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Maxim Integrated Introduces Solar Harvesting Solution

Maxim Integrated Introduces Solar Harvesting Solution

By enabling solar charging in these highly space-constrained products, the MAX20361 can extend the runtime of those devices by providing a…


Littelfuse Expands its Line of 1500V Solar String Fuses

Littelfuse Expands its Line of 1500V Solar String Fuses

The new fuses include models rated from 35 to 60 amps with fault currents of up to 50 kA


Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

This article introduces conventional isolated gate driver technology, including discrete transformer, opto-isolated, and capacitive methods, though…


ADI’s Wireless BMS in Rimac’s Supercar EV

ADI’s Wireless BMS in Rimac’s Supercar EV

Analog Devices (ADI) and Rimac Automobili have built on a strong partnership in order to develop a new wireless battery management system (BMS) for…


2020’s Most Successful EV Technology Announcements in the Power Electronics Industry

2020’s Most Successful EV Technology Announcements in the Power Electronics Industry

The line between the nascent electric vehicle industry and the electronics world is getting ever more blurred, and nowhere is this more prevalent…


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.


Fronius Uses Infineon Technology in 10kW Solar Inverter

Fronius Uses Infineon Technology in 10kW Solar Inverter

The combined efforts from Infineon Technologies AG and Fronius International GmbH have led to an all-in-one, self-sufficient solar inverter that…


Providing a New Hub for Fast-Charging EV Chargers

Providing a New Hub for Fast-Charging EV Chargers

New York State announced the installation of another charging hub in a new location in Jefferson County for charging any electric vehicle.


News Dec 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
E-PEAS PMIC Featured in Xeelas’ Solar-Power Asset Monitoring and Tracking Solutions

E-PEAS PMIC Featured in Xeelas’ Solar-Power Asset Monitoring and Tracking Solutions

This article highlights e-peas s AEM10941 power management IC (PMIC) has been designed into battery-less monitoring hardware from Dutch firm Xeelas.


Foxconn Launches Open Platform for Electric Vehicles

Foxconn Launches Open Platform for Electric Vehicles

Smart manufacturing firm Foxconn Technology Group released a new software and hardware open platform for electric vehicles.


Tesla’s 4680: A Cobalt-Free Silicon Battery Solution

Tesla’s 4680: A Cobalt-Free Silicon Battery Solution

Tesla’s new 4680 battery solution offers a tabless electrode to improve thermal management and deliver 6x the amount of power while decreasing…


Ingeteam’s New High Power DFIG Wind Converters Obtain Certification

Ingeteam’s New High Power DFIG Wind Converters Obtain Certification

Ingeteam features a new generation of high power DFIG wind converters that have been specially developed to minimize this risk, making them the…


World EV Day Aims to Increase Global Electric Vehicle Adoption

World EV Day Aims to Increase Global Electric Vehicle Adoption

ABB and Green.TV are teaming up on a campaign to encourage new or prospective electric vehicle drivers to commit to purchasing an EV as their next…


News Sep 05, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Delphi Technologies’ Newest EV-Based Products Initiate Industry Expansion

Delphi Technologies’ Newest EV-Based Products Initiate Industry Expansion

Delphi Technologies initiates market expansion of electric vehicle technologies through winning new business with Chinese Original Equipment…


News Aug 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Hager Group and AUDI Work on Vehicle to Home Charging Techniques

Hager Group and AUDI Work on Vehicle to Home Charging Techniques

Hager Group and AUDI propose a novel methodology to provide sufficient capacity for houses utilizing renewable energy sources through research…


News Aug 24, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
NSF Funds University Program to Overcome EV Range and Charging Limitations

NSF Funds University Program to Overcome EV Range and Charging Limitations

Utah State University has secured a $26 million grant from the NSF to establish an electric transportation research facility. 


News Aug 22, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Chargers To Boost Modernization of Japan’s EV Charging

ABB Chargers To Boost Modernization of Japan’s EV Charging

With a charging power of 180kW, ABB’s next generation of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers have been designed for future electric buses,…


Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch, a Silicon Valley startup with AI-embedded soft-switching controller technology, has named Andre Willis as new VP of Engineering.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


Yotta Energy Integrates Murata’s 24V Battery Cells Into Solar Panel Controller, SolarLEAF

Yotta Energy Integrates Murata’s 24V Battery Cells Into Solar Panel Controller, SolarLEAF

Yotta Energy has announced that solar panel-level storage, SolarLEAF powered by Murata Electronics’ lithium iron phosphate battery cells can be…