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GreenCore and Loop Energy Partner to Develop Hydrogen-Powered EV Charging Stations

GreenCore and Loop Energy announce entry into a partnership focusing on the design and development of hydrogen-powered fast-charging stations.

Bourns’ New Surge Protectors Tackle MOV Degradation Issues

The new IsoMOV protectors combine MOV and Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) protection in a single component

Intelligent Power Amplifier Module Based on GaN FETs

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…

University Researchers Develop a Low-Cost Technique for Exploring Faster-Charging Next Generation Batteries

Researchers from the University of Cambridge announce the development of a microscopy technique that can help elucidate how lithium-ion batteries…

Three Things Engineers Should Know About Power Protection

ITEC Becomes an Independent Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer

Nexperia has announced that its semiconductor equipment manufacturing division ITEC is launching as a separate independent entity.

STMicroelectronics Unveils Three New Series of RF LDMOS Power Transistors

The 30 new devices are targeted at RF power amplifiers (PA) operating at frequencies of up to 4GHz

Understanding the Differences Between True Power, Reactive Power, and Apparent Power

Transformers come in many sizes and types. Transformers are rated by their capacity in volt-amps (VA). The smallest transformers may be rated at…

Extremely Compact Single-chip PMIC Solution From Nordice Semiconductor at Rutronik

The unit features thermal battery protection and automatic selection of three charging modes: automatic trickle charge, constant current, and…

Microchip Expands SiC Portfolio with 1700V Solutions

Today’s energy-efficient electric charging systems powering commercial vehicle propulsion, as well as auxiliary power systems, solar inverters,…

Cirrus Logic to Acquire Lion Semiconductor for $335 Million

Cirrus Logic announces its agreement to acquire Lion Semiconductor to grow its mixed-signal business.

Magna-Power Extends the its Series of AC/DC Power Supplies to 10kW

The 18 new programmable devices models stay true to SL Series’ 1U (1.75” high) rack-mount form factor.

What are Depletion-mode MOSFETs?

Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Zurich Instruments to Strengthen Quantum Technology Positioning

German electronics giant Rohde & Schwarz broadens its expansion into quantum computing with the acquisition of Swiss test and measurement firm…

Fraunhofer IAF Establishes a GaN Low Voltage IC Design for 3-Phase Motor Inverters

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF), explored new research through their latest ideas for integrating GaN-based ICs for…

Finding the Peak Current of an Isolated Gate Driver

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…

Murata Launches a Series of Compact 2 Watt DC/DC Converters

The nine dual output, bipolar surface mounted (SMT) devices are aimed at powering MOSFET gate drivers.

A New Thermal Management Material for Electronic Chips

Researchers at UCLA developed an effective thermal management material that keeps processors running cool.