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Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction Inverters: Key To EV Performance?

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…


What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

What Do Higher Voltages Mean for SiC Devices?

In this article, onsemi looks at higher voltages and what they mean for SiC devices.


Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

Infineon Debuts MCU for Automotive Battery Management

The MCU is a highly integrated embedded system that monitors and manages automotive 12 V lead-acid batteries.


EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

EV Designers’ Toolbox: Virtual Battery Prototyping

One of automakers' biggest challenges in the shift toward electrification is the complex and resource-intensive process of optimizing battery…


Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

Microchip Ramps Security on Touchscreen Controllers for EV Chargers

As the number of EVs on the road increases, Microchip has expanded its maXTouch touchscreen controller family to support the growing demand for…


A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

A Modular Approach to 48V Automotive Power Delivery Networks

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over discrete solutions. 


How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

How Integrated Current Sensors Drive Light Mobility Electrification

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As…


WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

WE Boosts Voltage Rating for Isolated Signal Transformers

Würth Elektronik’s WE-BMS signal transformer series variants are now rated to 1500 VDC, making them ideal for large energy storage systems and…


new products May 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
EV Charger Test Platform Handles Four Vehicles  Simultaneously

EV Charger Test Platform Handles Four Vehicles Simultaneously

Chroma has upgraded its PowerPro 5 automated test software platform to simulate up to four electric vehicles (EV) simultaneously, reducing EV…


News Apr 29, 2024 by Mike Falter
Siemens System Charges Four EVs Simultaneously

Siemens System Charges Four EVs Simultaneously

The new variant of the Sicharge D EV fast charger is rated to 400 kW and designed for a range of vehicle types and use cases, including highway,…


new products Apr 27, 2024 by Mike Falter
Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

An Inside Look at New-Gen MOSFETs and the Future of SiC vs. GaN

Alfred Vollmer of Bodo's Power Systems spoke with Sanan Semiconductor's Michael Sleven for a look at new MOSFET technology and what the…


Smooth Sailing? Advancing Ship Electrification Technology

Smooth Sailing? Advancing Ship Electrification Technology

Infineon Technologies and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering will work together to develop electric marine engines using…


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
California School Buses Get a V2G Boost

California School Buses Get a V2G Boost

A grant-funded project in California will install bidirectional chargers supporting nearly two dozen all-electric school buses.


News Apr 18, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

Reducing Noise in Automotive Fan-Based Cooling Systems

With the advancement of electrification in the automotive industry, active cooling is needed more often. When a fan is used, noise can become a…


Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

Optimizing Design Efficiency: Shrinking PSUs in Auto and Industrial Applications

One way to optimize automotive and industrial designs is to reduce the size of the power supply unit, resulting in less physical material, fewer…


No Power Lines? No Problem With Dual-Mode Locomotive

No Power Lines? No Problem With Dual-Mode Locomotive

Siemens has introduced Vectron Dual Mode Light to enhance rail efficiency, sustainability, speed, and digitalization.


News Apr 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Capacitors Feature Commercial-Grade Endurance Ratings

New Capacitors Feature Commercial-Grade Endurance Ratings

The latest surface-mount AEK Series wet aluminum V-chip capacitors showcased low equivalent series resistance and impedance.


new products Apr 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

High-Frequency Power Transfer Paves the Way for Wireless EV Charging

The main difference between wireless charging of a mobile phone and an electric vehicle is the power levels used. What challenges do high-power EV…


No Easy Hookup: Tesla Supercharger Falls Short

No Easy Hookup: Tesla Supercharger Falls Short

With the nationwide Supercharger network open to nearly all EVs, the lack of standardized charge port locations is a problem.