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July 2025
Advancing EV Charging Infrastructure with 1700V SiC MOSFET Technology

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Figure 1: Fast, consistent switching—under 110ns across temps—enables multi-MHz operation with minimal derating and reduced switching losses

Advancing EV Charging Infrastructure with 1700V SiC MOSFET Technology
Urfa Ajmal, Product Development Engineer, Central Semiconductor

With accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, the performance and scalability of charging infrastructure have become critical engineering priorities. Onboard chargers and off-board fast charging systems require components that deliver high efficiency, reliability, and thermal stability under demanding conditi
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07/31/2025
Time Is More Than Money: Survey Shows EV Drivers Will Pay Extra to Avoid Detours and Downtime

Time Is More Than Money: Survey Shows EV Drivers Will Pay Extra to Avoid Detours and Downtime

Time Is More Than Money: Survey Shows EV Drivers Will Pay Extra to Avoid Detours and Downtime
­Electric vehicle (EV) drivers value convenience almost as highly as charging speed, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. EV owners commissioned by Konect, Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s EV Charging offering, which is operated by Vontier. The research highlights critical gaps in today's charging networks, showing dri
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07/31/2025
List-Magnetik GmbH becomes part of PCE Instruments

List-Magnetik GmbH becomes part of PCE Instruments

List-Magnetik GmbH becomes part of PCE Instruments
­PCE Instruments is delighted to announce the acquisition of List-Magnetik Dipl.-Ing. Heinrich List GmbH, a specialist in coating thickness gauges, magnetic field measuring devices and other magnetic measurement technology. This strategic acquisition will significantly strengthen the position of both companies in
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07/31/2025
1800V Photorelay Powers Safer and More Efficient High-Voltage EV Batteries

1800V Photorelay Powers Safer and More Efficient High-Voltage EV Batteries

1800V Photorelay Powers Safer and More Efficient High-Voltage EV Batteries
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) launches the TLX9165T, an automotive photorelay in a 10-pin SO16L-T package, that achieves an output withstand voltage of 1800V (min.). It is designed specifically to support the battery management system (BMS) for high-voltage, 800V electric vehicle (EV) batteries an
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07/31/2025
Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series Designed with Carbonyl Powder Core Delivering High Saturation Current Capability

Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series Designed with Carbonyl Powder Core Delivering High Saturation Current Capability

Bourns Introduces Shielded Power Inductor Series Designed with Carbonyl Powder Core Delivering High Saturation Current Capability
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its SRP4020T Series Shielded Power Inductors. This series features an advanced carbonyl powder core that offers excellent thermal stability and magnetic performance, ma
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07/30/2025
onsemi and Schaeffler Expand Collaboration with New EliteSiC-based PHEV Platform

Simon Keeton, Group President, Power Solutions Group, onsemi

onsemi and Schaeffler Expand Collaboration with New EliteSiC-based PHEV Platform
­onsemi announced an expanded collaboration with leading motion technology company Schaeffler through a new design win that leverages onsemi’s next-generation EliteSiC product line of silicon carbide MOSFETs. The onsemi solution will power the Schaeffler traction inverter for a leading global au
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07/30/2025
Projected Data Center Growth Spurs PJM Capacity Prices by Factor of 10

Figure 1. Capacity market prices jumped almost nine-fold in most of the PJM region from 2024/2025 to 2025/2026 and by another 22% for 2026/2027

Projected Data Center Growth Spurs PJM Capacity Prices by Factor of 10
­A tightening market for electric generation capacity across the PJM region (which spans all or parts of 13 mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states, plus the District of Columbia) is driving up electric rates for consumers. This tight market is driven in large part by data centers, highlighting another way in wh
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Date:
07/30/2025
Radar Technology: Bosch Drives ADAS Applications Forward with new SoCs

Radar Technology: Bosch Drives ADAS Applications Forward with new SoCs

Radar Technology: Bosch Drives ADAS Applications Forward with new SoCs
­More safety, more convenience: advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are a major focus of the technological transformation currently taking place in the automotive industry, which is moving toward increasing levels of automated and autonomous mobility. Powerful radar sensors that equip vehicles with innovative fu
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07/29/2025
Renesas Introduces 64-bit RZ/G3E MPU for High-Performance HMI Systems Requiring AI Acceleration and Edge Computing

Renesas Introduces 64-bit RZ/G3E MPU for High-Performance HMI Systems Requiring AI Acceleration and Edge Computing

Renesas Introduces 64-bit RZ/G3E MPU for High-Performance HMI Systems Requiring AI Acceleration and Edge Computing
­Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of its new 64-bit RZ/G3E microprocessor (MPU), a general-purpose device optimized for high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. Combining a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 run
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07/29/2025
Same Sky Expands Peltier Modules Product Offering

Same Sky Expands Peltier Modules Product Offering

Same Sky Expands Peltier Modules Product Offering
­Same Sky’s Thermal Management Group announced the expansion of its Peltier devices product line with the addition of new single-stage and multi-stage Peltier modules. The CP family of Peltier modules now offer sizes up to 76 mm and current ratings up to 40 A. The new single-stage mo
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07/29/2025
Magnachip Introduces TOLT-Packaged 80V MXT MV MOSFET for E-Scooters and LEVs

Magnachip Introduces TOLT-Packaged 80V MXT MV MOSFET for E-Scooters and LEVs

Magnachip Introduces TOLT-Packaged 80V MXT MV MOSFET for E-Scooters and LEVs
­Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of a new 80V MXT MV MOSFET, MDLT080N017RH, featuring a TOLT (TO-Leaded Top-Side Cooling) package. The Company has already begun supplying the new MOSFET to a leading global electric motor manufacturer. The TOLT-packaged MOSFET delivers a major adv
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Date:
07/28/2025
Mizzou Using AI to Improve Energy Efficiency for Campuses Nationwide

The University of Missouri’s power plant has supplied energy to Mizzou’s campus for more than a century — and now, it’s driving the future of energy innovation.

Mizzou Using AI to Improve Energy Efficiency for Campuses Nationwide
University of Missouri

­University of Missouri researchers are using a type of artificial intelligence to revolutionize how large campuses — including Mizzou’s own — manage energy use. Their goal is to help institutions across the nation optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs while cutting carbon emissions. In a recentl
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07/28/2025
ADLINK Launches Wide-Voltage Mini-ITX Motherboard Designed for Industrial Embedded Applications

ADLINK Launches Wide-Voltage Mini-ITX Motherboard Designed for Industrial Embedded Applications

ADLINK Launches Wide-Voltage Mini-ITX Motherboard Designed for Industrial Embedded Applications
­ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in industrial embedded platforms and edge computing, today announced the launch of the AmITX-RL-WV, a new Mini-ITX motherboard specifically engineered for industrial embedded systems deployed in environments with variable power conditions. Built on the Intel® H
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07/28/2025
KIOXIA Commences Sample Shipments of 9th Generation BiCS FLASH 512Gb TLC Devices

Axel Störmann, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Memory and SSD products, KIOXIA Europe GmbH

KIOXIA Commences Sample Shipments of 9th Generation BiCS FLASH 512Gb TLC Devices
­KIOXIA Europe, a world leader in memory solutions, announced it has commenced sample shipments of 512Gb Triple-Level Cell (TLC) memory devices incorporating its 9th generation BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology. It plans to begin mass production in fiscal year 2025. The devices are designed to
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Date:
07/25/2025
Antaira Debuts IP67 Fast Ethernet Switches for Railway and Industrial Automation Networks

Antaira Debuts IP67 Fast Ethernet Switches for Railway and Industrial Automation Networks

Antaira Debuts IP67 Fast Ethernet Switches for Railway and Industrial Automation Networks
­Antaira has launched the LNX-0800-M12-67 Series, a new line of 8-port Fast Ethernet unmanaged switches equipped with a robust IP67 waterproof housing and vibration-proof M12 connectors to withstand harsh railway and industrial automation environments. Superior resistance to dust, water ingress, an
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Date:
07/25/2025
Mouser Launches New Automation-Focused Resource Center

Mouser Launches New Automation-Focused Resource Center

Mouser Launches New Automation-Focused Resource Center
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is launching its new automation resource center to provide engineers with the latest in industrial automation. Engineers specializing in this field can
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Date:
07/25/2025
ArcLight Acquires Advanced Power, Projected to Commit $5+ Billion to Power Development Over Next 5 Years

Angelo Acconcia, Partner at ArcLight

ArcLight Acquires Advanced Power, Projected to Commit $5+ Billion to Power Development Over Next 5 Years
­ArcLight Capital Partners (“ArcLight”) announced the acquisition of Advanced Power, a leading power developer and manager founded in 2000, and an initial $1 billion equity commitment to build new power infrastructure. The partnership has the potential to invest more than $5 billion of equity ov
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07/25/2025
KYOCERA AVX Introduces new T1 Industrial SPE Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new T1 Industrial SPE Connectors

KYOCERA AVX Introduces new T1 Industrial SPE Connectors
­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, has introduced the new 6780-000 Series IP20 T1 Industrial Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors and cable assemblies.  Designed to meet growing demand fo
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07/25/2025
Lhyfe Raises €2.5m Through Bonds in the First Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for the Green Hydrogen Production Sector

Lhyfe production site under construction in Le Cheylas. Credit: Lhyfe.

Lhyfe Raises €2.5m Through Bonds in the First Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for the Green Hydrogen Production Sector
­Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for the decarbonisation of mobility and industry, has announced the successful completion of its first crowdfunding campaign on the Lita.co platform. Citizens show their support for Lhyfe and the development of green hyd
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Date:
07/23/2025
Stabilizing the Electric Grid

Stabilizing the Electric Grid

Stabilizing the Electric Grid
­DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is a leading EPC provider of solar and energy storage solutions in the U.S., helping utilities build energy-efficient operations that strengthen the grid and enhance operational reliability. DEPCOM Power was hired by a local utility to design,
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Date:
07/23/2025
Introducing the EA-BIM 20005 Battery Impedance Meter, Delivering Accuracy and Industry-Leading Throughput

EA-BIM 20005 Battery Impedance Meter offers 20 channels for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements, plus 20 channels for temperature sensors.

Introducing the EA-BIM 20005 Battery Impedance Meter, Delivering Accuracy and Industry-Leading Throughput
­The new EA-BIM 20005 battery impedance meter delivers industry-leading throughput, performing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements across up to 20 channels. Designed for seamless integration, it features industry-standard interfaces and a compact design, empowering engineers to enhance ac
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Date:
07/23/2025
ZX Measurement Services Supports Noise Monitoring at Proposed North Logiealmond Wind Farm

ZX Measurement Services Supports Noise Monitoring at Proposed North Logiealmond Wind Farm

ZX Measurement Services Supports Noise Monitoring at Proposed North Logiealmond Wind Farm
­As part of the campaign, ZX Measurement Services deployed a ZX 300 wind Lidar to provide precise wind data for correlation with acoustic measurements, enabling a more detailed and accurate noise impact assessment. Noise monitoring is a critical tool for risk management, planning, and community engagement, en
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Date:
07/23/2025
Connectors for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Systems

Connectors for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Systems

Connectors for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Systems
­The new generation of battery pole connectors from Phoenix Contact makes installation fast and easy. Like the originals, the newest additions can support power transmission up to 1,500 volts between battery modules in utility-scale and industrial-scale energy storage systems (ESS). The user-friendly design fe
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07/23/2025
AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Gaining Traction in Power Industry, Says GlobalData

AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Gaining Traction in Power Industry, Says GlobalData

AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Gaining Traction in Power Industry, Says GlobalData
GlobalData

­Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled predictive maintenance stands out as a key component in the pursuit of enhanced reliability and cost-effectiveness in the power industry. This advanced approach is revolutionizing operations in power plants by improving the predictability of equipment upkeep, optimizing th
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07/23/2025
PQR-4 Series of Three Phase AC Line Reactor Power Quality Products from EMIS

PQR-4 Series of Three Phase AC Line Reactor Power Quality Products from EMIS

PQR-4 Series of Three Phase AC Line Reactor Power Quality Products from EMIS
­Global EMC solutions provider EMIS announces the availability of the PQR-4 Series of Three Phase AC Line Reactor Power Quality Products. The PQR-4 series are designed to be used in Power Distribution (Line side of Drive) to provide input impedance which helps reduce harmonic distortion an
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Date:
07/22/2025
GridBeyond Leads Optimization of 200MW Energy Storage Site in California

GridBeyond Leads Optimization of 200MW Energy Storage Site in California

GridBeyond Leads Optimization of 200MW Energy Storage Site in California
­GridBeyond, a global leader in smart energy management, and Gore Street Energy Storage Fund plc (LSE: GSF), a leading international energy storage investment fund, over the summer began operating the Big Rock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in El Centro, California. Bringing Big Rock live involved a large te
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Date:
07/22/2025
Next-Generation Package for Power MOSFETs Achieves Significant On-Resistance and Thermal Resistance Reductions

Next-Generation Package for Power MOSFETs Achieves Significant On-Resistance and Thermal Resistance Reductions

Next-Generation Package for Power MOSFETs Achieves Significant On-Resistance and Thermal Resistance Reductions
­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) announces the launch of two new N-channel power MOSFETs, the 80V TPM1R908QM and the 150V TPM7R10CQ5. These latest offerings adopt Toshiba’s innovative SOP Advance(E) package, designed to significantly enhance performance in switched-mode power supplies for de
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07/22/2025
KIOXIA Announces Industry’s First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Built for the Demands of Generative AI Environments

KIOXIA Announces Industry’s First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Built for the Demands of Generative AI Environments

KIOXIA Announces Industry’s First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Built for the Demands of Generative AI Environments
­KIOXIA Europe, a world leader in memory solutions, announced today that it has expanded its high-capacity KIOXIA LC9 Series enterprise SSD line-up by introducing the industry’s first 245.76 terabyte (TB)  NVMe SSD in 2.5-inch and Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E3
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Date:
07/22/2025
Microchip Enters into Partnership Agreement with Delta Electronics on Silicon Carbide Solutions for the Future of Power Management

Microchip Enters into Partnership Agreement with Delta Electronics on Silicon Carbide Solutions for the Future of Power Management

Microchip Enters into Partnership Agreement with Delta Electronics on Silicon Carbide Solutions for the Future of Power Management
­The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the electrification of everything are driving an ever-increasing demand for higher levels of power efficiency and reliability. Microchip Technology announces that under a new partnership agreement with Delta Electronics, Inc. (later referred to as “Delta El
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Date:
07/17/2025
iDEAL's SuperQ Technology Powers into Production, Reveals 150 V and 200 V MOSFETs With Industry-Leading Figures of Merit

iDEAL's SuperQ Technology Powers into Production, Reveals 150 V and 200 V MOSFETs With Industry-Leading Figures of Merit

iDEAL's SuperQ Technology Powers into Production, Reveals 150 V and 200 V MOSFETs With Industry-Leading Figures of Merit
­iDEAL Semiconductor’s SuperQ™ technology has entered full production, with the first products being 150 V MOSFETs. A family of 200 V MOSFETs is sampling. SuperQ is the first significant advance in silicon MOSFET design in more than a quarter of a century and delivers unmatched performance and efficie
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Date:
07/17/2025
Oxford Ionics and Iceberg Quantum Partner to Accelerate Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

Dr Chris Ballance, co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics

Oxford Ionics and Iceberg Quantum Partner to Accelerate Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
­Oxford Ionics, a leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, today announced that it has partnered with Iceberg Quantum, a quantum architecture company specialising in Quantum Low-Density Parity-Check (qLDPC) codes.  When building quantum computers, ensuring error rates are low enough to perform accurate
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Date:
07/17/2025
Space and Weight-Saving Harting Han-Modular Domino Connectors Available from Powell

Space and Weight-Saving Harting Han-Modular Domino Connectors Available from Powell

Space and Weight-Saving Harting Han-Modular Domino Connectors Available from Powell
­In stock at Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defense, aerospace and industrial, are Han-Modular Domino modules from Harting. The modular connector series enables a hybrid combination of transmission media in one module. Just as a domino has two se
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Date:
07/16/2025
Nexperia Brings the Benefits of Clip-Bonded FlatPower Packaging to Bipolar Junction Transistors

Nexperia Brings the Benefits of Clip-Bonded FlatPower Packaging to Bipolar Junction Transistors

Nexperia Brings the Benefits of Clip-Bonded FlatPower Packaging to Bipolar Junction Transistors
­Nexperia announced the expansion of its bipolar junction transistor (BJTs) portfolio by introducing 12 new MJD-style BJTs in clip-bonded FlatPower (CFP15B) packaging. This new offering released as MJPE-series addresses the ongoing industry demand for more power-efficient and cost-effective designs in both in
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Date:
07/16/2025
Littelfuse TVS Diodes Cut Clamping Voltage by Up to 15% for DC Line Protection

New Littelfuse TVS Diodes Cut Clamping Voltage by Up to 15% for DC Line Protection

Littelfuse TVS Diodes Cut Clamping Voltage by Up to 15% for DC Line Protection
­Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced the launch of the 5.0SMDJ-FB TVS Diode Series, a 5000 W surface-mount solution in a DO-214AB package engineered to protect sensitive DC power lines from overvoltage transients.  The new serie
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Date:
07/16/2025
Wärtsilä Engines Selected to Deliver Reliable Power for U.S. Data Center

Wärtsilä Engines Selected to Deliver Reliable Power for U.S. Data Center

Wärtsilä Engines Selected to Deliver Reliable Power for U.S. Data Center
­Technology group Wärtsilä will supply 282MW of flexible engines to operate a new data center project in Ohio, USA. The onsite power facility, providing power directly to the data center, will operate with fifteen Wärtsilä 18V50SG engines running on natural gas. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 20
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Date:
07/15/2025
Same Sky Introduces New Latching Power Relays

Same Sky Introduces New Latching Power Relays

Same Sky Introduces New Latching Power Relays
­Same Sky’s Relays Group announced the addition of latching power relay models to its power relays product line. The PRL family of latching power relays features single coil and double coil types with max switching currents from 10 to 20 A. Offering SPST (1 Form A), SPDT (1 Form C), and DPST (2 Form A
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Date:
07/15/2025
Eagleview and SkyWatch Announce Alliance to Expand Access to Ultra High-Resolution Aerial Imagery

CEO of Eagleview Piers Dormeyer

Eagleview and SkyWatch Announce Alliance to Expand Access to Ultra High-Resolution Aerial Imagery
­Eagleview, a leading provider of aerial imagery and analytics, and SkyWatch, a leader in remote sensing data technology, today are announcing a new collaboration that makes Eagleview’s ultra high-resolution aerial imagery available across the SkyWatch platform. This new initiative is a response to the gr
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Date:
07/15/2025
Argentina’s Power Capacity to Increase to 61.8GW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

Argentina’s Power Capacity to Increase to 61.8GW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData

Argentina’s Power Capacity to Increase to 61.8GW by 2035, Forecasts GlobalData
GlobalData

­Argentina has been grappling with significant power shortages in recent years, compelling the government to focus on augmenting the nation's installed capacity. through the development of hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy. Against this backdrop, the cumulative power capacity of the country is for
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Date:
07/15/2025
LEAD Launches Advanced Solution for Battery Formation and Grading, Setting New Standards in Energy Efficiency and Cost Optimization

Formation and Aging Equipment

LEAD Launches Advanced Solution for Battery Formation and Grading, Setting New Standards in Energy Efficiency and Cost Optimization
­Lead Intelligent Equipment (hereinafter referred to as "LEAD"), a global leader in intelligent manufacturing solutions, has introduced a cutting-edge battery formation and grading system designed to significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and enhance production consistency fo
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Date:
07/14/2025
PSDcast – What Autonomous Systems Engineers Can Learn from Space Engineers

Bernd Lienhard, CEO of VORAGO

PSDcast – What Autonomous Systems Engineers Can Learn from Space Engineers
­We’re all keenly aware that space engineers have to design their systems to function in the most challenging environments, but terrestrial autonomous systems also have to deal with extreme challenges, like radiation exposure. And on the line to discuss this is Bernd Lienhard, CEO of VORAGO.
Date:
07/14/2025
South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Issues Request for Proposals To Meet Long-Term Capacity and Energy Needs

Clif Lange, General Manager, STEC

South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Issues Request for Proposals To Meet Long-Term Capacity and Energy Needs
­South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (STEC) issued a request for proposals (RFP) through which it seeks to obtain long-term generating capacity and associated energy. The RFP solicits bids for up to 500 megawatts (MW) of firm, dispatchable capacity and associated energy.  Under this RFP, STEC will
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Date:
07/14/2025
Bourns Announces its Smallest Package AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Thick Film Resistors

Bourns CR01005A-AS, Sulfur-resistant Thick Film Resistor Product Extension

Bourns Announces its Smallest Package AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Thick Film Resistors
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade CR01005A-AS Series Thick Film Resistors. An extension to the Company’s popular CR-A-AS Series, these new resistors fe
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Date:
07/14/2025
Mouser Now Stocking Bosch BMV080 Ultra-Compact Particulate Matter Sensor for IoT and Smart Applications

Mouser Now Stocking Bosch BMV080 Ultra-Compact Particulate Matter Sensor for IoT and Smart Applications

Mouser Now Stocking Bosch BMV080 Ultra-Compact Particulate Matter Sensor for IoT and Smart Applications
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now shipping the new BMV080 particulate matter sensor from Bosch. The BMV080 features small dimensions (4.4 × 3.0 × 20 mm including flex PCB) and a fanless, no
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Date:
07/11/2025
University of Bath Student Drone Team Flying High with World Championship Win

University of Bath Student Drone Team Flying High with World Championship Win

University of Bath Student Drone Team Flying High with World Championship Win
­Student engineers from the University of Bath have been crowned world champions in a contest to design, build and fly their own drone.  Team Bath Drones won the 2025 UAS Challenge, which brought together 32 teams from universities around the world for a final fly-off event at BMFA Buckminster in Lincol
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Date:
07/11/2025
New QSMP-25 Solder-Down Module Features Next-Gen STM32 MPU to Enable Secure Edge AI in Industry 4.0 Applications

New QSMP-25 Solder-Down Module Features Next-Gen STM32 MPU to Enable Secure Edge AI in Industry 4.0 Applications

