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Debunking GaN Cost and Reliability Myths

Debunking GaN Cost and Reliability Myths

The GaN market is booming. The latest data from analysts Yole predicts a 49% CAGR for GaN between 2022 and 2028. Many companies understand…


Medical Converters for Healthy Batteries

Medical Converters for Healthy Batteries

Rechargeable batteries have been used for decades to store electrical energy. Maintenance-free AGM or EFP batteries not only make usage easier and…


Texas Adds Utility-Scale Liquid-Cooled Battery Storage System

Texas Adds Utility-Scale Liquid-Cooled Battery Storage System

A 150 MW/300 MWh liquid-cooled battery storage project started commercial operation in West Texas.


News Jan 15, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Longest Land, Subsea Interconnector Will Transform Renewable Energy Sharing

Longest Land, Subsea Interconnector Will Transform Renewable Energy Sharing

The Viking Link, the longest interconnector traversing both land and sea, will help Denmark and the U.K. share renewable energy economies, lower…


News Jan 15, 2024 by John Nieman
A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

A Closer Look at Modular Silicon Carbide Device Evaluation

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.


Instrumentation Power Supply Basics

Instrumentation Power Supply Basics

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


Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…


Examining the Causes of Transformer Insulation Failure

Examining the Causes of Transformer Insulation Failure

Learn the reasons behind insulation-related transformer failures.


Optimizing Wind Converter Designs

Optimizing Wind Converter Designs

This article describes the essential components to optimize wind converter performance.


Examining High-Power Buck Switching Regulator Modules

Examining High-Power Buck Switching Regulator Modules

Designers seeking a power supply providing a very high operating current should consider this alternative.


History’s 10 Most Notorious Blackouts

History’s 10 Most Notorious Blackouts

This article explores ten of the most notorious power blackouts in history and offers insight into how blackouts can be minimized and even…


Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

This article describes the most significant risks influencing a battery and what engineers must consider when designing a battery management system.


A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

A Solution for Accurate High-Voltage Power Measurement

HIOKI’s high-voltage divider is an important addition to power measurement solutions.


Conducted EMI Reduction Techniques for Wireless Power Systems

Conducted EMI Reduction Techniques for Wireless Power Systems

The article discusses wireless power transfer system operation and challenges in meeting EMI, especially conducted emission requirements. A…


Current Transformers: Operation, Types, and Polarity Considerations

Current Transformers: Operation, Types, and Polarity Considerations

Learn about current transformers and their essential role in transforming large currents into smaller ones, including winding ratios, types, and…


How Cavity Pumps Help Secure the Lithium Supply Chain

How Cavity Pumps Help Secure the Lithium Supply Chain

Engineering designs from electric vehicles to energy storage systems require a robust lithium supply chain. Here’s what engineers need to know…


Enhancing Grid Resilience With Mobile Emergency Generators

Enhancing Grid Resilience With Mobile Emergency Generators

Mobile emergency power generators are increasingly used for disaster relief, but deploying these units can be challenging. Researchers have created…


tech insights Dec 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

The Mechanics of Operating DC Generators

Learn about the operating mechanisms of DC generators involving components like the armature, commutator, brush assembly, and field windings.…


Winding Connections and Applications of Buck-Boost Transformers

Winding Connections and Applications of Buck-Boost Transformers

This article will teach you about buck-boost transformers, winding connections, and their applications. The primary focus is on boosting (raising)…


Sizing Transformers for Single- and Three-Phase Loads

Sizing Transformers for Single- and Three-Phase Loads

This article spotlights the principles of sizing wye and delta-connected transformers to efficiently handle single- and three-phase loads.