EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

    March 2026
    Transformer Design Comparisons for Mitigating EMI in Gate Driver Circuits

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    Figure 1: Gate driver circuit diagram with a Bourns transformer

    While gate driver-based converters deliver improved efficiency, speed and signal integrity, their high frequency switching features can produce elevated levels of conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI), posing challenges to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and overall system reliability. To solve this
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    Date:
    03/29/2026
    SimpleChips Ships Industry's First 1200V High-Voltage Monitor IC

    SimpleChips Ships Industry's First 1200V High-Voltage Monitor IC

    ­SimpleChips Technology Inc., a global provider of analog and mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace applications, announced the availability of the 18SCT005, the industry’s first 1200V high-voltage monitor IC. With superior output ac
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    Date:
    03/27/2026
    Danisense Introduces new High Precision DC and AC Current Clamp-On

    Danisense Introduces new High Precision DC and AC Current Clamp-On

    ­Danisense, the leader in high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, is introducing its MK500ID, its first new high-precision DC and AC current clamp-on designed for galvanically isolated measurements up to 500Arms and DC. The MK500ID current clamp-on delivers outstanding performance, in
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    Date:
    03/27/2026
    The Shift in Power and the OEM Collaboration Opportunity

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    Figure 1: ENNOVi-SealTech – ENNOVI’s shrinking method for sealing 3-phase busbars at a lower cost and faster processing time compared to conventional methods

    ­The automotive industry is undergoing significant change as hybrid and electric vehicles rapidly evolve. Instead of relying on Tier 1 supply partners for the manufacture and supply of systems and modules, OEMs are increasingly bringing development and manufacture in-house. This is particularly true for high-value sy
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    Date:
    03/01/2026

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