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Energous and e-peas Create Wireless Charging Eval Board for Distances Greater than 1 Meter

Energous and e-peas Create Wireless Charging Eval Board for Distances Greater than 1 Meter

Two companies within the power electronics field, Energous and e-peas, have jointly designed an evaluation board, combining both of their…


Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Understanding the Design Basics of Isolation Transformers

Learn about the different types of isolation transformers and how they are designed.


What to Expect at APEC 2021

What to Expect at APEC 2021

APEC 2021 will be held virtually over four days in June. Here’s a preview of the popular annual power industry conference.


News May 27, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

Transphorm and Silana Partner on GaN Adapter Reference Design

The resulting open frame, 65W USB-C PD charger unites Silana’s PWM controller with Transphorm’s SuperGaN FETs


Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s New SPS Family is Aimed at Multiphase Voltage Regulators

The AOZ527xQI series from Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) provides three different DC current levels for optimal multiphase voltage regulation.


Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

Murata’s 2W Bipolar Output SMT DC-DC Converters Address High-Voltage Gate Driver Applications

This article highlights Murata MGJ2 DC-DC converters exhibit an ultra-low isolation capacitance of just 3pF (typical).


Trinamic’s Open-Source Reference Design Shrinks and Speeds Development of End-of-Arm Tooling

Trinamic’s Open-Source Reference Design Shrinks and Speeds Development of End-of-Arm Tooling

This article highlights Maxim Integrated TMCM-1617-GRIP-REF reference design integrates hardware-based field-oriented control (FOC) and three…


Utilizing Autotransformers for Load Currents and Voltage Regulators

Utilizing Autotransformers for Load Currents and Voltage Regulators

Autotransformers are used in many applications. A very common application is the use of autotransformer in reduced-voltage motor starting. Other…


Blackstone Heralds in New Era of Battery Cell Manufacturing with its 3D Printing Production Technology

Blackstone Heralds in New Era of Battery Cell Manufacturing with its 3D Printing Production Technology

Blackstone resources announce the completion of milestones for its proprietary 3D printing production technology including 3D printing of…


News May 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Qorvo’s 25 Amp, 13-Rail Multi-Time Programmable PMIC Enables Multiple Configurations

Qorvo’s 25 Amp, 13-Rail Multi-Time Programmable PMIC Enables Multiple Configurations

The new power management IC (PMIC) enables multiple configuration changes without recourse to special firmware or software


Indium Corporation Introduces New Ball-Attach Flux

Indium Corporation Introduces New Ball-Attach Flux

This article highlights Indium Corporation WS-823—a proven, one-step ball grid array (BGA) ball-attach flux designed to eliminate the costly and…


Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Constructing and Operating an Autotransformer

Autotransformers are wired so that the primary and secondary circuits have a portion of their two windings in common.


EPC’s 1kW, 48V to 12V LLC Power Conversion Demonstration Board Delivers High Power Density

EPC’s 1kW, 48V to 12V LLC Power Conversion Demonstration Board Delivers High Power Density

Delivering the power of a quarter-brick in the size of an eighth brick, the EPC9149 uses eGaN® FETs switching at 1 MHz for extreme power density…


Researchers Develop a Stable, Long-Lasting Solid-State Lithium Battery for EVs

Researchers Develop a Stable, Long-Lasting Solid-State Lithium Battery for EVs

A multi-layered lithium-metal solid-state battery could provide fast charging and an extended lifetime for electric vehicles.


News May 24, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

XP Power’s New DC-DC Converter Series Delivers up to 6kV at 5 Watts

With adjustable voltage outputs, the new DC-DC converters accept input voltages ranging from 22 to 30 VDC


Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated transformer is designed to…


EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

EPC Debuts GaN-Based, Bidirectional 1.5kW Demonstration Board

This 48/12 VDC solution’s 97% efficiency allows for air cooling, making water cooling unnecessary


KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

KEMET Introduces High Temperature, Power DC-Link Film Capacitor for Automotive Applications

These series offer higher capacitance density, DC voltage, and DC ripple current capabilities with an extended operational lifetime at high…


Atlas Renewable Energy Partners with Hitachi ABB Power Grids on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Atlas Renewable Energy Partners with Hitachi ABB Power Grids on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Atlas Renewable Energy has entered a new Collaboration Agreement with Hitachi ABB Power Grids.


Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Self-Powered Modules for Measurement and Control in Medium Voltage Power Electronics

Future Medium Voltage Power Electronics solutions for measurement and control require a new approach that increases simplicity, reliability and…