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    Toshiba Releases 60V and 100V N-channel Power MOSFETs in Three New Package Options to Improve Efficiency of Industrial Equipment Power Lines

    Toshiba Releases 60V and 100V N-channel Power MOSFETs in Three New Package Options to Improve Efficiency of Industrial Equipment Power Lines

    ­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has expanded its portfolio of N-channel power MOSFETs with the launch of nine new parts in three types of small, high heat dissipation packages. The new lineup comprises three 100V products for 48V power lines in industrial equipment and six 60V products for 24
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    Securing Critical Connections in Industrial Systems

    Securing Critical Connections in Industrial Systems

    ­Cyberattacks on industrial networks often attract the spotlight, yet regulators have also cautioned against vulnerabilities at the hardware layer. Standards like IEC 62443 and the NIST cybersecurity framework identify connection points as potential entry routes for tampering and interception. That emphasis re
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    ABB Expands non-Invasive Sensing Portfolio to Advance Simpler and Safer Temperature Measurement

    Jacques Mulbert, President of ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division

    ­ABB has expanded its NINVA™ non-invasive temperature measurement portfolio with the introduction of NINVA™ Integrated, NINVA™ Remote, and NINVA™ Compact. The new solutions are designed to address distinct application needs in oil & gas, chemicals, power, and marine where safety and accuracy are pa
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    PSDcast – AI and Industrial Security

    Jason Allnut, OT & Cyber SME at SimSpace

    ­We’re now at a crossroads with AI – straddling the line between its ability to do good and its potential to do irreparable harm. And no topic exemplifies that quite like industrial security. 78% of security leaders who’ve adopted AI report high confidence in their defenses, but only 29% of organizations in
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    Date:
    06/18/2026
    Sumida Introduces +165°C Metal Composite Power Inductors

    Sumida Introduces +165°C Metal Composite Power Inductors

    ­Sumida Corporation, a global leader in inductive components and solutions, announced the availability of the MCDMCF201612/DS, a new high-temperature SMD power inductor engineered to operate reliably in environments where conventional inductors fall short. Featuring an operational temperature range of -55°C to
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    Date:
    06/16/2026
    TDK Expands Cost-Effective Series of DIN-rail Mount Power Supplies to Include 12, 48, and 72 V Output Models

    TDK Expands Cost-Effective Series of DIN-rail Mount Power Supplies to Include 12, 48, and 72 V Output Models

    ­TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the TDK-Lambda D1SE series of cost-effective DIN-rail mount power supplies with 12, 48, and 72 V output models. Initially launched with 120, 240 and 480 W 24 V versions, the series offering has now been broadened to better support the needs of various applications, su
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    Nexperia Expands 650 V GaN FET Portfolio with Multiple RDS(on) Classes and Industry-Standard Packages

    Nexperia Expands 650 V GaN FET Portfolio with Multiple RDS(on) Classes and Industry-Standard Packages

    ­Nexperia today announced the expanded portfolio of 650 V industrial-grade high-power GaN FETs for demanding power conversion applications. The portfolio includes devices in 35 mΩ, 50 mΩ and 70 mΩ, offered in industry-standard TO-247-3, TO-247-4, TOLL and TOLT packages. The extended portfolio provides power en
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    Global HV Switchgear Market to Expand Rapidly Through 2030, led by APAC, Forecasts GlobalData

    Global HV switchgear market to expand rapidly through 2030, led by APAC, forecasts GlobalData

    ­Grid operators are increasingly adopting digital substations, intelligent monitoring, and SF₆-free technologies to boost reliability, cut lifecycle emissions, and meet rising electricity demand across industrial and urban networks. As utilities ramp up investment in transmission infrastructure, grid modernization, an
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    Study Examines how Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users May Affect Electricity Prices in Iowa and Wisconsin

    Study Examines how Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users May Affect Electricity Prices in Iowa and Wisconsin

    ­A new white paper prepared by The Brattle Group identifies system conditions, ratemaking approaches, and contractual structures that utilities can leverage to address electricity affordability concerns related to demand growth from large new electricity customers, including data centers and other energy-intensive fa
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    SpinDrive Launches Magma X100 Controller, Bringing Active Magnetic Bearing Technology to a New Generation of Industrial Applications

    SpinDrive Launches Magma X100 Controller, Bringing Active Magnetic Bearing Technology to a New Generation of Industrial Applications

    ­SpinDrive, a Finnish company delivering market-leading advanced active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems for a wide range of industrial machinery, is announcing the launch of the Magma X100, a new magnetic bearing controller platform designed for lower-power, ultra-high-speed applications up to 150 kW. Due to be
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    Date:
    06/11/2026
    onsemi Introduces Industry-First Elite Pairing Studio to Simplify Power Design

    onsemi Introduces Industry-First Elite Pairing Studio to Simplify Power Design

    ­The onsemi Elite Pairing Studio is an online design environment that simplifies pairing SiC MOSFETs and gate drivers for demanding power electronics applications, including AI data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial systems. By providing visibility into device‑level behavior and pairing trade‑offs, th
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    Date:
    06/08/2026
    Melexis Introduces the World's First 2-wire 2-bit Hall Switch

    Melexis Introduces the World's First 2-wire 2-bit Hall Switch

    ­Melexis unveils the MLX92344, a highly flexible PCB-less solution for contactless detection of up to four positions, eliminating the need for bulky microswitches. While ensuring backward compatibility over 2-wires, it introduces fully programmable current levels and magnetic thresholds. This innovation enables th
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    STMicroelectronics' 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Combines ISO 21780 Compliance with 8-Channel Flexibility for Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Systems

    STMicroelectronics' 48V Automotive Pre-Driver Combines ISO 21780 Compliance with 8-Channel Flexibility for Mild-Hybrid and Auxiliary Systems

    ­With an absolute maximum rating (AMR) of 75V, STMicroelectronics’ L98GD8E is the only 48V automotive pre-driver to combine compliance with the ISO 21780 standard for 48V electrical systems and eight channels for high-side and low-side driving. The device’s eight outputs are independently configurable for drivi
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    Date:
    06/05/2026
    Tiny Pressure Sensor With Analog Voltage Output In A DIP-06 Package

    Different variants of AMS 6836 for the measurement of differential, bidirectional differential and absolute pressure.

    ­The new AMS 6836 pressure sensor series from the manufacturer Analog Microelectronics offers high-precision pressure measurements in an ultra-compact DIP-06 package (11 x 7.6 x 7.2 mm^3). As the small, cost-effective variant of AMS 6832, AMS 6836 was developed for miniaturizing pressure sensing and control un
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    Date:
    06/04/2026
    MH3261‑T Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads for EMI Suppression in High‑Density Power

    Bourns® MH3261-T Series Ferrite Beads for high-current EMI suppression

    ­Bourns announced the MH3261‑T Series High Current Chip Ferrite Beads, designed to address EMI suppression challenges in high‑density PCB layouts where current capacity and board space are constrained. The series combines a compact 3.2 × 1.6 mm footprint with low DC resistance and rated current capability up
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    Date:
    06/01/2026
    Why Does Current-Mode Control in Switching Regulators Matter?

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    Figure 1: The basic working principle of a current-mode regulator

    ­There are thousands of different switching regulators on the market. Selectionis based on specifications such as input voltage range, output voltage capability, maximum output current, and a slew of other parameters. This article explains current mode, a differentiating feature commonly listed in data sheets, an
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    Date:
    06/01/2026
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