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Isolation Barrier Stress and Partial Discharge in Gate Drivers

Isolation Barrier Stress and Partial Discharge in Gate Drivers

Fast transients can push the gate driver isolation past its normal limits. This can cause partial discharge and, over time, lead to insulation…


Shell Concept EV Tackles Charging, Efficiency, and Sustainability

Shell Concept EV Tackles Charging, Efficiency, and Sustainability

The Triple 10 Challenge concept challenges conventional EVs with a lightweight, thermally efficient design


News Jul 03, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Thermomechanical Wear-Out in GaN Devices: A Focus on CSP and PQFN Packaging

Thermomechanical Wear-Out in GaN Devices: A Focus on CSP and PQFN Packaging

GaN power devices offer high efficiency, but reliability is now a package-level challenge. CTE mismatch causes solder-joint cracking, which EPC…


Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

As GM slows its electric vehicle production, it’s applying its battery technology to energy storage and grid support.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nexperia Expands Wide-Bandgap Portfolio With SiC and GaN Updates

Nexperia Expands Wide-Bandgap Portfolio With SiC and GaN Updates

Nexperia rolled out two wide-bandgap product updates: a top-side cooled QDPAK package for its 1200 V SiC MOSFETs, and an expanded lineup of 650 V…


Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

Tektronix Intros Wideband Shunts and High Voltage Differential Probe

The new wideband shunts and the high-voltage differential probe are designed to enable engineers to extend measurement coverage from precision…


EV Racecars Accelerate, Setting Speed and Endurance Records

EV Racecars Accelerate, Setting Speed and Endurance Records

Formula E racing has introduced its Gen4 racecar, while Ford has shattered speed records in electric drag racing.


News Jun 09, 2026 by Claire Turvill
TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

Unveiled today at PCIM, TI’s new automotive-grade battery monitor IC increases channel density by 44% and embeds real-time EIS to detect internal…


Briefs: Mobile EV Charging, Battery Testing, Anodes, and MOSFETs

Briefs: Mobile EV Charging, Battery Testing, Anodes, and MOSFETs

Alpine Energy, CATL, Graphite One, Polar Semiconductor, and Nexperia are developing products and facilities for vehicle-to-vehicle charging, energy…


News Jun 04, 2026 by Karen Hanson
ABB Launches MW Charging Fleets and High-Demand Needs

ABB Launches MW Charging Fleets and High-Demand Needs

The OM X-Series coordinates charging and replaces isolated clusters to manage high-demand power distribution from 800 kW to over 10 MW.


News May 21, 2026 by Liam Critchley
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…


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
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…


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…


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
STMicro Unwraps GaN Power ICs for Design Flexibility

STMicro Unwraps GaN Power ICs for Design Flexibility

The MasterGAN6 power system-in-package integrates two 650 V GaN transistors with a high-speed gate driver, delivering 140 mΩ RDS(on), 10 A output,…


Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Briefs: Companies Partner for Renewables and Power Technology

Enel, Excelsior, Hitachi Energy, Pakal Technologies, Renesas, EPC, Easee, and Subaru have all entered agreements to advance their goals in…


News Feb 26, 2026 by Karen Hanson