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Top 5 Actions to Transform the Energy Supply Globally

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Building tomorrow’s greener energy supply demands bold steps today.

­Despite record-breaking growth in renewable energy, the world is dangerously off track to meet crucial climate goals.  If we are serious about securing a sustainable, equitable and resilient energy future, we must act now.    1. Empower people for an inclusive energy future 
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Date:
04/25/2025
¼ Brick and ½ Brick DC/DC Converters from 75W to 500W for High-Reliability Applications

¼ Brick and ½ Brick DC/DC Converters from 75W to 500W for High-Reliability Applications

­GAÏA Converter highlights the strength and flexibility of its MGDM Brick Series, a complete range of 1/4 and 1/2 Brick DC/DC converters from 75W to 500W. Designed for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, these converters combine high-density power with proven long-term reliability. MGDM 1/4 Brick Series
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Date:
04/25/2025
Valve Actuator Market Size is Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, Reaching USD 24.62 billion by 2031

Valve Actuator Market Size is Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 5.3%, Reaching USD 24.62 billion by 2031

­According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the Valve Actuator Market is observing significant growth owing to growing advancements in valve actuators and increasing growth in the oil and gas industry. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and futur
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Date:
04/25/2025
Microchip Unveils New High-Density Power Module for AI at the Edge Applications

Microchip Unveils New High-Density Power Module for AI at the Edge Applications

­AI at the edge is driving increased integration and power consumption, requiring advanced power management solutions for industrial automation and data center applications. Microchip Technology announces the MCPF1412, a highly efficient and fully integrated point-of-load 12A power module with a
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Date:
04/24/2025
PSDcast – Training the AI of the Future

Ang Xiao, the Technical Lead of Materials Science over at SandboxAQ

­As AI becomes increasingly more sophisticated, our methods for training and formulating these systems must also evolve. And on the line to discuss that is Ang Xiao, the Technical Lead of Materials Science over at SandboxAQ.
Date:
04/24/2025
XENSIV 4th Generation of Magnetic Switches Supports Functional Safety up to ASIL B in Automotive Applications

XENSIV 4th Generation of Magnetic Switches Supports Functional Safety up to ASIL B in Automotive Applications

­When developing applications for autonomous driving, compliance with the ISO 26262 standard is crucial – at both the system and sensor levels. To meet these demands, Infineon Technologies AG introduces the XENSIV™ TLE4960x magnetic switch family. Developed in accordance with ISO 26262, the TLE4960x switches in
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Date:
04/24/2025
SemiQ Launches 1200 V Gen3 SiC MOSFET Modules in SOT-227 Package for Reduced Switching Losses and Improved Thermal Resistance

SemiQ Launches 1200 V Gen3 SiC MOSFET Modules in SOT-227 Package for Reduced Switching Losses and Improved Thermal Resistance

­SemiQ Inc, a designer, developer, and global supplier of superior silicon carbide (SiC) solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, has announced a family of co-packaged 1200 V SOT-227 MOSFET modules based on its third-generation SiC technology.  In addition to smaller
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Date:
04/24/2025
Würth Elektronik Expands its Range of Inductors to Include Power Molded Flat-Wire Inductors

Very small and efficient: WE-PMFI
Image source: Würth Elektronik

­Würth Elektronik introduces its new molded flat-wire inductor with the designation WE-PMFI. The compact inductor measures just 2.0 × 1.6 × 1.0 mm in its smallest package. It also impresses with an exceptionally low resistance (RDC from 4.8 mΩ), an operating voltage of up to 48 V, as well as an ex
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Date:
04/23/2025
Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel its Carbon Reduction Goals

Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel its Carbon Reduction Goals

­Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is leading the market in developing more sustainable ways of conducting heavy lifting and transport. This investment in HVO has been driven by higher de
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Date:
04/23/2025
Alphawave Semi Delivers Foundational AI Platform IP for Scale-Up and Scale-Out Networks

Alphawave Semi Delivers Foundational AI Platform IP for Scale-Up and Scale-Out Networks

­Alphawave Semi bolsters its leadership in foundational AI silicon connectivity subsystems through silicon proven chiplets and IP subsystems on advanced process nodes and package types. This is set to be showcased at the TSMC 2025 North America Technology Symposium.  Scaling connectivity efficiently
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Date:
04/23/2025
Taiwan Semi’s New 1,200V and 1,600V Rectifiers Meet Automotive-Quality Standards

