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ROHM Debuts Two Non-Isolated Buck Converters with Built-in BiCMOS MOSFETs

The new 5 amp devices feature high withstand voltages, providing an extra margin of protection from destructive power surges.

July 19, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

Transformer Core Design and Cooling Classes

Two key transformer design parameters are the type of core and the type of cooling. Common types of cooling include dry and oil-immersed…

July 19, 2021 by Alex Roderick

ST’s Twin 5W Isolated Buck Converters Require No Opto-coupler or Ancillary Components

The A69861 and L69861 from STMicroelectronics (ST), are designed for automotive and industrial applications, respectively.

July 18, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

Melexis Unveils Automotive 200-2000A Current Sensors with Integrated Overcurrent Detection

High-accuracy 3.3V/5V sensors simplify inverter/converter control and battery management.

July 18, 2021 by Hailey Stewart

Utilizing Totem-Pole Bridgeless PFCs

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

July 18, 2021 by Trong Tue Vu

Melexis Releases New Online Magnetic Design Simulator

Melexis has developed a new free, online magnetic design simulator for engineers to enable the improvement of magnetic position sensor design.

July 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Digital Programmable 3 Phase 5kW AC-DC Power Supply Offers Compact Flexible Solution

Announcing an addition to the high power range of digital programmable 3 phase 5kW AC-DC power supplies offering flexible operation with…

July 17, 2021 by Hailey Stewart

STMicroelectronics and Arrival Partner on Next-Generation Electric Vehicles Technologies

STMicroelectronics has announced a new collaboration with electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer Arrival.

July 17, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

KIT Looks to Optimize Large Scale Production of Li-Ion Batteries with Automatic Error Detection

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is using automatic error detection to produce high-quality lithium-ion batteries. The process is implemented…

July 16, 2021 by Ahmad Ezzeddine

Murata Augments its Line Power Over Ethernet (POE) DC/DC Converters

The new 72 watt MYBSP01206AZFT provides an isolated 12 VDC at 6 amps and is compliant with IEEE 802.3bt Class 8

July 16, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

The Role of GaAs Diodes in High Performance Power Conversion

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…

July 16, 2021 by Iain Mosely

Researchers Aim to Develop Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries

NREL, NASA, and European researchers construct safer lithium batteries with polymer-based current collectors to prevent thermal runaway.

July 15, 2021 by Darshil Patel

Dialog Semiconductor Debuts ZVS Chipset for High Power Density PSUs

The new chipset will enable power supply units (PSU) of 100+ watts that are 30-50% smaller than those now available.

July 15, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

What is Transformer Overcurrent Protection?

Most electrical devices require overcurrent protection and transformers are no exception. Transformer overcurrent protection is required to protect…

July 15, 2021 by Alex Roderick

NXP’s GaN 5G Multi-Chip Modules Hold Promise for Energy-Efficient Mobile Networks Applications

NXP Semiconductors has integrated Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology into its 5G multi-chip module platform.

July 14, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Sensata’s Disconnect Solution Enables Faster and Safer EV Charging

The new unit from Sensata Technologies combines an electromechanical contactor and a fuse in a single module package.

July 14, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

Potential Transformer Operation, Applications and Accuracy

Learn about the operation and accuracy of potential transformers.

July 14, 2021 by Alex Roderick

Solid Power to go Public in $1.2B SPAC Merger

Solid Power, an EV battery maker backed by Ford and BMW, will go public in a $1.2 billion SPAC deal.

July 13, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell

TDK’s Series of 350W Convection Cooled Medical Power Supplies Can Deliver Peak Power of up to 1,000W

In addition to offering either 24, 30, 36, or 48 volts, all four members of the series provide a 5-volt, 0.3A isolated standby voltage output.

July 13, 2021 by Gary Elinoff

Understanding the Differences Between the N-channel and P-channel Field-effect Transistors (FETs)

Learn about the principles of and the operation of the field-effect transistor.

July 13, 2021 by Lorenzo Mari