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What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on…


Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

Google, Meta, Amazon Led the Big Tech Push for Renewables in 2024

In 2024, tech giants invested in solar, wind, and other renewable projects worldwide.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Karen Hanson
From Coal to Solar: Repurposing Mines for Renewable Energy

From Coal to Solar: Repurposing Mines for Renewable Energy

A U.S. coal firm will convert former mining sites in Illinois and Indiana into solar energy and battery storage installations.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Top Technical Articles From Our Industry Partners: 2024 Edition

Top Technical Articles From Our Industry Partners: 2024 Edition

Use our partners’ industry expertise to your advantage and check out some of the best industry-provided technical articles of the year.


Pros and Cons: Are DC Microgrids Worth the Hype?

Pros and Cons: Are DC Microgrids Worth the Hype?

DC microgrids can benefit industry and communities, but don’t overlook the drawbacks.


Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

From semi-trucks to forklifts, heavy-duty vehicles electrified in 2024. What drove the trend?


News Dec 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From Motors to Transformers: EEPower’s 7 Best Tech Articles 2024

From Motors to Transformers: EEPower’s 7 Best Tech Articles 2024

Included in our top picks are motors, voltage, transformers, and harmonics. Bonus videos below.


Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

As the electric vehicle market grows, battery designers and manufacturers seek alternative solutions to some common but pressing design and…


Die-Attach Process Handles the Heat of GaN Transistors

Die-Attach Process Handles the Heat of GaN Transistors

QPT’s qAttach technology improves heat removal and reliability from GaN transistors in high-voltage applications.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

Using Coupled Inductors To Increase Power Density in DC-DC Apps

This article examines an enhancement to traditional buck topology in 48 V distribution in data centers and communication applications.


How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

How Do Smaller FRDs Improve IGBT Performance in UPS PV Inverters?

This article examines the use of fast recovery diodes in photovoltaic inverters for uninterruptible power supplies.


Efficient and Dense: 2024 Power Supplies

Efficient and Dense: 2024 Power Supplies

What are this year’s major innovations in power supply technology?


tech insights Dec 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon, STMicro Improve MOSFET SOA

Infineon, STMicro Improve MOSFET SOA

The MOSFETs are targeted for automotive and industrial power electronics.


new products Dec 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Transforming Motor Control With GaN ICs

Transforming Motor Control With GaN ICs

Cambridge GaN Devices and Qorvo integrate high-performance microcontrollers with ICeGaN ICs to boost energy efficiency.


new products Dec 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
The Role of Backup Power: Keeping Critical Systems Up and Running

The Role of Backup Power: Keeping Critical Systems Up and Running

Essential industries depend on reliable backup power systems to keep operations running continuously.


Speedy Delivery: Modular, Configurable Power Supplies in Days

Speedy Delivery: Modular, Configurable Power Supplies in Days

Advanced Energy and Sager Electronics partner to shorten lead times and accelerate the development and testing process.


News Dec 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

Advancing EV Charger Controls: The Role of C-HIL and Dual Active Bridges

This article examines the role of controller hardware-in-the-loop, or signal-HIL, in the design, testing, and manufacture of electric vehicles.


Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

Total Cost of Ownership in SiC Motor Drives—the Big Picture

This article examines the technical benefits and total cost of ownership of SiC in two types of motor drive applications.


Lithium Harvest: Litus Extraction Technology Recovers 99.5%

Lithium Harvest: Litus Extraction Technology Recovers 99.5%

Litus’s selective extraction technique directly harvests lithium without evaporation.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

Increasing Power Electronics Reliability With Solder Preform Technology

This article examines an alternative to conventional thermal interface materials: solder preforms as a package-attach thermal interface in…