

­Electric vehicles are set to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) sales worldwide as trends towards their uptake indicate that regulation alongside growing sustainability efforts will make them a favorable choice amongst OEMs and consumers. IDTechEx's report, "Plug-in Hybrid and Battery Electric Car
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03/28/2025
Melexis Expands its IMC-Hall Current Sensor ICs for Smart Power Applications

Melexis Expands its IMC-Hall Current Sensor ICs for Smart Power Applications

­Melexis unveils the MLX91218 Low Field (LF), the latest variant from its IMC-Hall current sensor integrated circuits (IC). The new MLX91218-LF is designed for lower current applications (below 100 A). It enables smart energy monitoring in residential and small industrial power distribution units, micro-grids, an
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03/27/2025
Renesas Introduces Highly Integrated LCD Video Processor that Enables Next-Generation ASIL B Automotive Display Systems

Renesas Introduces Highly Integrated LCD Video Processor that Enables Next-Generation ASIL B Automotive Display Systems

­Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RAA278830 Video Diagnostics Bridge IC, a highly integrated dual Low-Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) LCD video processor. The new IC integrates many of the features necessary to design ISO 26262-compliant ASIL B automotive display systems such as heads-up-displays (H
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03/27/2025
Portwell Expands ANS Series for Enhanced Security and Scalable SD-WAN Networking

Portwell Expands ANS Series for Enhanced Security and Scalable SD-WAN Networking

­Portwell, a global innovator in IPC and embedded computing solutions, announces the expansion of its next-generation ANS Series network solutions, purpose-built for SD-WAN edge applications. Designed to meet the growing demand for network transformation, the ANS Series offers robust hardware platforms wi
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03/27/2025
Compact 1.5 kW Power Supplies Bring Unmatched Programmability to AC-DC Power Solutions

Compact 1.5 kW Power Supplies Bring Unmatched Programmability to AC-DC Power Solutions

­XP Power brings the ultimate in flexibility to chassis mount power solutions with the launch of their new HDA1500 series that will suit a wide range of applications across a broad spectrum of industries. In areas such as robotics, lasers, LED heating and semiconductor manufacturing, the HDA1500 p
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03/27/2025
ROHM Develops a New Compact Thermal Printhead for A4-Sized Mobile Printers

ROHM Develops a New Compact Thermal Printhead for A4-Sized Mobile Printers

­ROHM Semiconductor today announced the new KA2008-B07N70A thermal printhead, compatible with a 2-cell Li-ion battery (7.2V). The product is designed to deliver high print quality with low power consumption and optimized for A4 size printers (210mm width). Height has been reduced by approximately 16
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03/27/2025
Wevo Energy Unveils ‘Olivia’ – The First AI Phone Agent for EV Charging Support

Olivia is continuously learning from real-time customer experiences to ensure she is always up-to-date and ready to address an unprecedented range of queries

­Wevo Energy, a leading provider of EV charging management software powering EV charging fleets all over the globe, today announced the launch of Olivia –the first AI phone support agent purpose-built for the electric vehicle charging sector. Available today for Wevo-operated EV charging fleets, th
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03/26/2025
Premier Magnetics’ New Chokes Offer Integrated Magnetics and Innovative Mounting

Premier Magnetics’ New Chokes Offer Integrated Magnetics and Innovative Mounting

­Premier Magnetics, global producer of high-quality magnetic components for a wide range of power conversion and communications applications, introduces the PM-CMCX5 Series, the first offering in the company’s new CM Guard Series™ of advanced-technology chokes. The CM Guard Series implements integrated ma
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03/26/2025
Infineon Advances Powering AI Roadmap with Cutting-Edge Battery Backup Unit Technology for AI Data Centers

Infineon’s Battery Backup Units deliver highly efficient, reliable, and scalable power conversion in AI server racks, achieving a power density up to 400 percent higher compared to industry average.

­Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its roadmap for next-level Battery Backup Unit (BBU) solutions for uninterrupted operations of AI data centers to avoid power outages and the risk of data losses. The comprehensive BBU roadmap includes power solutions from 4 kW up to the world’s first 12 kW battery ba
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03/26/2025
Intelligent Power Switches from STMicroelectronics are Compact, Efficient, and Robust

Intelligent Power Switches from STMicroelectronics are Compact, Efficient, and Robust

­STMicroelectronics’ IPS4140HQ and IPS4140HQ-1 are richly featured four-channel intelligent power switches, combining a compact 8mm x 6mm footprint, 80mΩ RDS(on) (max.) per channel, and 10.5V-36V operating range with extensive diagnostic and protection features. Suited to driving any kind of r
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03/26/2025
Alphawave Semi Reveals Suite of Optoelectronics Silicon Products addressing Hyperscaler Datacenter and AI Interconnect Market

Alphawave Semi Reveals Suite of Optoelectronics Silicon Products addressing Hyperscaler Datacenter and AI Interconnect Market

­Alphawave Semi has revealed its portfolio of optoelectronics products addressing the high-speed interconnect semiconductor market, which is forecast to exceed US$4-billion by 2028. The portfolio consists of DSPs for PAM4 and emerging Coherent-lite modulation. These are capable of transmitting AI driven h
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Date:
03/25/2025
UPS and Inverter Market Size Worth is Poised to Surpass Valuation of USD 174.04 Billion by 2031

UPS and Inverter Market Size Worth is Poised to Surpass Valuation of USD 174.04 Billion by 2031

­According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, "UPS and Inverter Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type, UPS Type, Inverter Rating, Application, and Geography.", the global UPS and In
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Date:
03/25/2025
Renesas Introduces Low-Power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for Automotive Applications

Renesas Introduces Low-Power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for Automotive Applications

­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced a new industry-leading Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm® M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact SoC design. The DA14533, the first automotive-qualified de
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03/25/2025
Würth Elektronik Expands its STAR-TEC and STAR-TEC LFS Snap Ferrite Families

WE-STAR-TEC, the well-known snap ferrites from Würth Elektronik, are now also available for cables with a diameter of just 2 to 3 mm.

­Snap ferrites, developed in-house with technology using keys for retroactive cable noise suppression, are among the products that have made Würth Elektronik so well-known. The STAR TEC and STAR-TEC LFS product families have since grown: There is now a ferrite available for cable diameters of
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03/25/2025
Updated Motor Control Studio Software from Toshiba Streamlines Motor Control Solutions

Updated Motor Control Studio Software from Toshiba Streamlines Motor Control Solutions

­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has released MCU Motor Studio 4.0 (MMS), the latest update to Toshiba’s TXZ+™ advanced class microcontroller motor control software tool and firmware. This release of the MCU Motor Studio now adds bare-metal configurations, covering all supported devices a
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03/25/2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Adds 80V/100V Power MOSFETs to its High-Performance PerFET Family

Taiwan Semiconductor Adds 80V/100V Power MOSFETs to its High-Performance PerFET Family

­Taiwan Semiconductor (TSC) has expanded its PerFET family of power MOSFETs with the addition of 80V and 100V versions. Based on TSC’s proprietary PerFET device structures and processes, the new 80V/100V N-channel power MOSFETs offer a best-in-class figure of merit (FOM: RDS(on)*Q = 184) and an industry-le
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03/25/2025
650 V Qspeed Silicon Diodes Replace SiC Parts in AI Servers, Telecom, Networking & Industrial Applications

650 V Qspeed Silicon Diodes Replace SiC Parts in AI Servers, Telecom, Networking & Industrial Applications

­Power Integrations’ ultra-fast Qspeed H-Series diodes are now available with 650 V and up to 30 A ratings. These high-power devices feature the industry's lowest reverse recovery charge (Qrr) for a silicon diode. They offer a compelling alternative to silicon carbide (SiC) diodes, delivering comparable efficiency and
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Date:
03/24/2025
New Material Moves Seawater Batteries Step Closer to Primetime

Xiaolei Wang, a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Alberta in Edmonton