Taiwan Semi’s New 1,200V and 1,600V Rectifiers Meet Automotive-Quality Standards

­Taiwan Semiconductor, global supplier of discrete power electronics devices, LED drivers, analog ICs and ESD protection, introduces two new series of high-voltage rectifiers manufactured to AEC-Q101 standards and offered in automotive and commercial grade versions. The fast-recovery HS1Q Series (1,200V, 1A, hi
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Date:
04/22/2025
High-Voltage Contactors for High-Power Systems with up to 750 A at 1500 V

High-Voltage Contactors for High-Power Systems with up to 750 A at 1500 V

­TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces the HVC50, a high-voltage DC contactor designed for connecting or disconnecting lithium-ion batteries with up to 1500 V in traction applications, energy storage systems (ESS), and megawatt charging systems (MCS). With this component, TDK enables its customers to
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Date:
04/22/2025
Power Transistors Market to Reach USD 29.6 billion by 2032

Power Transistors Market to Reach USD 29.6 billion by 2032

­The global power transistors market size is projected to experience significant growth over the coming years, with an expected CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2032. In 2023, the market's valuation stood at approximately USD 16.5 billion, and it is anticipated to reach USD 29.6 billion by 2032. Key growth factors dri
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Date:
04/22/2025
Mikrotron High-Speed 9.5 Megapixel Camera Combines Versatility with Best-in-Class Imaging

Mikrotron High-Speed 9.5 Megapixel Camera Combines Versatility with Best-in-Class Imaging

­Mikrotron, a brand of SVS-Vistek, introduced its next generation of EoSens portfolio cameras, the EoSens9.5. Leveraging a powerful Luxima 9.5 megapixel CMOS sensor featuring global shutter, coupled with a CoaXPress 2.0 (CXP-12) quad-link interface, it offers an ideal balance between fast processing and be
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Date:
04/18/2025
Infineon Launches World’s First Industrial GaN Transistor Product Family with Integrated Schottky Diode

Infineon CoolGaN™ Transistors with integrated Schottky diode increase the performance of power systems by reducing undesired deadtime losses.

­Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the world’s first gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors with integrated Schottky diode for industrial use. The product family of medium-voltage CoolGaN™ Transistors G5 with integrated Schottky diode increases the performance of power systems by reducing undesired de
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Date:
04/18/2025
Ilika's Goliath Battery for Electric Vehicles Achieves Scale-up Milestone

Ilika's Goliath Battery for Electric Vehicles Achieves Scale-up Milestone

­Ilika, the UK pioneer in solid state battery technology, confirms superior performance of its Goliath batteries manufactured via an industrially scaled process at The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. This further underpins confidence that the battery is on track on its route to market, reducing costs, in
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Date:
04/18/2025
Revolutionizing Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Storage with New XtremeSense TMR Current Sensors

Revolutionizing Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Storage with New XtremeSense TMR Current Sensors

­Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) announced the launch of its latest XtremeSense™ TMR current sensors. Allegro’s CT4022 and CT4032 current sensors deliver superior noise performance and high-precision current measurements for high-voltage, power-dense clean energy applications. “Allegro's new Xtreme
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Date:
04/18/2025
Introducing the First 2kA Protection Thyristor in Compact DO-214AB Package from Littelfuse

Introducing the First 2kA Protection Thyristor in Compact DO-214AB Package from Littelfuse

­Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of the Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor® Protection Thyristor Series, the industry’s first 2 kA thyristors in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. The Pxxx0S3G-A series, designed to safeguard equipment in harsh environments from severe overvoltage transients, enables engineers to
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Date:
04/17/2025
First Corporate Client of 6G Test Center Develops Bulletproof Glass with RF Signal Protection

Hannu Nikurautio, research director at the University of Oulu's 6G Test Center

­In dual-use products, innovation can arise from the intersection and combination of traditional products and features that meet future needs. The 6G Test Center already enables simulation of wireless communication scenarios of the 2030s. With the first client, various bulletproof glasses with signal interference pr
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Date:
04/17/2025
Toshiba Introduces new 4-Channel Automotive High-Speed Digital Isolators

Toshiba Introduces new 4-Channel Automotive High-Speed Digital Isolators

­Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has launched its first lineup of ten AEC-Q100 qualified, 4-channel digital isolators. The new DCM34xx0 series has been designed to provide common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100kV/μs (typ.) at data transmission rates up to 50Mbps in applications like on-board cha
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Date:
04/17/2025
GE Vernova’s HA-powered Goi Thermal Power Station Adds 2.3 GW of Electricity to Contribute to the Stable Supply of Electricity in Japan

