Power Semiconductors

    January 2026
    Safe and Easy Surge Protection

    Safe and Easy Surge Protection

    ­The new VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact protect both the installers and the end equipment. The new SPDs feature miswiring and touch protection, plus a reduced tightening torque of just 3 Newton-meters (Nm). The family includes the VAL-US-SPP, designed
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    Date:
    01/26/2026
    Henkel Launches Next Generation Polyurethane Potting Solution for Industrial and Power Electronics Reliability

    Henkel Launches Next Generation Polyurethane Potting Solution for Industrial and Power Electronics Reliability

    ­In today’s rapidly evolving industrial and power electronics landscape, manufacturers face increasing pressure to enhance reliability, extend product lifetimes, and ensure stable performance under harsher operating conditions. Systems such as motor controls, power supplies, inverters, battery management un
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    Date:
    01/23/2026
    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 48V World

    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 48V World

    ­Today more and more power electronic systems are transitioning from 12V to 48V to garner competitive advantage. Vicor is supporting this movement by introducing a new family of 48V to 12V DC-DC converters. These new products help to easily transition to 48V architectures while reducing power losses and deliv
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    Date:
    01/23/2026
    10 Watt Wide-Input Converters for Industrial Applications

    10 Watt Wide-Input Converters for Industrial Applications

    ­TRACO Power is proud to announce the releases of the new TMR 10WI series. This product launch consists of isolated DC/DC converters designed for versatility, offering a wide input range from 4.5 VDC to 75 VDC. Thanks to their high efficiency of up to 89%, these converters achieve a compact SIP-8 form factor, wit
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    Date:
    01/16/2026
    Russelectric, a Siemens Business, Highlights RTSCD Commercial Duty Service Entrance Rated Transfer Switches

    Russelectric, a Siemens Business, Highlights RTSCD Commercial Duty Service Entrance Rated Transfer Switches

    ­Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, announces its new RTSCD-SE Commercial Duty Service Entrance Transfer Switches, a cost-effective option ideal for commercial spaces. Educational campuses, high-rise complexes, industrial plants, an
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    Date:
    01/15/2026
    Menlo Micro and Microchip Technology Validate the First MEMS-Based Hot-Switched Power Panel

    Menlo Micro and Microchip Technology Validate the First MEMS-Based Hot-Switched Power Panel

    ­Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) announced in partnership with Microchip Technology, a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, that it has successfully completed the hot switching validation of a MEMS-based 1000V/500A (0.5 megawatt) rel
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    Date:
    01/05/2026
    Bidirectional Charging Systems at Different Power Levels

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    Figures 1a and 1b: Unidirectional and bidirectional charging systems (Source: Bel Fuse)

    ­Power conversion is a key function within energy management and storage systems, and a growing market for energy-efficient solutions is driving innovation in power electronics. Bidirectional charging (BDC) is one such innovation that transforms energy management and enables a wide range of new applications. In
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    Date:
    01/01/2026
    Flexible Engine Power Plants

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    Figure 1: Flexibility capacity additions to 2050 (Energy Transition Scenario)

    ­In modern power systems, flexibility is more than just a technical necessity – it’s also a highly effective tool to unlock new profit-boosting revenue streams. As the share of renewables increases, the need for flexibility in power systems is increasing with it. Plants that integrate reciprocating internal co
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    Date:
    01/01/2026

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