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Bidirectional Wireless EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration

This article highlights Finepower

March 01, 2021 by Sri Vijay Vangapandu

Vicor Partners with DMI on World’s First Commercialized Hydrogen Fuel Cell-powered Drones

Modular power components manufacturer Vicor has partnered with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) to work on hydrogen fuel cell-powered drones.

February 08, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Active and Passive Battery Pack Balancing Methods

There are a variety of ways to keeps a battery pack properly balanced. This article introduces the concept of active and passive cell balancing and…

November 24, 2020 by Anushree Ramanath

Understanding the Role of Cell Balancing in Battery Packs

When a battery pack is designed using multiple cells in series, it is essential to design the system such that the cell voltages are balanced in…

November 10, 2020 by Anushree Ramanath

The Architecture of Battery Energy Storage Systems

Learn about the architecture and common battery types of battery energy storage systems.

September 23, 2020 by Pietro Tumino

An Introduction to Energy Storage Systems

This article introduces each type of energy storage system and its uses.

September 14, 2020 by Pietro Tumino

The World of Lithium Ion Batteries

Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most widely used rechargeable battery types, especially for mobile devices such as smartphones,…

May 13, 2020 by Sinjin Dixon-Warren

ATEX and the Power Management of Smart Gas Meters

This article features Texas Instrument on how the TPS62840 step-down converter in the DGR package can help system and equipment design teams meet…

April 16, 2020 by Omar Hegazi

Validating Battery Management Systems with Simulation Models

This article highlights MathWorks battery storage systems as critical technology for the success of EVs and supplementing renewable energy systems.

January 07, 2020 by Tony Lennon

Extended Resistance Range Opens Up New Applications

This article highlights Susumu Germany expansion on RG series resistors by new high-impedance material, pattern adjustment, and a more precise…

October 28, 2019 by Ryuji Hayashi

Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

This article discusses how to design a SiC-MOSFET Based 6.6kW Bi-Directional EV On-Board Charger.

September 11, 2019 by Chen Wei

Solving the Voltage Drop Problems of Industrial Power Lines

This article highlights Analog Devices, Inc. LT8710 DC-to-DC controller that supports synchronous SEPIC, boost, and inverting converter topologies.

July 19, 2019 by Victor Khasiev

Super and Ultracapacitors Thousands of Farads Thanks to Double Layer Technology

This article highlights HY-LINE Power Components Super- and Ultracapacitors built using double layer technology used as starting aids for power…

May 28, 2019 by Wolf-Dieter Roth

DC Microgrids for Commercial or Industrial Buildings

This article features Fraunhofer, Siemens, and LEM technologies for DC microgrid with comparison of technical details and impact on applications.

April 25, 2019 by Julian Kaiser

Innovation Strategies for Capacitors from the Made in China 2025 Initiative

This article highlights advantages and performances of Jianghai Europe aluminum electrolytic and Energy-C capacitors with technical specifications.

April 22, 2019 by Alexander Schedlock

Rechargeable Solid-State SMD Battery for IoT Applications

This article introduces CeraCharge™, the world’s first rechargeable solid-state SMD battery from TDK Electronics.

January 23, 2019 by Masahiro Oishi

Designing Safe and Fast DC Charging Stations with Optocouplers

Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives strong demand for charging infrastructure to extend EVs’ travel range. DC fast charging…

December 17, 2018 by Hong Lei Chen

How to Get Your Power Supply Design Right the First Time

This article highlights Maxim Integrated different types of power supply topologies and introduce a new power supply methodology for power supply…

November 30, 2018 by Michael JacksonJoe McClean

Building a Linear Charger for Wearable Applications

This article highlights Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP266x linear charger family as an excellent solution for charger ICs in wearable applications.

November 26, 2018 by Hank Cao

How to Hot Plug Sequence Your BMS Cell Connections

This article discusses hotplug sequencing and how to implement the cell connection sequences.

August 27, 2018 by Robert Grist