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Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

Radiation Resilient and Robust: GaN Tech Propels Next-Gen Power Electronics to New Frontiers

This article examines the reasons GaN power devices work for power conversion applications in space and how their resistance to radiation makes…


Mission Support: Black Scientists Power the Space Program

Mission Support: Black Scientists Power the Space Program

Through research, innovation, and leadership, African American engineers and scientists have worked to make space exploration a reality. 


High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

A bidirectional mobile charging unit will serve high-power batteries in Pratt & Whitney’s upcoming hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

Archer Aviation’s lithium-ion battery cells will be tested under extreme conditions to ensure the highest safety for advanced air mobility and…


News Feb 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Addressing RF Communication Challenges With GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifiers

Addressing RF Communication Challenges With GaN-on-SiC Power Amplifiers

This article examines the communication challenges of RF applications like 5G, satellite communications, aerospace, and defense and how GaN-on-SiC…


Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Debuts from Supernal and Xpeng demonstrate that eVTOLs and flying cars are coming sooner than expected. EEPower covers the latest onsite from CES.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the significant advancements.


Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars exploration and MOSFETs.


GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

GaN Motor Drive Inverter Advances in UAV Drones for Ag Apps

Modern agricultural techniques have been revolutionized by the integration of unmanned aerial vehicle drones, which are low-voltage…


How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

How Can Drones Slash Offshore Wind Costs?

Offshore wind farms offer access to an abundant natural energy source: strong winds that whip across the ocean surface. Servicing these farms can…


News Dec 01, 2023 by John Nieman
Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Several large companies, including Amazon and Walmart, are launching drone delivery services. Here's what you need to know about the logistics…


Advances in High-Current Capacitor Technology With Film Capacitors

Advances in High-Current Capacitor Technology With Film Capacitors

The film capacitor series from Electrocube is designed for high-power inverter applications in military deployments.


new products Nov 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…


Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…


Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

New AC-DC power supplies released by Traco, Powerbox, and Advanced Energy address power needs for applications ranging from 130 W to 1800 W for…


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…


News Oct 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Exploring Mars is no small undertaking and is fraught with challenges. This article will examine how solar energy supports exploration on Mars. 


Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…


News Sep 27, 2023 by John Nieman
Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Researchers have discovered a way to cool spacecraft electronics using a cooling effect caused by high-energy plasmas.


Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

A look at recent advancements in power technology, from the UK's largest satellite test chamber to the cutting-edge Scorpius particle…


News Aug 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz