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Understanding Corona Discharge in High-Voltage Transmission Lines

Understanding Corona Discharge in High-Voltage Transmission Lines

The article explores the phenomenon of corona discharge in high-voltage transmission lines and outlines key mitigation techniques.


Nexperia Shrinks Designs With BJTs in Compact CFP15 Packages

Nexperia Shrinks Designs With BJTs in Compact CFP15 Packages

Nexperia’s MJPE-series BJTs in CFP15B format offer smaller footprints and strong thermal performance for automotive and industrial designs.


PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

PCB Embedding of Semiconductor Dies: Enabling Next-Gen Power Electronics

The embedding of semiconductor dies, particularly GaN and SiC MOSFETs, into PCB structures provides multiple system-level benefits. Learn how this…


Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Biz Briefs: Tech Companies Partner Up, Change Leaders, and More

Joint projects, acquisitions, and new leadership dominated recent business strategies in power grids, electric vehicles, SiC, and semiconductors.


News Jul 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Design Requirements of Transmission Line Towers

Design Requirements of Transmission Line Towers

This article provides an overview of transmission line towers, covering their structural designs, functional classifications, mechanical loading…


EPC Intros GaN 3-Phase Motor Drive Inverter Eval Board

EPC Intros GaN 3-Phase Motor Drive Inverter Eval Board

EPC9196 brings high-speed, medium-voltage BLDC drive capability to compact platforms.


new products Jun 26, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Powerline Modules Streamline EV Charger Installation

Powerline Modules Streamline EV Charger Installation

MaxLinear and Comtrend have released G.hn powerline communication modules that eliminate the need for Ethernet or extra wiring.


A Smarter Way to Charge Batteries

A Smarter Way to Charge Batteries

Iontra’s charge control MCU chips offer an innovative solution to improve battery charging performance, leading to faster and safer charging and…


EVs Shift to Axial, Dual-Rotor and Magnet-Free Drives

EVs Shift to Axial, Dual-Rotor and Magnet-Free Drives

Electric vehicle motor architecture is evolving rapidly, with axial-flux, dual-rotor, and magnet-free designs advancing efficiency and integration.


tech insights Jun 19, 2025 by Luke James
Report Finds 72% of BESS Defects Occur at System Level

Report Finds 72% of BESS Defects Occur at System Level

Clean Energy Associates’ audit of battery energy storage systems recommends better quality control in battery energy storage system manufacturing…


Infineon, Nvidia Team Up for 800 V Power in AI Data Centers

Infineon, Nvidia Team Up for 800 V Power in AI Data Centers

The companies will develop an entirely novel power architecture for future AI data centers.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

New Power Components Tackle Tough Design Challenges

TDK, Littelfuse, and Novosense have released components targeting scalability, thermal resilience, and EMI issues.


new products May 29, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping design safer battery control systems and innovative battery materials.


Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Compact SiC Module for High Power Density On-Board Chargers

Today’s on-board chargers (OBCs) can benefit from lighter and more efficient electronic components. Learn how compact transfer molded power…


Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Web Simulation: Broadening Access to Power Electronics Modeling

Browser-based simulation tools for power electronics offer advantages over traditional desktop software. Learn how this approach simplifies…


3 New Power MOSFETs Offer Improved System Performance

3 New Power MOSFETs Offer Improved System Performance

The latest devices from Microchip, Rohm, and Semi-Q offer enhanced radiation protection, increased operation range, lower conduction losses, and…


new products May 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
AI-Powered Digital Twins for a Resilient Energy Infrastructure and Wildfire Prevention

AI-Powered Digital Twins for a Resilient Energy Infrastructure and Wildfire Prevention

Siemens Energy and NVIDIA are building geospatially accurate 3D AI models of our electrical grid to optimize utility operations, maintenance, and…


PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

PCIM 2025: Wide Bandgap Innovations for EVs, Testing, Design

This year’s PCIM featured wide bandgap products from Rohde & Schwarz, Wise Integration, and Texas Instruments.


News May 13, 2025 by Luke James
Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

Rohm Spins High-Power Density SiC Modules for Onboard Chargers

With its compact heat dissipation design, the new modules are designed to "sets a new standard for onboard chargers."


new products May 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Hyundai Tech Detects and Kills Battery Fires Quickly

Hyundai Tech Detects and Kills Battery Fires Quickly

Hyundai Mobis brings a new line of defense against thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries.


News May 06, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell