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Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Analyzing the Options: EV Fast Charging Bi-Directional Topologies

Electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers currently under development have to meet more demanding specifications than today’s installed charger…


Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

Voltage Regulators for Automotive Designs

The Nano technology leverages advancements in circuit design for high speed and low power, optimizes layout to reduce both parasitic effects and…


Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

The portfolio combines robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards with electrical parameters and protection features to…


Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

Optimum GaN Gate Control for Greater Performance Gains

When designing power applications with gallium-nitride (GaN) wide-bandgap technology, proper control of the gate-driving circuit is essential to…


GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

GM Scaling EV Production: Unveiling the Australian Manganese Connection

The carmaker has signed an agreement with Element 25 to process manganese from Australia into battery precursor material in a new plant located in…


AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

AI-Powered Solutions for Toyota EV Engineers: Conquering Design Challenges

A new AI technique will help engineers and designers create vehicles that meet a variety of conflicting requirements.


The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.


Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

Tesla Supercharger Wins Big as Part of Electric Vehicle Design

The  Society of Automotive Engineers will standardize Tesla’s NACS connector design for electric vehicles in North America.


Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

Exploring the Latest Molex Battery Tech Enhancements for the Next-Gen BMW EV

BMW Group has selected the Volfinity Cell Contacting System from Molex to be used in the battery management system for its next-generation…


News Jul 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
Premo Introduces 99% Efficiency EV Charging Solution

Premo Introduces 99% Efficiency EV Charging Solution

With an LLC topology and a new heat sink design, Premo’s product targets fast-charging EV solutions. This article will examine LLC converters,…


new products Jul 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

This article examines wireless battery management systems to optimize battery performance.


Wise-Integration, Savoy GaN Integration Sets New E-Bike Battery Charging Standard

Wise-Integration, Savoy GaN Integration Sets New E-Bike Battery Charging Standard

The companies claim to be the first in the world to integrate GaN charging into an e-bike battery.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

Variable DC-Link Voltage LLC Resonant DC/DC Converter using GaN HEMTs and SiC Diodes

As the demand for efficient DC/DC converters continues to rise, this article examines LLC resonant converters.


1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.


Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

Memory Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

The advanced series of WE-MAPI inductors combine the best possible utilization of inductance and current carrying capacity with low intrinsic…


SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

SiC MOSFET Modules for PV Systems With Integrated Storage, EV Charging

This article discusses how SIC-MOSFETs in innovative packages can enable novel converter concepts to support ever-increasing efficiency and power…


Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making vehicles more affordable. This means…


Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

The companies have teamed up to develop reliable and high-performance EV solutions.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Charging Ahead: EV Industry Reshaping Automotive Landscape

Charging Ahead: EV Industry Reshaping Automotive Landscape

Incentives, awareness, and efforts to advance electric vehicles a driving a boom in the industry, but a lack of charging infrastructure threatens…