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A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights May 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

Infineon's second-generation CoolSiC MOSFET devices target high-voltage industrial applications such as EV charging, industrial solar…


Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

This roundup spotlights new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.


Goodbye Range Anxiety? Fast Charging Tech Advances

Goodbye Range Anxiety? Fast Charging Tech Advances

With advanced fast-charging technology, Polestar and Siemens have achieved faster and more powerful battery-charging prototypes.


News May 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…


What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

In this article, onsemi looks at higher voltages and what they mean for SiC devices.


Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

The MCU is a highly integrated embedded system that monitors and manages automotive 12 V lead-acid batteries.


MicroPower Direct SiC DC-DC Converter Offers High Isolation

MicroPower Direct SiC DC-DC Converter Offers High Isolation

The MSC200LHI features 5 kV high isolation voltage required in high-speed gate driver circuits.


new products May 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
No Mickey Mouse Operation: Disney’s Autopia Goes Electric With Honda

No Mickey Mouse Operation: Disney’s Autopia Goes Electric With Honda

The iconic ride will power its gasoline-powered miniature cars with electrification.


EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

One of automakers' biggest challenges in the shift toward electrification is the complex and resource-intensive process of optimizing battery…


Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

As the number of EVs on the road increases, Microchip has expanded its maXTouch touchscreen controller family to support the growing demand for…


Omron’s Sealed Power Relay Increases Voltage Rating for HVAC

Omron’s Sealed Power Relay Increases Voltage Rating for HVAC

Omron has expanded its G6QE family of board-mountable, sealed relays with a high-capacity switching model designed to minimize power losses.


new products May 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

Jaguar has partnered with a U.K. company to create portable battery storage systems made from used Land Rover EV batteries.


A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over discrete solutions. 


How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As…


WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

Würth Elektronik’s WE-BMS signal transformer series variants are now rated to 1500 VDC, making them ideal for large energy storage systems and…


new products May 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
EEPower Day On Demand

EEPower Day On Demand

In case you missed our first-ever event for power engineers, you can still catch it on demand.


Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

Navigating Stepper Motor Drive Design

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate these considerations and…


Pulse Width Modulation vs. Sinusoidal Control in Stepper Motors

Pulse Width Modulation vs. Sinusoidal Control in Stepper Motors

The article examines pulse width modulation and sinusoidal control methods in stepper motors.


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