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GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Boards: EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202

GaN Motor Drive Evaluation Boards: EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202

Engineers need practical tools for evaluating GaN motor inverter architectures. The boards described in this article, EPC9186HC2/HC3 and EPC91202,…


Modern AC Electric System Blackouts Hypothesis

Modern AC Electric System Blackouts Hypothesis

Growing renewable power sources—PV, WECS, EV charging—are changing the electric power system. This article investigates recent Southern…


Toshiba Launches Photovoltaic Photocoupler for High Voltage SSR

Toshiba Launches Photovoltaic Photocoupler for High Voltage SSR

Toshiba's TLX9920 eliminates the secondary power supply in MOSFET gate drive circuits, delivering 5000 VRMS isolation in a compact SO6L package.


EPC Intros 5 kW 3-Phase GaN Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

EPC Intros 5 kW 3-Phase GaN Inverters for Robotics and Light EVs

The EPC9186HC2 and EPC9186HC3 are three-phase GaN evaluation boards built around the 0.75 mΩ EPC2361 eGaN FET, delivering up to 150 A RMS and 5 kW…


Fast Charging, High Density: CATL Expands EV Battery Chemistries

Fast Charging, High Density: CATL Expands EV Battery Chemistries

CATL's latest technical update includes multiple battery chemistries, ultra-fast charging, higher energy density, and integrated charging and…


News Apr 29, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Companies Partner for Grid Stability and Storage

Briefs: Companies Partner for Grid Stability and Storage

Sungrow, Frank Energy, Hitachi Energy, Samsung C&T, Rivian, Redwood Materials, Kraftwerke Oberhasli, and Voith have formed strategic partnerships.


News Apr 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Vishay MOSFET Driver Simplifies High-Voltage Designs

Vishay MOSFET Driver Simplifies High-Voltage Designs

The VODA1275 automotive-grade photovoltaic MOSFET driver delivers 20 V output, reinforced isolation, and faster switching for high-voltage systems.


Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…


GaN Goes Power Mainstream—Insights from EPC’s Nick Cataldo at APEC 2026

GaN Goes Power Mainstream—Insights from EPC’s Nick Cataldo at APEC 2026

GaN is going mainstream in power electronics for AI, robotics, and cars. At APEC 2026, EPC's Nick Cataldo discusses GaN system-level value and…


Understand the Benefits of High-Voltage Super Junction MOSFET Technology

Understand the Benefits of High-Voltage Super Junction MOSFET Technology

As the demand for high-efficiency energy systems grows, high-voltage super junction MOSFET technology has become a cornerstone for next-generation…


Hioki Targets EV Thermal Testing With Thermistor Modules

Hioki Targets EV Thermal Testing With Thermistor Modules

Hioki’s modules bring fast, scalable thermistor-based temperature measurement for its LR8450 data logger series.


Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi is combining cell-level data tracking with a wireless communication architecture to address traceability requirements and reduce wiring…


News Apr 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
DC-DC Converter Modules Propel Formula EV Race Car to Victory

DC-DC Converter Modules Propel Formula EV Race Car to Victory

The Japanese student team implemented Vicor Power’s DC-DC converter modules to lighten up their winning car and improve performance.


Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Polycrystalline-SiC-Based Substrate Boosts Performance of SiC Power Devices

Learn how SmartSiC technology using Smart Cut overcomes standard Silicon Carbide limitations, reducing CO2 emissions, boosting device efficiency…


TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

TI Intros 2 Isolated Power Modules Plus IsoShield Packaging

Today at APEC, Texas Instruments demonstrated its isolated power modules and its proprietary IsoShield technology, aimed at EV and data needs.…


News Mar 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved cold-weather performance.


tech insights Mar 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Briefs: Solid-State Batteries and Infrastructure Upgrades

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…


News Mar 19, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

Google and Tesla Lead Coalition for Grid Optimization

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software tools, battery storage, and…


News Mar 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

Infineon Unveils Isolated Gate Drivers With Opto-Emulator Input for SiC

The new family of opto-emulator gate drivers provides drop-in replacements to conventional silicon, IGBT, and SiC MOSFET designs.


new products Mar 17, 2026 by Charles Lee
Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

Toshiba Releases Ideal Diode Controller for Automotive ECUs

The TPD7110F integrates reverse-polarity protection, overvoltage and undervoltage shutoff, and VDS-based reverse-current blocking in a 2.9 × 2.8…