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VisIC and AB Mikroelektronik GmbH to Develop EV Battery Disconnect Switch

VisIC and AB Mikroelektronik GmbH to Develop EV Battery Disconnect Switch

The high voltage, solid state switch will exploit VisIC’s D-mode D3GaN technology, specifically developed for automotive applications.


Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes.


Surrey University Generates Cathode Material For Potential Next-Generation Lithium Selenium Batteries

Surrey University Generates Cathode Material For Potential Next-Generation Lithium Selenium Batteries

University engineers from Surrey and Sydney create a cobalt-based battery material that enhances the performance of lithium selenium batteries.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Maxim Integrated’s Li+ Fuel Gauge IC Features Continuous Internal Self-Discharge Monitoring and Protection

Maxim Integrated’s Li+ Fuel Gauge IC Features Continuous Internal Self-Discharge Monitoring and Protection

This article highlights Maxim Integrated MAX17320 2 to 4 series cell Li-ion fuel gauge IC as the industry’s first to monitor self-discharge…


Tektronix and Oxford Brookes Take on Research and Testing of Equipment for Electric Race Cars

Tektronix and Oxford Brookes Take on Research and Testing of Equipment for Electric Race Cars

Tektronix provides equipment for students of the UK-based Oxford Brookes Racing team to test and validate prototypes of a single-seater electric…


News Nov 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
JOLT Energy’s High-Power Chargers Aim to Power the Future of E-Mobility

JOLT Energy’s High-Power Chargers Aim to Power the Future of E-Mobility

JOLT Energy, a Munich-based startup company founded in 2017, presents their MerlinOne mobile charging station that is not only ten times faster…


Mercedes-Benz Announces New Cobalt Supply Chain Practices

Mercedes-Benz Announces New Cobalt Supply Chain Practices

The German vehicle maker announced it will exclusively source cobalt and lithium from responsible mining-certified sites. Future generations of the…


News Nov 26, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Active and Passive Battery Pack Balancing Methods

Active and Passive Battery Pack Balancing Methods

There are a variety of ways to keeps a battery pack properly balanced. This article introduces the concept of active and passive cell balancing and…


Visteon’s Wireless BMS Technology for Electric Vehicles

Visteon’s Wireless BMS Technology for Electric Vehicles

Visteon Corporation announces the intent to produce wireless battery management system that is customizable for multiple electric vehicle platforms.


News Nov 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

Toshiba Launches Motor Driver IC

The Dual-Channel H-bridge device with PWM control will drive a single stepper motor or two brushed DC motors


Proton-Electrotex Unveils Thyristor Modules With Increased Power Density

Proton-Electrotex Unveils Thyristor Modules With Increased Power Density

The new devices feature higher surge current ratings and lower thermal junction-case resistance


Power System Grounding: Understanding Lightning Strikes

Power System Grounding: Understanding Lightning Strikes

Learn about the fundamentals of lightning strikes and the risk they pose for electric power systems and operator safety.


Hybrid Touring Car Championship to Use Delta Motorsport Intelligent Power-Dense Battery Packs

Hybrid Touring Car Championship to Use Delta Motorsport Intelligent Power-Dense Battery Packs

The battery pack and associated electronics developed by Delta Motorsport will also feature Vicor DC-DC converter power modules.


TDK Releases a Series of High CV Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

TDK Releases a Series of High CV Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The EPCOS B43647 series features snap-in terminals to facilitate easy PCB mounting


Understanding the Role of Cell Balancing in Battery Packs

Understanding the Role of Cell Balancing in Battery Packs

When a battery pack is designed using multiple cells in series, it is essential to design the system such that the cell voltages are balanced in…


Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments Introduces GaN FET Drivers for Automotive Applications

Texas Instruments expands high-voltage power management portfolio of units complete with internal protections, active power management, and…


Infineon, Texas Instruments, and PREMO Set to Showcase New Technology at Electronica

Infineon, Texas Instruments, and PREMO Set to Showcase New Technology at Electronica

The biennial electronica conference is returning this year for an all-digital event held Nov. 9 through Nov. 12.


News Nov 08, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
STMicroelectronics Introduces High-Voltage Gate Driver with 6kV Galvanic Isolation

STMicroelectronics Introduces High-Voltage Gate Driver with 6kV Galvanic Isolation

The 1200V device can sink and source up to 4A output current to simplify the design and enhance the reliability of mid- and high-power convertors,…


UnitedSiC Unveils Four JBS Diodes, Augmenting its Schottky Diode Portfolio

UnitedSiC Unveils Four JBS Diodes, Augmenting its Schottky Diode Portfolio

The new 1200 and 1700 volt Junction Barrier Schottky (JBS) diodes join the company’s 3rd generation of silicon carbide MPS diodes.