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Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

Benefits of Rugged DC-Link Capacitors in Harsh Applications

The DC-link capacitor has a key role to play in several application sectors that are rapidly evolving such as electrically-propelled vehicles and…


Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Delivering Higher Short-Circuit Capability for GaN FETs

Short-circuit capability of power switches is a critical feature for all power systems, particularly those more susceptible to experiencing short…


STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

The new unit is a galvanically isolated gate driver that can sink and source up to 4 amps at voltages up to 26V.


Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Utilizing GaN Inverters for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

GaN transistors and ICs increase power density in motor drive applications. An optimal lay-out approach allows obtaining ring-free output switching…


Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

Dissecting the GaN ePower Stage IC-Based Inverter for Battery-Powered Motor Drive Applications

This article highlights EPC discrete eGaN FETs and Integrated Circuit ePower™ stages.


Vicor’s Underwater Remote Operating Vehicles Rely On Modular Design

Vicor’s Underwater Remote Operating Vehicles Rely On Modular Design

The flexible design approach of the Video Ray series of Remote Operating Vehicles (ROV) enable quick configuration for custom missions


Power Companies Tackle Climate and World Stewardship

Power Companies Tackle Climate and World Stewardship

STMicroelectronics, TDK Corporation, and PREMO are a few companies leading the way in defining sustainable business practices for the power…


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Aircraft Completes the First Test of the Performance of its Propulsion System

Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Aircraft Completes the First Test of the Performance of its Propulsion System

The RR ACCEL (Accelerating the Electrification of Flight) electric plane is part of a project that is centered on achieving net-zero carbon by 2050


News Mar 20, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rolls-Royce Provides Electrical Power System for Vertical Aerospace’s Urban Air Mobility Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Provides Electrical Power System for Vertical Aerospace’s Urban Air Mobility Aircraft

Rolls-Royce works with Vertical Aerospace to integrate one of its electrical power systems into what is hoped to be one of the world’s first…


News Mar 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Flexitricity and ev.energy Partner to Change EV Market Operations

Flexitricity and ev.energy Partner to Change EV Market Operations

Flexitricity and ev.energy join forces to help make electrical vehicle charging more economical for owners and help balance the grid.


News Feb 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Skeleton’s High-Energy Ultracapacitor Modules to Power Wrightbus Vehicles

Skeleton’s High-Energy Ultracapacitor Modules to Power Wrightbus Vehicles

Wrightbus and Skeleton Technologies join forces to encourage wide scale adoption of fuel-cell electric buses with Skeleton’s ultracapacitor…


News Oct 26, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
ElectroCraft Introduces MPW Series Wheel Drive

ElectroCraft Introduces MPW Series Wheel Drive

ElectroCraft expands its MobilePower product family with the MPW Wheel Drive.


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,…


Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

Identifying PMSM Motor Parameters with a Power Analyzer

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high degree of precision.


Vicor’s New Partnership Aims to Power Environmentally Friendly Air Travel

Vicor’s New Partnership Aims to Power Environmentally Friendly Air Travel

Vicor Corporation, is teaming up with Ampaire, an electric aircraft manufacturer, to design electric-powered aviation systems with two of Vicor’s…


Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power electronics engineering, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us —…


Weekly Power Product Recap

Weekly Power Product Recap

This article highlights new products from Recom, Mean Well, Infineon, Toshiba, Traco Power, and Diodes Incorporated.


All-Electric Plane Takes Flight with Battery-Powered Motor

All-Electric Plane Takes Flight with Battery-Powered Motor

Electric aviation companies help bring battery-powered flight to reality.


News Jun 03, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
TDK Brings Redundancy to its TMR Angle Sensor Portfolio and Aligns with ASIL D Safety Standards

TDK Brings Redundancy to its TMR Angle Sensor Portfolio and Aligns with ASIL D Safety Standards

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