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Vincotech’s New On-Line Simulator Launches from a Webpage

Vincotech’s New On-Line Simulator Launches from a Webpage

With no download necessary, the new simulation tool requires no third-party software and works with any operating system.


STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

STMicroelectronics’ Debuts Isolated Gate Driver Aimed at SiC MOSFETS

The new unit is a galvanically isolated gate driver that can sink and source up to 4 amps at voltages up to 26V.


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


A New Approach to Current Measurement for High Power Applications

A New Approach to Current Measurement for High Power Applications

The power utilities business is changing globally. Where once the main providers of electrical power were coal, gas, oil or even nuclear power…


GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems and EPowerlabs Collaborate to Deliver High-Density DC/DC Power Converter

GaN Systems announces its entry into a collaboration with EPowerlabs to deliver up a new converter, DDC48-1K, for use in mobility applications.


News Oct 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Digital Electronics Basics: Universal Gates

Digital Electronics Basics: Universal Gates

Learn about basic logic gates that can be combined to implement any Boolean expression.


Energy Usage at the Intersection of Smart Grid Infrastructure and Power

Energy Usage at the Intersection of Smart Grid Infrastructure and Power

Read on to learn about the benefits of transitioning to IoT-based smart grid technology and its effect on energy usage.


The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

The Challenges of Applying the IoT to the Smart Grid

Read on to learn more about the requirements for using IoT in smart grid and the challenges of applying IoT in smart grid.


Flex Power Partners with Xilinx for Power System Optimization and Design

Flex Power Partners with Xilinx for Power System Optimization and Design

Flex Power Modules joins the Xilinx Partner Program to provide integrated software tools for power system optimization and design.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
HEVO and ORNL Plan for 300KW Automated Wireless Vehicle Charging Solution

HEVO and ORNL Plan for 300KW Automated Wireless Vehicle Charging Solution

Is a hands-free electric vehicle (EV) charging in the midst? The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has licensed a…


Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Automatic Code Generation for Embedded Microcontrollers

Block diagrams are a natural way to model and simulate closed-loop controls. Before digital controls can be used in a power electronics…


University Research Team Works to Develop Highway Infrastructure that Charges EVs While Driving

University Research Team Works to Develop Highway Infrastructure that Charges EVs While Driving

Researchers look to develop highway infrastructure with magnetizable concrete that can charge electric vehicles while driving.


News Sep 21, 2021 by Darshil Patel
Understanding the Relationship Between the IoT and Smart Grids

Understanding the Relationship Between the IoT and Smart Grids

This article explains the integration needed to connect smart grids with the internet of things.


Combining Waveforms in a Power System to Cancel Harmonic Components

Combining Waveforms in a Power System to Cancel Harmonic Components

Harmonics can cause transformers to fail, motors to burn out, circuit breakers to trip (nuisance tripping), and neutral conductors and other parts…


AnPV Power Back-up Systems

AnPV Power Back-up Systems

There are many versions of backup power systems. This article will discuss the various types of PV power backup systems and how they are utilized.


Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Silicon capacitor supports new power distribution networks performance requirements

Murata high-density silicon capacitors are developed with a semiconductor MOS process and are using the third dimension to substantially increase…


Gateview Debuts PDUs for 240/415 VAC 3-Phase Power Distribution

Gateview Debuts PDUs for 240/415 VAC 3-Phase Power Distribution

The new power distribution units (PDU) feature cord lengths of 6 to 15 feet and form factors of 24 to 82 inches


Microgrid Operations and Applications

Microgrid Operations and Applications

In this article, we’ll learn about microgrids, their operations, and applications in electrical utilities and various organizations.


Schneider Electric Explores Liquid Cooled Data Centers

Schneider Electric Explores Liquid Cooled Data Centers

As thermal management is increasingly becoming a concern for design engineers, Schneider Electric has announced a new liquid-cooled, modular data…


Power Integrations’ New Switcher IC Family Reduces Standby Power by up to 60%

Power Integrations’ New Switcher IC Family Reduces Standby Power by up to 60%

The new switchers are for the non-isolated buck and buck-boost converters and for isolated flyback designs of up to 12 Watts