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ABB Chargers To Boost Modernization of Japan’s EV Charging

ABB Chargers To Boost Modernization of Japan’s EV Charging

With a charging power of 180kW, ABB’s next generation of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers have been designed for future electric buses,…


Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch Announces New VP of Engineering

Pre-Switch, a Silicon Valley startup with AI-embedded soft-switching controller technology, has named Andre Willis as new VP of Engineering.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

Renesas Introduces Two Dual-Output Synchronous Controllers for Automotive Always-On Systems

This article highlights Renesas ISL78263 dual sync boost and buck controller that provides DC/DC conversion to support power levels of 25W-100W.


Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive Revolutionizes Generator Efficiency with Semiconductor Technology

SEG Automotive was able to increase the efficiency of their automotive generators, thus decreasing carbon dioxide emissions.


Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines from TDK

Failsafe Chip Varistors for Automotive Battery Lines from TDK

TDK Corporation features the new range of Open Mode chip varistors for electronic automotive assemblies that are directly connected to the battery.


KULR Technology to Expand into the Luxury EV Space

KULR Technology to Expand into the Luxury EV Space

KULR’s thermal interface material will be added to Drako Motors’ all-electric luxury supercar.


News Aug 10, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Infineon Gives the BMS a New Brain

Infineon Gives the BMS a New Brain

Infineon has released a new IC that will minimize the footprint and costs of battery management systems.


News Aug 07, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5 Showcases 0% to 50% Battery Charge in just Five Minutes

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5 Showcases 0% to 50% Battery Charge in just Five Minutes

Qualcomm has developed the world’s first commercially viable fast charging platform to support more than 100W charging power in a smartphone,…


ABB to Provide Fast Charging Technology for the FIA Formula E World Championship

ABB to Provide Fast Charging Technology for the FIA Formula E World Championship

ABB, a Swedish company that has become a leader in DC fast charging system design, and a partner of the FIA Formula E Championship, is providing…


News Aug 05, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
CES Plans Ahead, Moves Digital for 2021

CES Plans Ahead, Moves Digital for 2021

Initially planned for Las Vegas next January, CES 2021 has now switched to a virtual format, citing COVID-19 safety concerns. 


News Aug 05, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
New eCharge4Drivers Program Aims to Boost EV Adoption in Europe

New eCharge4Drivers Program Aims to Boost EV Adoption in Europe

A European Union-funded program involving organizations in 11 countries aims to study the infrastructure and user-experience improvements needed to…


News Aug 04, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
 Infineon Introduces New Power Module for Mid-Power Electric Vehicle Traction Inverters

Infineon Introduces New Power Module for Mid-Power Electric Vehicle Traction Inverters

The global boom of vehicle electrification puts the design of cost-effective traction inverters into focus


MicroPower Direct’s New DC-DC Converter Series Ideal for Transit and Railway Applications

MicroPower Direct’s New DC-DC Converter Series Ideal for Transit and Railway Applications

Ultra-Wide Input, Railway/Transit DC/DC Converters


Diodes Incorporated Optimizes PNP Transistors for Automotive Matrix LED Lighting

Diodes Incorporated Optimizes PNP Transistors for Automotive Matrix LED Lighting

Diodes Incorporated today announced the availability of the automotive-compliant ZXTP56060FDBQ and ZXTP56020FDBQ dual PNP transistors.


New Cooling Metric for Li-ion Batteries Could Shift EV Performance

New Cooling Metric for Li-ion Batteries Could Shift EV Performance

Poor thermal management in battery packs can lead to lower efficiency and a quicker degradation of the cells within the packs. Imperial College…


News Jul 24, 2020 by Nicholas St. John
Mitsubishi Acquires Plant from Sharp, Boosting EV Power Chip Production

Mitsubishi Acquires Plant from Sharp, Boosting EV Power Chip Production

The acquisition of a wafer manufacturing factory in Fukuyama, Japan, will allow Mitsubishi Electric to expand its power device business segment.


News Jul 22, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
EpiGaN Becomes Soitec Belgium, Branching Further into the Power Systems Space

EpiGaN Becomes Soitec Belgium, Branching Further into the Power Systems Space

Just over a year after acquiring Belgium-based Gallium Nitride materials company EpiGaN, Soitec is now repositioning the brand’s identity as it…


News Jul 21, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Ingeteam and Infineon Partner to Deliver 400kW DC Charger For EVs

Ingeteam and Infineon Partner to Deliver 400kW DC Charger For EVs

Power Integrations Releases Highly Integrated InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive BEV and PHEV Applications

Power Integrations Releases Highly Integrated InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive BEV and PHEV Applications

Power Integrations releases the InnoSwitch3-AQ that achieves Q100 – operating efficiently from 30 V to 550 V DC input.