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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.


Nexperia Announces ASFET Line of MOSFETs Tailored to Specific Applications

Nexperia Announces ASFET Line of MOSFETs Tailored to Specific Applications

Because one size doesn’t fit all, Application Specific FETs (ASFETs) allow designers to more easily focus on the specs most relevant to the task…


NAWA Technologies Introduces a Nano-Based Electrode Solution

NAWA Technologies Introduces a Nano-Based Electrode Solution

NAWA Technologies has utilized its patented vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNT) to create a highly conductive electrode for ultracapacitors…


Infineon’s CoolSiC MOSFETs Used in EA Elektro-Automatik Power Supplies

Infineon’s CoolSiC MOSFETs Used in EA Elektro-Automatik Power Supplies

EA Elektro-Automatik bidirectional laboratory power supplies are aimed at testing EV and HEV power components


University Researchers Develop an Eco-Friendly Power Storage Battery Using Vanillin

University Researchers Develop an Eco-Friendly Power Storage Battery Using Vanillin

TU Graz University researchers discover a way of replacing liquid electrolytes in redox flow batteries by using a plant-based compound called…


News Oct 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Infineon Promotes Electro-Mobility, Partners with Volkswagen’s ID.3 Tour Throughout Germany

Infineon Promotes Electro-Mobility, Partners with Volkswagen’s ID.3 Tour Throughout Germany

Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has partnered up with the ID.3 Tour in Germany to promote electro-mobility applications.


A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

This article looks at different device configurations of MOSFETs and FinFETs and their evolution. It also discusses how 3D configuration allows for…


Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt secures $600 million round to expand its battery production and recycling capacity in Europe.


News Oct 29, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.


Researchers Develop an Electrode Material for Potential Use in Electric Vehicles

Researchers Develop an Electrode Material for Potential Use in Electric Vehicles

Researchers from China use a composite of black phosphorus and graphite to create an anode material for more stable, efficient, fast charging…


News Oct 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Renesas’ New Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Offers Ultra-Low Quiescent Current

Renesas’ New Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Offers Ultra-Low Quiescent Current

The ISL9122A is a power-saving solution aimed at wearables, energy harvesting and battery-operated IoT devices


Low-Power Printed Electronics Could Use Light and Electromagnetic Waves to Operate

Low-Power Printed Electronics Could Use Light and Electromagnetic Waves to Operate

Researchers uncover a new approach for developing more efficient printed electronics that could use light and electromagnetic waves from the…


News Oct 23, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida