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Improving Efficiency and Reducing Size of Low-Power AC/DC Conversion

Improving Efficiency and Reducing Size of Low-Power AC/DC Conversion

In this article, Eggtronic CEO Igor Spinella considers conventional low-power conversion architectures based on quasi-resonant (QR) and active…


Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

U.K.-based battery manufacturer Hyperbat developed an extended reality experience using VR and 5G to create a virtual workspace for engineers…


News Jun 21, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
What Is a DC-DC Converter and How Does It Work?

What Is a DC-DC Converter and How Does It Work?

Learn the basics of what DC/DC converters are and how they work.


Variable Frequency Drive Basics

Variable Frequency Drive Basics

Induction motors are synchronous machines – meaning their speed is synchronous with the power line frequency to which they are connected. The…


GaN Systems, EPC Both Unveil New GaN Power Transistors

GaN Systems, EPC Both Unveil New GaN Power Transistors

EPC’s (Efficient Power Conversion) new GaN FET targets space-based applications, while GaN Systems’ new offering is aimed at terrestrial…


Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Here Are the Key Takeaways From the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2022

Electric vehicle sales doubled, skyrocketing materials prices threaten to slow growth amidst bottlenecks, and existing grids should suffice through…


News Jun 20, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Efficient Power Supplies Cut CO2 Emissions

Efficient Power Supplies Cut CO2 Emissions

Worldwide electricity use is responsible for a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, by taking simple steps, companies and…


Additive Engineering for Ultra-High Voltage Battery Cycling

Additive Engineering for Ultra-High Voltage Battery Cycling

Researchers found an electrolyte additive to stabilize electrodes at an ultra-high voltage of 4.8 V.


News Jun 17, 2022 by Darshil Patel
ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

ROHM Establishes Global Application Center in India

The company is expanding its state-of-the-art lab to cater to power applications of more than 10kW, and will hire dozens of local power electronics…


News Jun 17, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

Hydrogen is Starting to Explode, in the Good Way 

With billions in investment pouring into hydrogen technology, from the DOE to Toyota to a new facility near Las Vegas, we take a dive into the…


News Jun 16, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford Recalls All Mustang Mach-E Models For Battery Contactor Issue

Ford has recalled nearly 49,000 of its 2021-22 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles that might not start or could lose power while driving. 


News Jun 16, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

National Electrical Code Basics: Feeder and Branch-circuit Load Calculations

Learn about load computations in three-phase and single-phase feeders and branch circuits.


GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

GE to Triple Solar and Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing

The company is expanding its solar and battery energy storage power electronics systems manufacturing capacity to 9 GW per annum.


News Jun 15, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Rohde and Schwarz Debuts Enhanced R&S RTP Oscilloscopes

Rohde and Schwarz Debuts Enhanced R&S RTP Oscilloscopes

The latest generation of the company’s R&S RTP high-performance oscilloscopes offers improved signal integrity in real time, a better…


Methodology for Specifying Bus Bars in High Density Power Converters

Methodology for Specifying Bus Bars in High Density Power Converters

The evolution of high-density power converters brings harsher constraints to the converters introducing technical issues for bus bar designers.…


Putting a Spin on the Role of Inertia

Putting a Spin on the Role of Inertia

Traditional electric power grids use the energy stored by inertia in spinning generators for grid reliability—renewables like wind and solar…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

In a milestone procurement round, New York secures over 2 GW of new solar and energy storage projects.


News Jun 14, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

With the demand for battery-critical materials growing exponentially, automakers and mid-stream processors alike are racing to ink deals with…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Panasonic Unveils World’s First Trial Manufacturing Facility Capable of Running on Renewable Energy

Panasonic Unveils World’s First Trial Manufacturing Facility Capable of Running on Renewable Energy

Panasonic creates a trial manufacturing facility with a renewable energy-powered system that has the potential for large-scale commercialization.


News Jun 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Bourns Introduces New High Current, Shielded Power Inductors

Bourns Introduces New High Current, Shielded Power Inductors

The miniature AEC-Q200 compliant components feature high rated current, low magnetic field radiation, and a wide operating temperature range.