New QSMP-25 Solder-Down Module Features Next-Gen STM32 MPU to Enable Secure Edge AI in Industry 4.0 Applications
Direct Insight, the UK-based technical systems integrator focused on system-on-module (SoM) solutions, can now deliver and support development with QSMP-25 solder-down QFN-style SoMs (system-on-modules), featuring second-generation STMicro STM32 MPUs. “This new QSMP-25 solder-down module de
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Date:
07/11/2025
ArcLight to Acquire Middletown Energy Center, a Highly Efficient 484 MW Plant in Ohio

Angelo Acconcia, Partner at ArcLight

ArcLight to Acquire Middletown Energy Center, a Highly Efficient 484 MW Plant in Ohio
­ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC (together with its affiliates, “ArcLight”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100 percent of the economic interests in Middletown Energy Center (“Middletown”), a top quartile, highly efficient 484 MW natural gas fired power generation as
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Date:
07/11/2025
Sabanci Renewables Deepens U.S. Presence with Latest Acquisition of Texas Solar Project

Tolga Kaan Doğancıoglu, CEO of Sabanci Climate Technologies

Sabanci Renewables Deepens U.S. Presence with Latest Acquisition of Texas Solar Project
­Sabanci Renewables, the U.S.-based renewables platform of Sabanci Group, has acquired the 156 MWdc Pepper Solar Power Plant in McLennan County, Texas, from OCI Energy. The transaction marks Sabanci Renewables’ third utility-scale solar project in the U.S. and further solidifies its growing footprint in the ER
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Date:
07/11/2025
Dynamic Load Balancing Controller for EV Charging Efficiency

Dynamic Load Balancing Controller for EV Charging Efficiency

Dynamic Load Balancing Controller for EV Charging Efficiency
­Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the UWP-DLB Series, an advanced solution delivering intelligent dynamic load balancing for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. It
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Date:
07/10/2025
JEDEC Releases New LPDDR6 Standard to Enhance Mobile and AI Memory Performance

Mian Quddus, JEDEC’s Chairman of the Board of Directors

JEDEC Releases New LPDDR6 Standard to Enhance Mobile and AI Memory Performance
­JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in standards development for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of JESD209-6, the latest Low Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) standard. JESD209-6 is designed to significantly boost memory speed and efficiency for a variety of
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Date:
07/09/2025
Bourns Expands AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Current Sense Resistor Line Offering Higher Power Rating, Wider Resistance Range

Bourns® Model CRK1225 offers higher power rating and wider resistance range.

Bourns Expands AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Current Sense Resistor Line Offering Higher Power Rating, Wider Resistance Range
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced its Model CRK1225 current sense resistor, an extension of the Company’s popular CRK Series. Providing up to 3 W of power dissipation and supporting a wider re
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Date:
07/09/2025
Infineon Expands Security Controller Portfolio for USB Tokens with new ID Key S USB for More Security and Versatility

Infineon ID Key S USB is highly secured and designed for a wide range of USB- and USB/NFC-token devices and applications like certificate- based authentication,Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication with device-bound passkeys, digital signatures, encryption, access control, software protection..

Infineon Expands Security Controller Portfolio for USB Tokens with new ID Key S USB for More Security and Versatility
­Infineon Technologies AG is expanding its offering for universal serial bus (USB) tokens, dongles, security keys, and other hardware authenticators with the introduction of the new Infineon ID Key family. The newest member, the ID Key S USB is a highly secured and versatile product designed for a wide range of
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Date:
07/09/2025
Wärtsilä will Provide a Power Plant Solution for a Significant Mining Initiative in Pakistan

Wärtsilä will provide the 204 MW of power supply required by a significant mining project in Pakistan

Wärtsilä will Provide a Power Plant Solution for a Significant Mining Initiative in Pakistan
­Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 204 MW power plant solution for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan. The power plant will operate with 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines and auxiliaries. The order was placed by Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) and booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025. The Wärtsil
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Date:
07/08/2025
FCL Components Announces IATF16949 Factory Certification for FTR-K1-AM Relays for Automotive Charging

FCL Components Announces IATF16949 Factory Certification for FTR-K1-AM Relays for Automotive Charging

FCL Components Announces IATF16949 Factory Certification for FTR-K1-AM Relays for Automotive Charging
­FCL Components America, Inc., has announced that the factory in Japan where it manufacturers FTR-K1-AM relays for automotive chargers is IATF16949 certified. Many automotive makers around the world have adopted IATF16949 as a procurement standard. The FTR-K1-AM series is a power relay with
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Date:
07/08/2025
Bourns Announces High Power Metal Strip Current Sense Resistors in Compact SMD 2010 Package

