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BrightLoop Converters Launches a High Performance and Extremely Lightweight DC-DC Converter for Fuel Cell Applications

BrightLoop Converters Launches a High Performance and Extremely Lightweight DC-DC Converter for Fuel Cell Applications

BrightLoop Converters launches a new standard HVHV DC-DC converter to interface with fuel cells of all levels of power: the DCHV320.


TRACO POWER Introduces the TEP 100UIR Family of 100W DC-DC Converters

TRACO POWER Introduces the TEP 100UIR Family of 100W DC-DC Converters

TRACO POWER's 100 Watt Railway / Industrial DC-DC Converter with 12:1 Input Range. EN50155 and EN61373 certified with UL/EN/IEC 62368-1 Safety…


Key Technologies for Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Key Technologies for Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Learn about the requirements for using the IoT with the smart grid and specific application areas.


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems announces its entry into a collaboration with EPowerlabs to deliver up a new converter, DDC48-1K, for use in mobility applications.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Energy Usage at the Intersection of Smart Grid Infrastructure and Power

Energy Usage at the Intersection of Smart Grid Infrastructure and Power

Read on to learn about the benefits of transitioning to IoT-based smart grid technology and its effect on energy usage.


The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.


Understanding the Architecture of Smart Grids

Understanding the Architecture of Smart Grids

The final article in this series discusses the architecture and applications of the IoT and smart grids.


Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line

Acopian Launches Wide-Input DC to DC Converter Line

The new line features DC outputs from 3.3 VDC to 48 VDC and up to 60 watts.


Reduce Switching Losses up to 50% While Accelerating Time to Market with the First Fully Configurable Digital Gate Driver for Silicon Carbide MOSFETs – Now Production Ready

Reduce Switching Losses up to 50% While Accelerating Time to Market with the First Fully Configurable Digital Gate Driver for Silicon Carbide MOSFETs – Now Production Ready

New technology enables electric buses and other e-transportation power systems to meet and exceed stringent environmental conditions while…


Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

Upscaling Small Real-time Simulators for Large Power Electronic Systems

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings, operating and switching…


Mitsubishi Acquires Smarter Grid Solutions

Mitsubishi Acquires Smarter Grid Solutions

Mitsubishi’s Electric Power Products subsidiary acquires U.K.-based Smarter Grid Solutions, which provides distributed energy resources…


News Sep 18, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Understanding the Relationship Between the IoT and Smart Grids

Understanding the Relationship Between the IoT and Smart Grids

This article explains the integration needed to connect smart grids with the internet of things.


Power Semiconductor Modules to Support Lower Voltages

Power Semiconductor Modules to Support Lower Voltages

This article examines the use of power semiconductors in a low voltage drive with the general architecture.


Absopulse Debuts New Line of Encapsulated 250W DC-DC Converters

Absopulse Debuts New Line of Encapsulated 250W DC-DC Converters

The convection cooled units provide 12, 24, 36, 48, or 72VDC and operate from inputs centered on 24, 48, or 125VDC


Cosel Releases New Family of 200% Peak Power AC-DC LHP Series

Cosel Releases New Family of 200% Peak Power AC-DC LHP Series

COSEL Co, Ltd announced the addition of 150W and 300W free air convection cooled power supplies, the LHP150F, and the LHP300F. Designed for…


Saticoy Battery Storage Plant Becomes Largest Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage System in U.S.

Saticoy Battery Storage Plant Becomes Largest Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage System in U.S.

Arevon Asset Management (Arevon), a leading renewable energy company, has created the largest grid-scale battery energy storage system in the…


Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

Renewable energy is energy from self-replenishing sources. The main sources of renewable energy include the sun, wind, and water. Renewable energy…


Sandia National Laboratories Looks to Reinvent the Molten Sodium Battery for Grid Scale Energy Storage

Sandia National Laboratories Looks to Reinvent the Molten Sodium Battery for Grid Scale Energy Storage

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have designed an all-liquid sodium battery that could operate at a lower temperature than its…


News Aug 13, 2021 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

Understanding Bandwidth Requirements When Measuring Switching Characteristics

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…