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RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

RECOM Power Modules Feature High Levels of Integration

The modules are fully protected against short-circuit, over-current, over-temperature and input under-voltage and are equipped with enable, power…


Foxconn Launches Open Platform for Electric Vehicles

Foxconn Launches Open Platform for Electric Vehicles

Smart manufacturing firm Foxconn Technology Group released a new software and hardware open platform for electric vehicles.


University Researchers Develop an Eco-Friendly Power Storage Battery Using Vanillin

University Researchers Develop an Eco-Friendly Power Storage Battery Using Vanillin

TU Graz University researchers discover a way of replacing liquid electrolytes in redox flow batteries by using a plant-based compound called…


News Oct 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Powerbox Launches High Efficiency 750V DC-DC Converter for Light Rail, Industrial Applications

Powerbox Launches High Efficiency 750V DC-DC Converter for Light Rail, Industrial Applications

The PRBX ENR500D is based on an enhanced resonant topology providing a high efficiency of 95% typical across the low to high load range.


Infineon Promotes Electro-Mobility, Partners with Volkswagen’s ID.3 Tour Throughout Germany

Infineon Promotes Electro-Mobility, Partners with Volkswagen’s ID.3 Tour Throughout Germany

Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon has partnered up with the ID.3 Tour in Germany to promote electro-mobility applications.


XP Launches 3 Series of Class II DIN Rail-Mounted Power Supplies

XP Launches 3 Series of Class II DIN Rail-Mounted Power Supplies

The new low cost devices are aimed at applications in building management and in industrial electronics


New 60A-rated TT Series From Panasonic Industry

New 60A-rated TT Series From Panasonic Industry

This article highlights Panasonic high capacity TT series – supporting 60A @14VDC with a double make 2 Form A (1 Form U) contact configuration.


A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

A Comparison of FinFET Configurations

This article looks at different device configurations of MOSFETs and FinFETs and their evolution. It also discusses how 3D configuration allows for…


5.5V, 1A Synchronous Buck COT Converters for High-Efficiency Automotive Point of Load Applications

5.5V, 1A Synchronous Buck COT Converters for High-Efficiency Automotive Point of Load Applications

This article highlights AP61100Q and AP61102Q 1A automotive-compliant synchronous buck converters with a wide 2.3V to 5.5V input voltage range.


Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Northvolt Raises $600M for Battery Gigafactory Expansion

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt secures $600 million round to expand its battery production and recycling capacity in Europe.


News Oct 29, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Nexperia Announces LED Drivers in DFN Packages with Side-Wettable Flanks

Nexperia Announces LED Drivers in DFN Packages with Side-Wettable Flanks

The AEC-Q101-qualified devices save up to 90% PCB space and improve reliability.


Surge Current Testing

Surge Current Testing

This article highlights GvA Leistungselektronik latest joint development that is a test stand for surge current tests up to 35kA for the IPH…


Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

Earth Leakage Current in a Bi-Directional Totem Pole Converter Using Wide Band Gap Devices

This article explains the generation mechanism of this leakage current along with its path through appropriate circuit diagrams.


Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode

Microchip releases new generation of Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diode for Automotive Applications.


GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems Details the Reliability of Gallium Nitride Transistors

GaN Systems’ New study illustrates how Gallium Nitride (GaN) stacks up against classical MOSFETs in real-world situations.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Researchers Develop an Electrode Material for Potential Use in Electric Vehicles

Researchers Develop an Electrode Material for Potential Use in Electric Vehicles

Researchers from China use a composite of black phosphorus and graphite to create an anode material for more stable, efficient, fast charging…


News Oct 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix Launches 1100V Parametric Testing System For Wide Bandgap Technologies in Automotive Applications

Tektronix’s new testing platform targets gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) based devices to design for fast switching, wide…


STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

STMicroelectronics Acquires French Fabless Semiconductor Company SOMOS

Power electronics company STMicroelectronics is acquiring France-based SOMOS Semiconductor, a power amplifier and RF specialist.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
CUI’s Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt DC-DC Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics

CUI’s Ultra-Thin, Low Profile, 3 Watt DC-DC Converters Ideal for Portable Electronics

The PYBJ3 series of isolated dc-dc converters are suitable for use in convection-cooled equipment and applications, including microcontrollers,…


Powerbox Announces High Efficiency 750V DC/DC Converter

Powerbox Announces High Efficiency 750V DC/DC Converter

This article highlights powerbox PRBX ENR500D that is based on an enhanced resonant topology providing a high efficiency of 95% typical across the…