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ST Releases Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

ST Releases Reference Board for High-Current Brushless Motors

The ready-to-use circular board reference design puts 750 W drive capability into a circular PCB just 50 mm (1.9”) in diameter.


Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Ditching the Draft: Heat Pump Uses Water Instead of Air

Researchers claim their water pumps perform better than air pumps.


tech insights Aug 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.


Out of the Ashes: Nuclear Redux, Part 2

Out of the Ashes: Nuclear Redux, Part 2

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.


Can Concrete Batteries Power the Future?

Can Concrete Batteries Power the Future?

MIT research shows how combining carbon black, water, and cement can create supercapacitors that can transform renewable energy storage. 


Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Iron-based cathodes can provide greater energy density at a lower price than the current leading cathode materials in EV batteries.


tech insights Aug 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Shocking Solutions: Safeguarding Devices From Electrical Faults

Protection against faults is crucial for any electrical system. This article examines various protective devices, highlighting their roles and best…


Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.


Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Troubleshooting 9 Common DC-DC Buck Converter Issues

Switch-mode, low-voltage, DC-DC, single-phase, non-isolated, basic buck converter circuits don't always work as planned. This article helps…


Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Can Fishing Boats Become Hydropower Producers?

Alaskan-based startup Sitkana has created small-scale hydropower installations for coastal regions or fishing vessels.


News Aug 06, 2024 by John Nieman
Prepping for Fault-Managed Power Adoption

Prepping for Fault-Managed Power Adoption

Industry group supports the global adoption of a new method for safely delivering more power over long distances.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

Analyzing Load Profile Distortion in High-Power EV Charging

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…


Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Daihen deployed Infineon’s CoolSic 2000 V modules for its grid storage unit-type advanced power conditioners.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo will mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium metal battery cells for electric vehicles.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

With energy storage demand growth comes challenges, and solutions lie in an unlikely source: data center innovation.


Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Rectifier Series Delivers Big Performance in Small Package

Package design enables Nexperia’s rectifiers to meet more stringent creepage and clearance standards without compromising performance.


new products Aug 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ROHM Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

ROHM Blends Analog and Digital for Optimal Power Control

LogiCoA provides digital precision with power consumption equivalent to analog power supplies.


new products Aug 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Nuclear Redux: The Complexities of Recommissioning

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.


Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

With this tiny EV, drivers can swap out their batteries and return to the road in minutes. But can battery swapping work on a larger scale?


News Aug 02, 2024 by John Nieman