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Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…


Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

Estimating Virtual Semiconductor Diode Temperature Using Dynamic Thermal Impedance Curves

In applications like switched-mode power supplies, semiconductor devices often run in pulsed mode, not continuous waves. These devices might never…


Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Can Drivetrain Design Updates Improve Wind Turbine Efficiency?

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand. NREL and GE examined proposed designs for drivetrains that could…


tech insights Oct 18, 2023 by Zac Amos
Würth Electronik Introduces Toroidal Power Factor Correction Inductors

Würth Electronik Introduces Toroidal Power Factor Correction Inductors

New toroidal power factor correction chokes from Würth use flat wire windings that result in fewer winding losses when compared with traditional…


new products Sep 02, 2023 by Mike Falter
Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body giving it a sleek yet…


tech insights Aug 30, 2023 by Zac Amos
Hybrid PV Leaf Design Beats the Efficiency of Conventional Solar Panels

Hybrid PV Leaf Design Beats the Efficiency of Conventional Solar Panels

Researchers in the U.K. drew inspiration from nature to design a solar photovoltaic leaf with superior efficiency.


Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

Solar Expanding Its Footprint in North America

A Canadian diamond mine and manufacturing expansions in New Mexico and Louisiana are among the projects on the docket. 


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Wolfspeed Expands SiC Manufacturing Capabilities With Ion Implant System

Axcelis has announced shipment of a  Purion H200 SiC ion implant system to Wolfspeed to support expanded production of power semiconductor…


News Aug 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Researchers Validate Benefits of Dry Processing in Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

Researchers Validate Benefits of Dry Processing in Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

A study out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory assesses the benefits of dry processing in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. 


Why a Stable Switch-Mode Power Supply May Still Oscillate

Why a Stable Switch-Mode Power Supply May Still Oscillate

A perfectly stable switch-mode power supply may still oscillate due to its negative resistance at the input. This article examines the issue using…


DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

DOE Unlocks $100M Incentive for Products Made From Carbon Emissions

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $100 million grant program to incentivize states, local governments, and utilities to purchase…


News Aug 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Smart Water Cooling for Servers and Data Centers

Smart Water Cooling for Servers and Data Centers

The trend toward digitalization and the adoption of new technologies utilizing artificial intelligence has led to a significant increase in global…


SPICE but Better: Qorvo’s Free Circuit Simulation Software for Power Engineers

SPICE but Better: Qorvo’s Free Circuit Simulation Software for Power Engineers

Today’s power system designers face an increasingly complex hardware and software ecosystem, but a new product from Qorvo could change that,…


Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

British aerospace startup Pulsar Fusion aims to speed up space travel with its fusion-powered rocket engine, which recently started construction in…


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

America’s Incentive-Driven Solar Manufacturing Boom

Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act tasked the federal government with investing billions to jumpstart domestic solar manufacturing, aiming to…


Engineers Can Ditch Datasheets With Flux Generative AI Tool

Engineers Can Ditch Datasheets With Flux Generative AI Tool

The newest addition to Flux’s Copilot can fully understand datasheets, so users don’t have to.


Calculating RC Low-Pass Filter Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function

Calculating RC Low-Pass Filter Cut-Off Frequency and Transfer Function

Learn how to determine the RC low-pass filter's cut-off frequency and transfer function and plot the gain/frequency and phase/frequency…


AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

A new AI technique will help engineers and designers create vehicles that meet a variety of conflicting requirements.


Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

BMW Group has selected the Volfinity Cell Contacting System from Molex to be used in the battery management system for its next-generation…


News Jul 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
Eaton’s Self-Control Fuse Makes Safety a Reality for Battery Design

Eaton’s Self-Control Fuse Makes Safety a Reality for Battery Design

The self-control fuse products make safety a primary factor in power system design. This article will examine Eaton’s technology and its role in…


new products Jul 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz