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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure