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Toshiba Intros 3300 V High-Surge SiC MOSFET Module

Toshiba Intros 3300 V High-Surge SiC MOSFET Module

The IX800FXF2YMS4 is a 3300-V, 800 A dual SiC MOSFET module rated for 300 kA²s surge current, targeting railway traction, renewable energy, and…


Bel Fuse Launches High-Density DC-DC Converters for Rail Applications

Bel Fuse Launches High-Density DC-DC Converters for Rail Applications

The second-generation XRCM series of DC-DC converters blends an ultra-wide input range with stringent railway safety compliance in a compact…


Design and Sustainability Strategies for Advanced High Power IGBT Modules

Design and Sustainability Strategies for Advanced High Power IGBT Modules

IGBT modules must optimize losses and reliability to meet green energy demands, using sustainable, lead-free manufacturing and high-density…


IGCT Platform for up to 8.5 kV and Advanced Turn-Off Current Capability

IGCT Platform for up to 8.5 kV and Advanced Turn-Off Current Capability

Learn how Hitachi Energy's IGCT platform scales to 8.5 kV. It provides high turn-off capability and supports cost-efficient system designs for…


Recom Intros 40W/75W Railway DC/DC Modules With Ultra-Wide Input

Recom Intros 40W/75W Railway DC/DC Modules With Ultra-Wide Input

The RMD40-UW and RMD75-UW target EN 50155 rail applications with a single 11:1 input range, integrated ride-through, and baseplate cooling for…


new products Jan 28, 2026 by Luke James
Scalable Power Enables Electrification in Railway System Designs

Scalable Power Enables Electrification in Railway System Designs

Learn how DC-DC converters offer a scalable, high-power-density solution for modernizing railway systems, meeting increased power needs, and space…


Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Shaping the Future of Mobility: Sustainable Rail Transportation With High Power SiC Modules

Learn how silicon carbide power modules can ensure energy efficiency and weight optimization in hybrid-propulsion trains.


HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

HV-IGBT Module for High-Performance Inverter Design

Learn about Mitsubishi’s XB-Series HV-IGBT modules. They offer lower switching losses and enhanced reliability through 7th-gen Si IGBT and RFC…


Hitachi and Turntide Partner on U.K. Battery-Powered Trains

Hitachi and Turntide Partner on U.K. Battery-Powered Trains

The innovative trains operate on batteries, electric lines, or diesel, providing a transition in decarbonizing rail systems.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
New IGBT, SiC Power Modules Meet High-Voltage Needs

New IGBT, SiC Power Modules Meet High-Voltage Needs

Infineon, Mitsubishi, and Navitas have released new power modules for high-voltage applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Solving SiC Power Component Size Challenges in xEV Inverters

Silicon carbide power components are increasingly popular in electrical drive systems, but achieving low losses in a compact size can be difficult.


Improving Current Collection With Digital Current Collector Devices

Improving Current Collection With Digital Current Collector Devices

The third rail is just as essential for subways and metros as the overhead wire is for long-distance and high-speed trains since both supply…


Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

SunTrain is developing freight trains equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery storage to transport renewable energy across existing rail…


News Jan 16, 2025 by John Nieman
CUI Introduces High-Performance Industrial DC-DC Converters

CUI Introduces High-Performance Industrial DC-DC Converters

The two isolated DC-DC converters are designed for e-mobility, railway, and industrial sectors.


new products Dec 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

A Swiss company will install solar panels in the space between train tracks.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Battery Combo Powers Siemens Train

Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Battery Combo Powers Siemens Train

A hybrid propulsion system combining hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will power Siemens’ latest emission-free trains.


News Oct 29, 2024 by John Nieman
Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Solving Design Challenges With User-Programmable PMICs

Working with user-programmable PMICs can be a new experience for engineers and advances in processor and field-programmable gate array technology…


Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

Reducing Transportation Sector Carbon Emissions With Power Modules

This article presents the latest developments in 3.3 kV SiC power modules.


A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

A New Generation of SiC MOSFETs and .XT

Infineon's second-generation CoolSiC MOSFET devices target high-voltage industrial applications such as EV charging, industrial solar…


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