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August 2024
ROHM's 4th Generation SiC MOSFET Bare Chips Adopted in Three EV Models of ZEEKR from Geely

ROHM's 4th Generation SiC MOSFET Bare Chips Adopted in Three EV Models of ZEEKR from Geely

ROHM's 4th Generation SiC MOSFET Bare Chips Adopted in Three EV Models of ZEEKR from Geely
­ROHM Semiconductor announced the adoption of power modules equipped with 4th generation SiC MOSFET bare chips for the traction inverters in three models of ZEEKR EV brand from Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), a top 10 global automaker. Since 2023, these power modules have been mass produced an
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Date:
08/30/2024
Nexperia to Offer Popular Power BJTs in Space and Energy Efficient DFN2020D-3

Nexperia to Offer Popular Power BJTs in Space and Energy Efficient DFN2020D-3

Nexperia to Offer Popular Power BJTs in Space and Energy Efficient DFN2020D-3
­Nexperia announced the latest extension to its popular portfolio of power bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) with the release of ten standard and ten automotive-qualified products in DFN2020D-3 packaging. These new devices, available in 50 V and 80 V ratings and supporting current ranges from 1 A
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Date:
08/28/2024
Revolutionizing Railway Systems with Fuji Electric's HPnC High Power Modules

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Revolutionizing Railway Systems with Fuji Electric's HPnC High Power Modules
­In the rapidly evolving world of power electronics, the demand for high power density, enhanced thermal efficiency, and scalability has never been higher. As designers strive to meet these demands, particularly in railway applications - where reliability is paramount - High Power next Core (HPnC) modules stand ou
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Date:
08/28/2024
Expanded Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio with 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 PHY Transceivers for Network Interoperability

Expanded Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio with 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 PHY Transceivers for Network Interoperability

Expanded Single Pair Ethernet Portfolio with 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 PHY Transceivers for Network Interoperability
­The automotive and industrial markets are widely adopting Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) solutions for network connectivity because of the system level benefits of reducing cost, weight and cable complexity. SPE, with its proven performance and reliability in automotive applications, is now also being deployed in
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Date:
08/23/2024
TDK Extends AEC-Q200 Qualified SMD Alloy Powder Choke Series ERU27M for Rated Currents up to 48 A

TDK Extends AEC-Q200 Qualified SMD Alloy Powder Choke Series ERU27M for Rated Currents up to 48 A

TDK Extends AEC-Q200 Qualified SMD Alloy Powder Choke Series ERU27M for Rated Currents up to 48 A
­TDK Corporation has extended its ERU27M series of SMD high current flat wire inductors consisting of an isolated alloy powder core and flat wire helical winding. As power densities and currents in automotive and industrial applications continue to increase, this new series meets these requirements by using an
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Date:
08/22/2024
Nexperia Expands Power Device Portfolio to Include Standard and Automotive Qualified Ideal Diodes

Nexperia Expands Power Device Portfolio to Include Standard and Automotive Qualified Ideal Diodes

Nexperia Expands Power Device Portfolio to Include Standard and Automotive Qualified Ideal Diodes
­Nexperia announced the addition of two new ideal diode ICs to its continuously growing portfolio of power devices. The NID5100 is suitable for standard industrial and consumer applications while the NID5100-Q100 has been qualified for use in automotive applications. Ideal diodes are MOSFET based de
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Date:
08/22/2024
ADLINK Unveils the New SBC35 Series: 3.5

ADLINK Unveils the New SBC35 Series: 3.5" Single Board Computers Tailored for Compact Efficiency

ADLINK Unveils the New SBC35 Series: 3.5" Single Board Computers Tailored for Compact Efficiency
­ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing and a renowned supplier of industrial PCs and motherboards, is proud to announce the launch of the new SBC35 Series of 3.5” Single Board Computers (SBC). This innovative series introduces a range of motherboards specifically engineered to maximize ef
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Date:
08/22/2024
Electric Aviation Market Estimated to Reach $37 Billion By 2030 as Demand for Environment-Friendly Aircraft Rises

Electric Aviation Market Estimated to Reach $37 Billion By 2030 as Demand for Environment-Friendly Aircraft Rises

Electric Aviation Market Estimated to Reach $37 Billion By 2030 as Demand for Environment-Friendly Aircraft Rises
­FN Media Group News Commentary - According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global flights produced around 720 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2021. The global aviation industry produces over 2% of all the CO2 emissions induced by humans. With an increase in the number of global aircraft fl
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Date:
08/22/2024
Highest Power Density for DCDC Converters Demonstrated by Vitesco Technologies using Infineon's CoolGaN Transistors

Infineon’s CoolGaN™ Transistors 650 V significantly improve the overall system performance while minimizing system cost and increasing ease of use.

