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Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements

Power Quality Monitoring Part 1: The Importance of Standards-Compliant Power Quality Measurements

This article discusses the importance of power quality (PQ) measurements in today’s electric infrastructure and reviews areas of application for…


Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Powering a Green Future: Insights from Infineon’s Peter Wawer

Dr. Peter Wawer brings insights from a distinguished career that has touched three unique major semiconductor technologies: silicon photovoltaics,…


Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia Adds Interactive Datasheets for MOSFET Selection

Nexperia updates its MOSFET offerings with new datasheets allowing engineers to see devices respond to different voltages, temperatures, and other…


Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

Stepper Motors Part 2: Motor Drive Circuit Types and Operation

This article reviews the types and operation of stepper motor drive circuits used in precise positioning and control applications. It examines…


New Products From PCIM Europe 2023

New Products From PCIM Europe 2023

Advancing power electronics is one of the keys to increasing EV and power system efficiencies while reducing costs. 


Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

Insulation Failure Detection in EV Batteries

One of the issues with electric vehicle batteries is insulation failure. A proven approach to detecting and correcting this failure lies in…


6 Techniques for Controlling Harmonic Distortion

6 Techniques for Controlling Harmonic Distortion

Harmonics–currents or voltages at a multiple of the power systems’ fundamental frequencies– originate from non-linear loads in power systems.…


Kikusui PXB Series | Digital Datasheet

Kikusui PXB Series | Digital Datasheet

The Kikusui PXB series of 20 kilowatt DC bidirectional power supplies sit in a compact single 3U size frame and are ideal for defense, aerospace,…


Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

A lithium-ion sieve developed by German researchers can be used to recover lithium from regional geothermal waters in Europe. 


Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem Introduces Sintering Nano-Silver Pastes 

Toyochem introduces sintering nano-silver pastes engineered for power electronics bonding in automotive applications. 


new products May 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Examining the Role of ESSIs and Databases in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Examining the Role of ESSIs and Databases in Battery Energy Storage Systems

Energy storage system integrators develop and sell battery-powered energy storage systems. They are key to the growth of energy storage systems in…


Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Researchers in Japan are developing a DC power transmission system to transmit offshore wind power over long distances without interruptions from…


News May 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

PCIM Europe 2023 Announces Young Talent Awards

Three Best Paper Awards, a Young Researcher Award, and a Young Engineer Award are presented at Europe’s premier power electronic conference.


News May 12, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

A vastly complex computer simulation helps researchers develop strategies for dealing with wind events that could damage offshore wind turbines.


Experimental Results of Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Frequencies and Loads

Experimental Results of Isolated Flying Capacitor Multilevel Converter Frequencies and Loads

This article presents the experimental results of isolated flying capacitor multilevel converters, including tests at different frequencies and loads.


Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

Inductive Coupler “Listens” for CSS Communication in EV Charging Cables

The MICU 300A-SLF series of inductive couplers supports high-voltage EV charging cable sniffing/CSS listening to help with charging system design,…


new products May 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Report: Strategies to Boost Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

An exhaustive report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined opportunities and barriers to bringing advanced…


EPC Launches Gallium Nitride Power Electronics at PCIM Europe

EPC Launches Gallium Nitride Power Electronics at PCIM Europe

Efficient Power Conversion has created a three-phase motor drive inverter that provides smoother, quieter operation and higher efficiency. 


Calculating Power In RL And RC Circuits

Calculating Power In RL And RC Circuits

This article will discuss the fundamentals of power in RL and RC circuits, including how power is calculated and the different types of power…


GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

GaN Systems OBC Reference Design has 36% Higher Power Density

​​​​​​​The new onboard charger (OBC) reference design from GaN Systems uses the latest GaN power transistor technologies to support…


new products May 10, 2023 by Mike Falter