­As the world makes more use of renewable energy sources, new battery technology is needed to store electricity for the times when the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing. “Current lithium batteries have reached their limitations in terms of energy storage capability, life cycle, and safet
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03/24/2025
Bourns Announces Two Very High Current Power Inductor Series Designed to Help Improve System Efficiency and Stability

Bourns HRP3822X and HRP5022X Series Shielded Power Inductors

­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its HRP3822X and HRP5022X Series Shielded Power Inductors. These very high current power inductors feature low DCR and shielded construction fo
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03/24/2025
Building Performance Standards are Changing the Energy Reporting Landscape

5 states and 38 municipalities have enacted or are planning BEPS reporting requirements

­Decarbonization, Zero Waste, and Net Zero carbon emissions: they’re increasingly common goals for organizations, building owners, and facility managers. The first step toward achieving these goals, of course, is to measure building emissions to create a baseline. This measurement allows building owners and op
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03/21/2025
Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

Taking Power Conversion to the Next Level

­The PE24111 expands pSemi’s portfolio of two-stage buck regulators that target applications requiring high efficiency in a low-profile form-factor (<1.2mm) applications. The device consists of a two-phase interleaved charge pump followed by an interleaved buck regulator stage. This power system greatly re
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03/21/2025
Green Hydrogen International Corp. Announces Name Change to Energy Abundance Development Corporation, Signaling Expanded Vision for Large-Scale Behind-the-Meter Energy Solutions

Brian Maxwell, CEO of Energy Abundance Development Corporation

­Green Hydrogen International Corp., a global leader in large-scale, behind-the-meter green hydrogen production and storage projects, today announced its rebranding to Energy Abundance Development Corporation, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company's expanded mission to deliver a diverse por
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03/21/2025
Danisense Launches new Transducer Electronic Datasheet Functionality

Danisense Launches new Transducer Electronic Datasheet Functionality

­Danisense, the leader in high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, is launching a new Transducer Electronic Datasheet (TEDS) functionality for its range of current transducers to further streamline lab testing processes. For test engineers, the new TEDS offers a much enhanced se
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03/21/2025
Infineon and RT-Labs Integrate Six Key Industrial Communication Protocols into XMC7000 Microcontroller Family

Infineon’s industrial microcontrollers XMC7000 enable seamless data exchange and control of automation systems

­As the industry embraces digital transformation and the principles of Industry 4.0, communication protocols in industrial automation are becoming more important than ever. To enable seamless data exchange and control in automation systems, Infineon Technologies AG, together with its partner RT-Labs, a provider of
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03/21/2025
New $86 Million Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory Breaks Ground in Pittsburgh Region to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector

New $86 Million Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Factory Breaks Ground in Pittsburgh Region to Expand Energy Manufacturing Sector

­Today, the Shapiro Administration and Department of Community and Economic Development held a groundbreaking for the new Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI) facility in the Pittsburgh region. MEPPI’s $86 million expansion will create at least 200 new jobs and retain 806 employees while ex
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03/21/2025
Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Market to Reach US $3.9 Billion by 2035

Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Market to Reach US $3.9 Billion by 2035

­Rising workplace safety regulations and increasing demand for ergonomic flooring solutions are driving market growth. The global ultrasonic cleaning equipment market size is on a robust growth trajectory, with market value expected to surge from US$ 2.1 Billion in 2024 to US$ 3.9 Billion by
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03/14/2025
Russelectric Highlights Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Facilities

Russelectric Highlights Paralleling Systems for Renewable Energy Facilities

­Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control systems, offers its Paralleling Systems, ideal for ensuring optimal power support for critical loads when transferring between live power sources in Renewable Energy Facilities, whether they be Utility Pa
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03/14/2025
Vantron Unveils Cutting-Edge VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle Powered by Morse Micro

Vantron Unveils Cutting-Edge VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle Powered by Morse Micro

­Vantron, a leader in embedded IoT solutions, has today announced the launch of the VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle. Powered by Morse Micro’s latest MM8108 chipset, this compact yet powerful device is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity with its superior performance, efficiency, and plug-and-play us
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03/13/2025
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Adds Two New Advanced MOSFET Package Options for High-Current Applications