Highest Power Density for DCDC Converters Demonstrated by Vitesco Technologies using Infineon's CoolGaN Transistors
­DCDC converters are essential in any electric or hybrid vehicle to connect the high-voltage battery to the low-voltage auxiliary circuits. This includes 12 V power headlights, interior lights, wiper and window motors, fans, and at 48 V, pumps, steering drives, lighting systems, electrical heaters, and air co
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Date:
08/09/2024
Littelfuse Enhances KSC2 Tactile Switch Series to Empower Designers with Precise Electrical Height

Littelfuse Enhances KSC2 Tactile Switch Series to Empower Designers with Precise Electrical Height

Littelfuse Enhances KSC2 Tactile Switch Series to Empower Designers with Precise Electrical Height
­Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced a product update on the C&K Switches KSC2 Sealed Tactile Switch product line. This surface-mounted, waterproof tactile switch series now incorporates the Electrical Height enhancement. The KSC2 seri
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Date:
08/09/2024
Pick Your Power with Microchip's New Electric Vehicle Charger Reference Designs

Pick Your Power with Microchip's New Electric Vehicle Charger Reference Designs

Pick Your Power with Microchip's New Electric Vehicle Charger Reference Designs
­The reliability and performance of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers are critical to drive global market adoption. EV manufacturers are focused on delivering the most robust, weather-resistant and user-friendly EV chargers. To accelerate the time to market of an EV charger, Microchip Technology announces th
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Date:
08/08/2024
Produce Negative Voltages Using the Buck Controller

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Figure 1. A solution for generating positive and negative voltages

Produce Negative Voltages Using the Buck Controller
Victor Khasiev, Analog Devices, Inc.

­Negative voltages are used to power an expanding number of LCD screens in automobile infotainment systems. Likewise, in industrial and railroad environments, negative rails satisfy the needs of instrumentation and monitoring applications. In all cases, the negative voltage rail must be produced from a positive so
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Date:
08/01/2024
The State of EVs, HEVs and the Charging Infrastructure

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

The State of EVs, HEVs and the Charging Infrastructure
Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­The electrification of transportation is moving along as states consider new public policies related to electric vehicles, from funding road repairs to providing multifamily home charging. Although the same challenges confront today’s U.S. EV market as when it first emerged, thanks to government funding an
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Date:
08/01/2024
High-Reliability Auxiliary Power Systems in eVTOL Aircraft

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Figure 1: Redundant auxiliary DC-DC converters in an ‘on-line’ arrangement

High-Reliability Auxiliary Power Systems in eVTOL Aircraft
Christian Jonglas, Customer Support Manager at GAIA Converter

­Sci-fi movies have shown visions of the future where flying taxis buzz around with the hero pilot dodging skyscrapers and other aircraft. This is now set to become reality, at least in a less frantic way, with the prestigious 2023 Paris air show featuring a real flying demonstrator of a potential air taxi, th
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Date:
08/01/2024
E-Bikes and E-Scooters: A Full System Design Solution, Wall to Battery

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Figure 1: E-bike building blocks

E-Bikes and E-Scooters: A Full System Design Solution, Wall to Battery
Marco Ruggeri, System Architect for Power Solutions Team, Renesas Electronics Andrew Wu, Business Development for Power Products Group, Renesas Electronics

­The rise of e-bikes and e-scooters is transforming urban mobility, offering a cleaner, more convenient alternative to traditional modes of transportation. Central to the success and efficiency of these electric vehicles are the charging, battery management, motor driver, and control systems, as shown in Figure 1.
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Date:
08/01/2024
Enhancing Safety in EV Battery Testing

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Figure 1: A thermal runaway cycle

Enhancing Safety in EV Battery Testing
Russell Gaubatz, Senior Applications Engineer, SME, Elektro-Automatik

­Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, by necessity, need to have a high capacity to power vehicles weighing well over a ton. To maximize driving distance between charges, battery packs for some vehicles have capacities as high as 100 kWh. Battery pack capacity will have to increase even further for larger vehicles su
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Date:
08/01/2024
Fueling the EV Boom: Will Copper Supply Meet Demand?

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Figure 1: Copper Content by Vehicle Type: Comparing the Copper Usage in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Vehicles

Fueling the EV Boom: Will Copper Supply Meet Demand?
John Hipchen, Director of Energy and Electrical Systems, Copper Development Association

­The transition to electric vehicles (EV) is widely seen as a crucial step toward achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 in the United States. However, this shift has raised concerns about the availability of key raw materials, such as copper, to support the growing demand in the EV market. As governments an
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Date:
08/01/2024
Understanding Network Speed Needs for EV Manufacturers and Charging Facilities

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Figure 1. Wyebot's sensors

Understanding Network Speed Needs for EV Manufacturers and Charging Facilities
Anil Gupta, CTO and co-founder of Wyebot

­Every manufacturer and charging facility want to optimize its environment for all users. In today’s digital world, this means providing the best WiFi network possible. While everyone agrees this is a priority, several misconceptions abound when it comes to accurately determining the network speed needed by
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Date:
08/01/2024
Innovative Design and Testing Approaches for EV and HEV DC-DC Converters

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Figure 1: Simplified block diagram of a strong/full-hybrid EV

Innovative Design and Testing Approaches for EV and HEV DC-DC Converters
Brian Whitaker, Keysight Technologies

­The global automotive DC-DC converter market is expected to be 18.7 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate of 10%.[1] DC-DC converters are an essential part of the vehicle, converting voltages to power various onboard systems, such as increasingly sophisticated infotainment and enhanced safety features
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Date:
08/01/2024
Using EVs to Balance the Bills

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

Using EVs to Balance the Bills
Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the August edition of Power Systems Design Europe. I read a study recently that found that consumers who have purchased EVs are also much more likely to have installed other environmental technologies at home, including solar panels, batteries, chargers and heat pumps. Batteries are critical to ge
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Date:
08/01/2024
Getting Charged up for EVs, Hybrids, and the Means to Keep them Running

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Getting Charged up for EVs, Hybrids, and the Means to Keep them Running
Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the August issue! As we close out the summer and Independence Day, we hope you had a great holiday (American version) and were able to go on holiday (British version). And if you did go on holiday (especially a road trip) perhaps you availed yourself of this month’s topic – “EV, Hybrids,
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Date:
08/01/2024
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