Bourns® Model CRF2010 Current Sense Resistor

Bourns Announces High Power Metal Strip Current Sense Resistors in Compact SMD 2010 Package
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced an extension of its CRF Series automotive grade, AEC-Q200 compliant current sense resistors to be available in a compact surface mount (SMD) 2010 package. Bo
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Date:
07/08/2025
Würth Elektronik and Nexperia Present Motor Driver Evaluation Kit

The Nexperia NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 motor driver evaluation kit is the result of collaboration between Nexperia and Würth Elektronik.
Image source: Nexperia

Würth Elektronik and Nexperia Present Motor Driver Evaluation Kit
­Würth Elektronik and Nexperia have developed the NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 modular motor driver evaluation kit. The kit, created in collaboration, can be configured for use in under two minutes and is conveniently powered via USB-C. Thanks to the open architecture, microcontrollers and components can be easil
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Date:
07/03/2025
Bourns Expands MF-MSMF Multifuse PPTC Series with 32 Additional Part Numbers and Increases Number of Models with 60 VDC Capability

Bourns® expands Multifuse® MF-MSMF Series with 32 additional part numbers

Bourns Expands MF-MSMF Multifuse PPTC Series with 32 Additional Part Numbers and Increases Number of Models with 60 VDC Capability
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced expansion of its Multifuse® MF-MSMF Series high power surface mount Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient (PPTC) resettable fuses. Bourns has added 32 pa
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Date:
07/03/2025
Yokogawa Optical Spectrum Analyser Proves Essential to the Characterisation of Advanced Lasers for Quantum Computing Applications at Vexlum

Yokogawa Optical Spectrum Analyser Proves Essential to the Characterisation of Advanced Lasers for Quantum Computing Applications at Vexlum

Yokogawa Optical Spectrum Analyser Proves Essential to the Characterisation of Advanced Lasers for Quantum Computing Applications at Vexlum
­The promise of quantum computing could extend the potential of digital technology far beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers. However, ensuring that quantum computing fulfill its potential requires the deployment of special lasers able to keep emissions at an accurate wavelength in the vi
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Date:
07/03/2025
Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market

Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market

Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market
­An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard driven by over 150 member companies worldwide. To simplify and accelerate the adoption of ASA-ML for Advanced Dr
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Date:
07/02/2025
AONDevices and H&S HighTech Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Super-Low-Power, Always-On Edge AI Globally

Mouna Elkhatib, CEO of AONDevices

AONDevices and H&S HighTech Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Super-Low-Power, Always-On Edge AI Globally
­AONDevices, Inc., a pioneer in super-low-power, always-on edge AI technology, and H&S HighTech Corp., a global leader in semiconductor and electronics distribution, today announced a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the worldwide adoption of next-generation always-on AI solutions. As pa
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Date:
07/02/2025
PassThru of a Voltage Using Buck-Boost Regulators

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Figure 1: A system in which the permissible voltage range of a load is narrower than the possible voltage range of the energy source

PassThru of a Voltage Using Buck-Boost Regulators
: Frederik Dostal, Field Applications Engineer, Analog Devices

­This article will illustrate how special converters equipped with PassThru™ mode can be useful when the circuit’s input voltage is too high or too low to power a load. It will give examples of how PassThru mode is used with buck-boost regulators and boost regulators to increase power supply efficiency an
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Date:
07/01/2025
Are We Giving Up on the Fight Against Climate Change?

Ally Winning, European Editor

Are We Giving Up on the Fight Against Climate Change?
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­There seems to be a slow but definite change in our determination to tackle climate change since the COVID-19 pandemic. It always has been difficult to get politicians to enact Net Zero policies, but now they seem to be pushing back on even the small measures they have already passed, such as phasing out the sa
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Date:
07/01/2025
LMR Battery Cells – Powering the Future

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

LMR Battery Cells – Powering the Future
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Perhaps the most critical factor for our electrified future is energy density – whoever boosts the lifeblood of tomorrow’s EVs stands at the bleeding edge of innovation. And General Motors is aiming for that spot, partnering with LG Energy Solutions to commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic ba
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Date:
07/01/2025
Batteries and Energy Storage

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

Batteries and Energy Storage
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­There are many types of energy storage technology approaches, each suited to different applications based on their ability to deliver capacity, safety, performance, power output, lifespan, cost, and efficiency. Storage applications range from portable electronics and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles to ba
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Date:
07/01/2025
DC/DC Converters Bring Fuel Cell Solutions to Life

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Figure 1: Electrolysis Cell vs Fuel Cell Schematic

DC/DC Converters Bring Fuel Cell Solutions to Life
RECOM Technical Marketing Team

­Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy from a gaseous fuel, often hydrogen, directly into electrical energy. This process occurs in a reaction chamber, or "cell" (Figure 1). When hydrogen serves as the fuel, the process resembles electrolysis in reverse. In electrolysis, el
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Date:
07/01/2025
Why Accurate Cell Data Matters in Battery SoC and SoH Determination

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Figure 1: The test procedure undertaken by the white paper

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

­As SoC and SoH cannot be directly measured, various methods of computational complexity are used to determine their values. The accuracy of quantifiable metrics—temperature, voltage, and current—and the synchronization of data captured for all cells are critical inputs for the algorithms used to determine ov
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Date:
07/01/2025
Automotive Functional Safety and ISO 26262

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Figure 1: Off-battery dual-output buck preregulator with output voltage-monitor ICs

Automotive Functional Safety and ISO 26262
Timothy Hegarty, Texas Instruments

­Any influential technology emanates a set of risks, which can be especially serious in automotive safety-related systems. The purpose of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26262 series of standards, Road vehicles – Functional safety, is to mitigate risks in road vehicles by providing gu
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Date:
07/01/2025
EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial

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Figure 1: Residential EV charger

EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial
Wayne Liang, senior segment manager at Microchip Technology’s E-Mobility business

­At the center of our societal-wide EV transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of EVs. To increase the adoption of EVs, understanding the types and nuances of chargers is important. Electric vehicle chargers come in diverse forms, ranging from
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Date:
07/01/2025
BMS Transformers in Energy Storage Systems

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Figure 1: Method for storing electrical energy in terms of storage duration and capacity

BMS Transformers in Energy Storage Systems
Samuel Lamprecht and Gerhard Stelzer, Würth Elektronik

­The conversion of electric grids to renewable energies, especially wind power and photovoltaics, which are not always available, is fueling the need for larger energy storage systems. These require a sophisticated battery management system (BMS) for reliable operation. BMS transformers can be used to insulate th
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Date:
07/01/2025
Emerging Electrification of Military Ground Systems

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Figure 1: BAE 155 MM M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer

Emerging Electrification of Military Ground Systems
Andreas Heldwein, Marketing Director for the Defense Segment at Infineon Technologies’ HiRel business unit

­While the implementation of electric components in the military will require time and intention, emerging technology in the semiconductor industry, coupled with recent strides in the commercial automotive sector, simplify such efforts. This article will explore the various options of electrification in milita
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Date:
07/01/2025
Smarter Infrastructure: AI-Driven LiDAR Classification for Electric Utilities

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Figure 1: High accuracy LiDAR Classification excels in dense distribution network areas

Smarter Infrastructure: AI-Driven LiDAR Classification for Electric Utilities
Lisa Stannis, Director of Customer Development at Sharper Shape

­Meeting today’s demands for resilience, safety, and efficiency requires accurate, timely, and scalable data about physical assets. One technology that is rapidly redefining how utilities manage infrastructure is LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). LiDAR captures millions to billions of high-resolution, three-dim
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Date:
07/01/2025
The Hidden Bottleneck in AI: How the Network Can Make or Break Your LLM Strategy

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Figure 1: Keysight AI Data Center Builder is the foundational solution for validating AI data center performance across compute, interconnect, network, and power

The Hidden Bottleneck in AI: How the Network Can Make or Break Your LLM Strategy
Allison Freedman, Product Manager at Keysight Technologies

­The network infrastructure connecting GPUs, switches, and servers in modern data centers is under enormous strain. As AI models scale into the hundreds of billions of parameters, the spotlight is shifting toward one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, components of AI training performance: the network. Hi
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Date:
07/01/2025
A Summer Recharge

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

A Summer Recharge
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the July edition of Power Systems Design Europe. Summer is generally the quietest time for the industry before the busy autumn season. It gives us the chance to relax and recharge ourselves and also some time to reflect on the beginning of the year. Within a comparatively short period of time, things a
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Date:
07/01/2025
Larger and More Reliable Batteries and the Means to Charge Them

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Larger and More Reliable Batteries and the Means to Charge Them
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the July issue! We’ve just passed the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (sorry, Antarctica!), and with kids home from school and the weather considerably less treacherous, we hope you’re able to enjoy the outdoors, and pull yourself away from the workbench long enough for an ho
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Date:
07/01/2025
Bourns Announces High Heat Tolerant Thick Film Resistor Series in a Compact TO-227 Package

The Riedon™ PF2270 Series Power Film Resistors by Bourns®

Bourns Announces High Heat Tolerant Thick Film Resistor Series in a Compact TO-227 Package
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced a new thick film resistor series that delivers high heat tolerance in a compact TO-227 package. The Riedon™ PF2270 Series Power Film Resistors by Bourns® a
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Date:
07/01/2025
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