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Adds Two New Advanced MOSFET Package Options for High-Current Applications

­Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the release of two state-of-the-art surface mounting package options for its industry-leading high power MOSFET portfolio. Designed to meet the robust packaging requirements for the most demanding applications that require increased performance and reliabi
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Date:
03/12/2025
Silicon Labs Unveils BG29: The Future of Bluetooth LE in Miniature Devices

Silicon Labs Unveils BG29: The Future of Bluetooth LE in Miniature Devices

­Silicon Labs announced its new Series 2 BG29 family of wireless SoCs, designed to bring high compute and connectivity to the smallest form factor Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices without compromising performance. BG29 is ideal for today’s most intensive Bluetooth LE applications like wearable he
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03/12/2025
Microchip Technology Unveils 32-bit MCU Family with Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals

Microchip Technology Unveils 32-bit MCU Family with Integrated High-Performance Analog Peripherals

­To address the increasing demand for high-performance, math-intensive applications in a wide range of industries, Microchip Technology has released the PIC32A family of MCUs. Enhancing the company’s already robust 32-bit MCU portfolio, PIC32A MCUs are designed to be cost-efficient, high-performance so
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Date:
03/11/2025
SGP32 Remote Provisioning Firmware Being Added to all SIMCom LTE Cat 1 bis IoT Modules

SGP32 Remote Provisioning Firmware Being Added to all SIMCom LTE Cat 1 bis IoT Modules

­SIMCom, a leading provider of cellular wireless modules and solutions for IoT and M2M applications, has announced that all its range of Cat 1 bis IoT modules are now being prepared with the firmware necessary to support SGP.32 functionality, facilitating simple remote provisioning of IoT modules. Developed by
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Date:
03/11/2025
Texas A&M Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy

Texas A&M Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy

­As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent, low-carbon power with a modular design that facilitates streamlined deployment in remote communities, disaster relief zones and industrial sites. However, th
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Date:
03/11/2025
24V DC UPS Solution for Industrial, Medical and Smart Infrastructure Applications

Modular and integrable: 24V DC UPS solution with UPSI-2406 and LiFePO4 high-performance battery pack BP-LFP-1375S (99Wh)

­Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, introduces a modular DC UPS solution for safety-critical systems in industrial, medical and smart infrastructure applications. The 24V DC uninterruptible power supply with CE-certified LiFePO4 battery pack ensures fail-safe operation during power outages, voltage dips or
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Date:
03/11/2025
Schneider Electric's New Houston Energy Innovation Center to Showcase AI-Driven Solutions

Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric’s President of North America Operations

­Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its new Innovation Center in Houston, one of the largest energy innovation hubs globally. The opening of the Center coincides with Schneider Electric’s strategic partnership at CERAWeek, one of th
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03/10/2025
Infineon Unveils Next Generation of High-Density Power Modules for Vertical Power Delivery in AI Data Centers

The OptiMOS TDM2454xx quad-phase power modules enable true vertical power delivery (VPD) and offer industry's best current density of 2 Ampere per mm².

­Infineon Technologies AG, global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, launched the next generation of high-density power modules which play a pivotal role in enabling AI and high-performance computing. Through enhanced system performance and with Infineon’s trademark robustness, the new OptiMOS™ TD
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Date:
03/10/2025
Valeo and TactoTek Announce Collaboration for Innovative Automotive Lighting Solutions

Maurizio Martinelli, CEO of Valeo LIGHT Division

­Valeo, a global leader in automotive lighting systems, and TactoTek, the global leader of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, announced that Valeo has licensed TactoTek IMSE technology to offer advanced interior and exterior lighting applications. Lighting is becoming increasingly important
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Date:
03/07/2025
Accelerating and Simplifying Software Development: Infineon Launches Drive Core for AURIX, TRAVEO and PSOC

Drive Core bundles pre-integrated software and tools from Infineon and third-party providers to facilitate a rapid start into automotive software development.

­Infineon Technologies AG is launching Drive Core, a scalable software bundle portfolio for AURIX™, TRAVEO™ and PSOC™ that facilitates a rapid start into automotive software development. Drive Core bundles pre-integrated software and tools from Infineon and third-party providers ready-to-use under a three-month ev
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03/07/2025
Enhancing Ethernet Switch Reliability with Antaira Corrosion-Resistant Conformal Coatings

The Antaira LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-T-CC is a conformally coated 802.3bt PoE++ industrial Ethernet switch designed to operate in demanding conditions while ensuring reliable PoE power delivery

Choosing a hardened, corrosion-resistant Ethernet switch is critical to preserving industrial control system performance and dependability in settings like chemical plants, wastewater treatment plants, seaports, or traffic monitoring locations. This article explores practical strategies for reducing the risk
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03/07/2025
PSDcast – What the Proposed Auto Tariffs Could Mean for the Industry (Particularly EVs)

Danielle Spalding of Cirba Solutions

­Shortly after assuming office for the second time, President Trump instituted a 25% tariff on all items from Mexico and Canada (excepting energy resources from the latter, which have a lower 10% tariff), and along with all that, an additional 10% on top of existing tariffs for China. We’d like to take a lo
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03/07/2025
Base Power and Bandera Electric Cooperative Announce Industry-First Distributed Battery Storage Partnership

Zach Dell, CEO of Base Power

­Base Power, a fast-growing distributed energy company, has partnered with Bandera Electric Cooperative (Bandera Electric, BEC, or the cooperative), a member-owned Texas cooperative, to support BEC's innovative home battery program. Through this partnership, BEC will provide homeowners with affordable who
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Date:
03/06/2025
Superior Stability and Ultra Low-Power Consumption with Aker’s 1.2V TCXO Series

Superior Stability and Ultra Low-Power Consumption with Aker’s 1.2V TCXO Series

­Aker Technology USA, a global manufacturer of innovative, competitively priced frequency control products, has released the TX21ED Series, a 1.2V Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that is the ultimate choice for next-generation low-power applications in an era of energy-efficient an
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Date:
03/06/2025
LLC Switcher IC From Power Integrations Delivers 1650 W of Continuous Output Power

LLC Switcher IC From Power Integrations Delivers 1650 W of Continuous Output Power

­Power Integrations announced a two-fold increase in power output from the HiperLCS™-2 chipset. Featuring advanced half-bridge switch technology and an innovative package, the new device can deliver up to 1650 W of continuous output power with over 98 percent efficiency. The new family member ta
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Date:
03/05/2025
STMicroelectronics Reveals STM32U3 Microcontrollers Extending Ultra-Low Power Innovation for Remote, smart and Sustainable Applications

STMicroelectronics Reveals STM32U3 Microcontrollers Extending Ultra-Low Power Innovation for Remote, smart and Sustainable Applications

­STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced new STM32U3 microcontrollers (MCUs) with cutting-edge power-saving innovations that ease deployment of smart connected tech, especially in remote locations. The latest MC
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Date:
03/05/2025
Infineon Sensor Technology Enables Integration of Industry-First 5-Axis Robot Arm for Next-Level Cleaning Robots

The standout feature of Roborock's Saros Z70 robotic vacuum is its industry-first 5-axis robot arm enabled by the small form factor of Infineon’s REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology.

­Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and loT, provides sensor technology to Roborock for its state-of-the-art Saros Z70 robotic vacuum. The standout feature of the smart robot is its industry-first 5-axis robot arm that can move obstacles out of its way and clean in areas th
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Date:
03/04/2025
KYOCERA AVX Introduces Competitive new Compression Contacts

KYOCERA AVX Introduces Competitive new Compression Contacts

­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9258-100 Series spring-finger board-to-board compression contacts. Designed to provide full connector functionality in a miniature, low-profi
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Date:
03/03/2025
When Power Supplies Are Not As Labelled

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­One of the areas that GaN technology has had the most noticeable adoption is in the charging market for mobile devices, particularly using the USB-C charging standard. As well as enabling more efficient designs, the wide bandgap material has enabled higher and higher power throughput. It has now reached the po
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Date:
03/01/2025
A New Era for AI

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­The changing of the guard at Chief Executive has brought a number of immediate changes, including a significant course-correction for AI. But are we on the right path or is AI simply the next ideological battleground? In 2023, Joe Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order that promoted the “safe, secure, a
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Date:
03/01/2025
Power Management in AI Data Centers

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­AI’s capabilities are revolutionizing industries and contributing to a dramatic surge in data center power consumption. Fueled by the rapid growth in AI workloads and other GPU and CPU power-intensive applications, data centers’ electricity consumption is forecast to double from 2022 to 2026, reaching mo
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Date:
03/01/2025
Using Fewer Parallel MOSFETs to Meet Thermal Demands

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Figure 1. Six D2PAK MOSFETs with a total footprint area of 1,107 mm2

­Today's automotive and industrial applications are faced with ever increasing performance demands. Power applications like inverters for electric vehicles (EV) and light electric vehicles (LEV), brushless DC motors, DC-DC converters, power switches and battery management systems can easily dissipate several kil
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Date:
03/01/2025
SiC is Redefining the Landscape in HVAC Power Systems

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Figure 1: Residential heat pump inverter block diagram with silicon carbide

­In today’s world, the demand for efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions has never been higher. Among these, the residential heat pump stands out as a groundbreaking innovation. These systems, particularly the popular air-source heat pumps, harness energy from outside air to heat or
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Date:
03/01/2025
Essential Power Supply Considerations for Medical Equipment Design

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Fig 1: Hospital beds typically require medical-grade power supplies that comply with the IEC 60601-1 standard to prevent electrical shock to patients and healthcare workers.

­This article explores a variety of factors that must be considered when choosing the power supply for medical applications, from the fundamental requirements of voltage and current specifications to more nuanced aspects like daily usage patterns, and more.  Volts, amps, and efficiency Although it is important to ensure that vo
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Date:
03/01/2025
Demystifying EV Batteries

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Figure 1 - Individual cell temperatures can vary across a typical EV battery pack

­The electric vehicle (EV) is widely seen as critical to the reduction of global emissions, but mass-market adoption can be hindered by concerns over the safety and performance of the battery packs which power them. This article will examine how technical advancements in battery technology are addressing these li
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Date:
03/01/2025
Power Interconnects from Hybrids to Electric Vehicles

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­The ongoing evolution in hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) will involve improving the performance and efficiency of inverters, on-board chargers, batteries, and traction motors. With hybrids and EVs, there is a direct relationship between weight and range, so automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM) ar
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Date:
03/01/2025
The Data Center on Wheels

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Figure 1: Communication breakdown: Communication between the rear right camera (red) and rear left camera requires a trip to the front of the car in domain architectures and connection to the right front brake (yellow) is impossible. In zones, it is a direct connection....

­EVs can contain 3x or more chips than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles depending on the complexity of the vehicle. The growth of the silicon footprint in cars has paved the way for things like lane change sensors, infotainment consoles, downloadable apps, etc. - electronics have fundamentally changed th
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Date:
03/01/2025
Testing Battery-Management-System ICs

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Figure 1. The various BMS functional blocks can be tested using the instruments listed in the parentheses.

­Batteries are the ubiquitous powerhouses running portable electronics, power tools, energy-storage systems, e-bikes and e-scooters, and electric automobiles and buses. For optimum performance, battery packs in such products require sophisticated battery-management-system (BMS) ICs to optimize performance and ma
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Date:
03/01/2025
Georgia on My Mind

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the March issue of Power Systems Design Europe. As I’m sure I mentioned in this page last month, I shall be making my first trip to the APEC Exhibition to have a look at some of the innovation in the power industry that is happening on the other side of the Atlantic. I’m really looking forward to
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Date:
03/01/2025
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­It’s here! At long last! The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles might’ve clashed in early February, but with respect to the NFL, March brings us the true Super Bowl, the biggest event of the year for power electronics. I speak, of course, of the Applied Power and Electronics Conference (APEC), w
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Date:
03/01/2025
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