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TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

TL431: The Precision Shunt Regulator That Quietly Took Over Power Supplies

A bandgap reference, an error amplifier, and an output transistor in one three-pin device. It's still a staple after nearly five decades.


tech insights Dec 10, 2025 by Luke James
Hydrohertz Aims To Enable Precision EV Battery Thermal Control

Hydrohertz Aims To Enable Precision EV Battery Thermal Control

The Dectravalve thermal management system divides the battery pack into independent cooling zones.


News Dec 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
TDK Adds High-Current Inrush Limiters for High-Power Systems

TDK Adds High-Current Inrush Limiters for High-Power Systems

The S30 and S36 NTC thermistors target large power supplies, inverters, and motor drives with ratings up to 35 A and 750 J.


new products Dec 09, 2025 by Luke James
3D Power-Free Device Heats and Cools Buildings With Sunlight

3D Power-Free Device Heats and Cools Buildings With Sunlight

Researchers have developed a passive device modeled after traditional Asian architecture that regulates building temperatures using a shape-memory…


tech insights Dec 09, 2025 by Luke James
Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 1

Solving Military-Avionics DC-DC Power Challenges with Modularity—Part 1

We begin this article series on understanding standard parameters and best practices for the effective design of aerospace and military-grade power…


Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Rohm, Littelfuse, and Ideal Semiconductor each introduced high-performance MOSFETs.


new products Dec 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

Substation Components—Part 8: Grounding/Earthing Systems

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.


Designing The Next Generation Standard Power Supply

Designing The Next Generation Standard Power Supply

Power your next-generation designs with compact, high-efficiency AC/DC supplies engineered for…


Identifying Specific Defects Limiting SHJ Solar Cell Efficiency

Identifying Specific Defects Limiting SHJ Solar Cell Efficiency

Scientists have refined an analysis method to isolate previously unresolved defect types in silicon heterojunction solar cells that provides a…


tech insights Dec 05, 2025 by Luke James
Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time data allows for precise,…


Multilevel Topology for AI System Efficiency: Foundations for the Future

Multilevel Topology for AI System Efficiency: Foundations for the Future

Learn about ICERGi’s patented multilevel topology, digital control and gate drive solutions for powering AI, industrial, and EV charging…


Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

ABB, Gamesa Electric, Onsemi, Innoscience, Desert Mountain Energy, and Antares Nuclear have been busy making deals and plans to strengthen their…


News Dec 04, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Shell’s Liquid EV Cooling Could Cut Charging Times to 10 Minutes

Shell’s Liquid EV Cooling Could Cut Charging Times to 10 Minutes

Shell has developed an “all-in-one” thermal cooling fluid that can cool battery packs and electric vehicle powertrains.


News Dec 03, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

Optimizing DC-DC Converter Stability

This article investigates the optimization of DC-DC converter stability through AC analysis in the frequency-domain and transient analysis in the…


3 Enhanced Tools To Help Utilities Combat Grid Strain

3 Enhanced Tools To Help Utilities Combat Grid Strain

Schneider, Siemens, and Sense have released upgraded software and tools aimed at boosting grid capacity, visibility, and flexibility amid rising…


News Dec 02, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Are AI Data Centers Putting Net-Zero Goals Out of Reach?

Are AI Data Centers Putting Net-Zero Goals Out of Reach?

AI data centers are on track to increase carbon emissions as much as 20%. A Cornell University report proposes ways to slow the trend.


Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

Unlocking the Potential of Multilevel Power Conversion Topologies

This article explores the design challenges of a Flying Capacitor Multilevel (FCML) Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit.


Gate Driver from Rohm Runs Cooler Without Stirring Up EMI

Gate Driver from Rohm Runs Cooler Without Stirring Up EMI

ROHM’s BD67871MWV-Z three-phase BLDC motor gate driver uses TriC3 technology to cut MOSFET heat generation while maintaining low EMI in 12 to 48…


Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

By employing a fluxless reflow process using formic acid vapor, flux residues can be eliminated, processes are streamlined, and power device…


Wolfspeed Launches 1200 V SiC Six-Pack Power Modules Targeting E-Mobility

Wolfspeed Launches 1200 V SiC Six-Pack Power Modules Targeting E-Mobility

The Gen-4 modules aim to increase current capability and extend e-mobility inverter lifetime.


new products Nov 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz