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On a Power Journey: Young and Ambitious–How Nexperia Delivers on its Aspiring Plans for Growth

On a Power Journey: Young and Ambitious–How Nexperia Delivers on its Aspiring Plans for Growth

Just five years ago, European headquartered Nexperia entered the semiconductor market as an independent entity. The former Standard Products…


National Electrical Code Basics: Computing Branch Circuits, Feeders and Service for a One-Family Dwelling

National Electrical Code Basics: Computing Branch Circuits, Feeders and Service for a One-Family Dwelling

Learn how to calculate branch circuits, feeders, and service in a one-family dwelling.


Higher Performance Powder Cores by Improving Green Density Envelopment

Higher Performance Powder Cores by Improving Green Density Envelopment

The magnetic powder cores based on atomized Fe-Si-Al particles were widely used in inductors due to their low core loss, high performance in…


Benefits of Modular Approach in Medium Power Automotive Applications

Benefits of Modular Approach in Medium Power Automotive Applications

Learn the benefits derived from the adoption of a modular approach based on ACEPACK SMIT with respect to the traditional trough-hole discrete one.


DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

A DC/DC step-up or boost converter is one of the simplest switch-mode converter types, increasing the input voltage based on a given scenario.


CERN Tasks ABB with Revamping its Cooling, Ventilation Systems

CERN Tasks ABB with Revamping its Cooling, Ventilation Systems

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) announced a new project with ABB to reduce energy waste in its cooling and ventilation…


News Jun 29, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Opinion: Japan’s “Clean” Hydrogen From Australia Is a Dirty Breakthrough

Opinion: Japan’s “Clean” Hydrogen From Australia Is a Dirty Breakthrough

Earlier this year, the two nations successfully transported liquid hydrogen across the Pacific for the first time. For countries with limited…


News Jun 29, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Connected Energy Secures £15 Million in Funding to Scale Up Operations

Connected Energy Secures £15 Million in Funding to Scale Up Operations

Connected Energy receives funding to continue the development of its second-life electric vehicle battery technology and business expansion.


News Jun 29, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Sony and Honda Sign Electric Vehicle Development Deal

Sony and Honda Sign Electric Vehicle Development Deal

Sony and Honda formed a $73 million joint venture to develop electric vehicles and mobility services. EE Power digs into the deal.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
LEGO Is Going Green

LEGO Is Going Green

LEGO bricks come in a wide range of colors—but it might be the company’s new green look that’s grabbing attention.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Isolation Solutions for Harsh Industrial and Automotive Applications

Isolation Solutions for Harsh Industrial and Automotive Applications

MPS offers a suite of isolated solutions designed to meet stringent high-power requirements. These solutions include isolated gate drivers,…


Hydroelectric Archimedes Screw Launches in Scottish Highlands

Hydroelectric Archimedes Screw Launches in Scottish Highlands

A hydroelectric power project utilizing a unique Archimedes screw design recently came online along the banks of Scotland’s River Ness.


News Jun 28, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Three Industry Powerhouses Debut BLDC Motor Control Solutions

Three Industry Powerhouses Debut BLDC Motor Control Solutions

Infineon, Power Integrations and Microchip have each introduced solutions to ease brushless DC motor (BLDC) control this month.


Magneto-ionics for Accurate SOC Estimation in Lithium-ion Batteries

Magneto-ionics for Accurate SOC Estimation in Lithium-ion Batteries

Researchers at the University of Buffalo show how a magnetic material can monitor the amount of charge left inside a battery.


News Jun 27, 2022 by Darshil Patel
DC/DC Conversion Principles

DC/DC Conversion Principles

SiC MOSFET Power Modules for Automotive Applications

SiC MOSFET Power Modules for Automotive Applications

Leapers Semiconductor, a developer and manufacturer of SiC power modules, has introduced its HPD series SiC power modules designed specifically for…


Solid Power Now Producing EV-scale Solid-state Batteries

Solid Power Now Producing EV-scale Solid-state Batteries

The company completed its EV cell pilot line earlier this month and will look to deliver full-scale batteries to its partners before the year is out.


News Jun 25, 2022 by Ian Hahn
ST’s New Chip Could Save 15 Nuclear Plants Worth of Energy

ST’s New Chip Could Save 15 Nuclear Plants Worth of Energy

The latest controller chip from STMicroelectronics incorporates an Arm Cortex-M0+ core and is designed to boost efficiency in USB-PD 3.1 adapters.


Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Fault Currents Are One Challenge Facing Grid-Scale Renewables

Adapting large-scale power grids to run safely and reliably on solar and wind power will require some adaptations.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Designing Electronics to Pass the EMC Test Part 1

Designing Electronics to Pass the EMC Test Part 1

In Part 1, a systematic approach to minimize conducted emissions.