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Like the products they work with, power supplies have evolved to interface with PCs, simulate power sources such as…

Like the products they work with, power supplies have evolved to interface with PCs, simulate power sources such as batteries and solar cells, and…

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging…

The modeling tool from Xendee streamlines the proposal process for distributed energy resources projects by merging financial feasibility, quoting,…

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand.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

Drivetrains for wind turbines use outdated technology that can’t meet demand.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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

An integrated circuit, also known as a chip, is a miniaturized electronic circuit comprising interconnected semiconductor…

An integrated circuit, also known as a chip, is a miniaturized electronic circuit comprising interconnected semiconductor components commonly made…

In this article, Dr. Ridley describes new advanced circuit models that can be used to accurately predict the performance…

In this article, Dr. Ridley describes new advanced circuit models that can be used to accurately predict the performance of off-the-shelf…

A look at introducing machine learning techniques to help designers complete energy modeling and reduce the building…

A look at introducing machine learning techniques to help designers complete energy modeling and reduce the building sector's environmental…

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article…

Temperature regulation is key to maximizing the potential of solar panels and extending their lifespan. This article examines the innovative use of…

In this article, we will revisit a very old topic and apply practical rules to the problem. The subject is the stability…

In this article, we will revisit a very old topic and apply practical rules to the problem. The subject is the stability of a system where an input…

Question: Can you optimize the efficiency of a switching power supply? Answer: Yes, by minimizing hot loop PCB ESRs and…

Question: Can you optimize the efficiency of a switching power supply? Answer: Yes, by minimizing hot loop PCB ESRs and ESLs--an important method…

The global transition toward electric cars is getting a boost from industry suppliers. The Bosch team optimizes…

The global transition toward electric cars is getting a boost from industry suppliers. The Bosch team optimizes three-phase inverters and their DC…