GE Vernova’s HA-powered Goi Thermal Power Station Adds 2.3 GW of Electricity to Contribute to the Stable Supply of Electricity in Japan

­GE Vernova announced that the Japanese joint venture Goi United Generation (GIUG)’s Goi Thermal Power Station achieved the start of commercial operation in Chiba Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The joint venture comprises Japan's largest power producer by capacity JERA, ENEOS Power and regional uti
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Date:
04/17/2025
Navitas’ Latest SiCPAK Power Modules Set a New Standard for Unparalleled Reliability & Efficient High-Temperature Performance

Navitas’ Latest SiCPAK Power Modules Set a New Standard for Unparalleled Reliability & Efficient High-Temperature Performance

­Navitas Semiconductor announces the release of its latest SiCPAK™ power modules with epoxy-resin potting technology, powered by proprietary trench-assisted planar SiC MOSFET technology, that have been rigorously designed and validated for the most demanding high-power environments, prioritizing reliability an
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Date:
04/17/2025
Infineon Introduces New Generation of Powerful and Energy-Efficient IGBT and RC-IGBT Devices for Electric Vehicles

Robert Hermann, Vice President for Automotive High Voltage Chips and Discretes at Infineon Technologies

­The market for electric vehicles continues to gather pace with a strong volume growth of both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The share of electric vehicles produced is expected to see double-digit growth by 2030 with a share of around 45 percent compared to 20 pe
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Date:
04/16/2025
SemiQ 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Six-Pack Modules with High Power Density and Low Switching Losses Enables Compact, Cost-Optimized Systems

SemiQ 1200 V SiC MOSFETs Six-Pack Modules with High Power Density and Low Switching Losses Enables Compact, Cost-Optimized Systems

­SemiQ Inc, a designer, developer, and global supplier of superior silicon carbide (SiC) solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, has announced a series of highly efficient 1200 V SiC MOSFET Six-Pack Modules. These have been designed to enable lower cost and more compact sy
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Date:
04/16/2025
PSDcast – A Renewed Interest in 48 V Architectures

Aditya Ambardar, the BU Manager – Switching Power, from Diodes Incorporated

­With EVs thriving like never before, and a number of government- and self-imposed deadlines for switching over completely to zero emission vehicles, 48 volts is suddenly on the tip of everyone’s tongue. And on the line to discuss that is Aditya Ambardar, the BU Manager – Switching Power, from Diodes Inco
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Date:
04/16/2025
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation Releases Next-generation AQ2300 Series Optical Power Meter Modules

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation Releases Next-generation AQ2300 Series Optical Power Meter Modules

­Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the launch on April 14 of the AQ23211A and AQ23212A optical power meter modules (OPMs) as additions to the AQ2300 Series – a multi-application test system for manufacturers of semiconductor devices and optical components such as optical fibers. Available in both 1
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Date:
04/15/2025
TAE Technologies Delivers Fusion Breakthrough that Dramatically Reduces Cost of a Future Power Plant

TAE Chief Science Officer Toshiki Tajima

­TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company developing the cleanest and safest approach to commercial fusion power, has achieved a first-of-its-kind breakthrough that fundamentally advances the performance, practicality and reactor-readiness of the company's proprietary fusion technology. Experimental results pr
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Date:
04/15/2025
Microchip Launches High-Reliability BR235 and BR235D Series of Power Relays for Demanding Military Applications

Microchip Launches High-Reliability BR235 and BR235D Series of Power Relays for Demanding Military Applications

­As a leading supplier to the aerospace and defense market, Microchip is committed to providing innovative and robust products that are designed for mission-critical performance in the most demanding environments. Microchip Technology announces the release of its BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL he
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Date:
04/15/2025
TDK Offers MLCCs with the industry's Highest Capacitance at 100V for Automotive Applications in 3225 Case Size

TDK Offers MLCCs with the industry's Highest Capacitance at 100V for Automotive Applications in 3225 Case Size

­TDK Corporation has expanded its CGA series for automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) to 10 µF at 100 V in 3225 size (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 mm – L x W x H), with X7R characteristics (Class Ⅱ dielectric). This is the industry’s highest capacitance* for a 100-V rated product in 3225 size and this te
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Date:
04/14/2025
Think Power Solutions Renews Contract with AEP, Expanding AI-Enabled Utility Services with Industry-Leading Safety Record

Think Power Solutions Renews Contract with AEP, Expanding AI-Enabled Utility Services with Industry-Leading Safety Record

­Think Power Solutions, a leading AI-enabled utility infrastructure solutions provider with an industry-leading safety record, is proud to announce the renewal of its contract with American Electric Power (AEP), one of the nation’s largest electric utility companies. This agreement reinforces Think Power So
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Date:
04/14/2025
Trafag Highlights the 879x Hybrid Gas Density Monitor for Advanced Power Grid Gas Monitoring

Trafag Highlights the 879x Hybrid Gas Density Monitor for Advanced Power Grid Gas Monitoring

­Trafag, a leading manufacturer of high-accuracy measurement devices, highlights its 879x Hybrid Gas Density Monitor RS485/MODBUS, combining self-acting monitoring and continuous density measurement of insulating gases in one device. By directly measuring gas density in high-voltage systems, this innovative mon
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Date:
04/14/2025
DANLERS Unveils New ISI 2.0 Range: Smart, Programmable, and Energy-Efficient PIR Sensor Solutions for Modern Lighting Systems

Figure 1. Mini PIR Sensor

­DANLERS Limited, an ecosystem sensor specialist based in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of its new DANLERS ISI 2.0 range—a breakthrough in smart sensor technology designed to transform building management with energy-efficient PIR sensor solutions that cater to modern smart lighting sy
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Date:
04/11/2025
ROHM Develops Class-Leading Low ON-Resistance, High-Power MOSFETs for High-Performance Enterprise and AI Servers

ROHM Develops Class-Leading Low ON-Resistance, High-Power MOSFETs for High-Performance Enterprise and AI Servers

­ROHM Semiconductor has developed N-channel power MOSFETs featuring industry-leading low ON-resistance and wide SOA capability. They are designed for power supplies inside high-performance enterprise and AI servers. The advancement of high-level data processing technologies and the acceleration of digita
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Date:
04/11/2025
Bosch and Arrow Electronics Extend Distribution Agreement

Bosch and Arrow Electronics Extend Distribution Agreement

­Bosch and the global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics have signed a distribution contract. Arrow now distributes a wide range of Bosch automotive semiconductors on the European market. The two companies already cooperated in North America before. Electronics experts enhance collaborati
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Date:
04/11/2025
New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's PIC16F13145 Microcontroller with the Configurable Logic Block

New at Mouser: Microchip Technology's PIC16F13145 Microcontroller with the Configurable Logic Block

­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the PIC16F13145 family of microcontrollers from Microchip Technology. The PIC16F13145 microcontroller family int
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Date:
04/10/2025
Melexis Redefines Thermographic Sensing with the MLX90642 32x24 IR Array

Melexis Redefines Thermographic Sensing with the MLX90642 32x24 IR Array

­Melexis introduces the MLX90642, a revolutionary thermographic sensor featuring a 32x24 pixel InfraRed (IR) array that redefines market expectations. It offers a drastically improved signal-to-noise ratio, global shutter readout, and onboard temperature calculation at a competitive price point. The MLX90642 im
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Date:
04/10/2025
KSC XA Tactile Switches from Littelfuse Deliver Soft Sound Tactile Feedback for Enhanced User Experience

KSC XA Tactile Switches from Littelfuse Deliver Soft Sound Tactile Feedback for Enhanced User Experience

­Littelfuse, Inc. highlighted the KSC XA Series Soft Sound Tactile Switches as a key solution for applications requiring quiet, reliable tactile feedback. Designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications, the KSC XA switches deliver an innovative soft sound for a quieter user experience, an ex
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Date:
04/09/2025
Würth Elektronik adds to its Robust LED Family

1608 package – the reliable and energy-efficient LEDs of the WL-SMTW series with a miniature-format addition. Image source: Würth Elektronik

­Würth Elektronik adds to its successful WL-SMTW LED series with two new variants. The SMT-mountable mono-color top-view LEDs are now available in a 1608 package. New LEDs are being added in the standard 3528 package, which feature an increased operating temperature of up to 100°C. The water-clear gl
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Date:
04/09/2025
Navitas & GigaDevice Announce Partnership to Combine Power & Control for Next-Gen, High-Frequency, High-Efficiency, & High-Density Power Platforms

Charles Zha, SVP and GM of Navitas Asia-Pacific

­Navitas Semiconductor has announced a new strategic partnership with GigaDevice, a world-leader in microcontrollers (MCUs) and flash memory, to create a joint-lab for integrating and tailoring Navitas’ GaNFast™ ICs & GigaDevice's Microcontrollers, targeting AI data centers, EVs, Solar, and Energy Sav
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Date:
04/09/2025
RESA Power Expands into Ontario, Canada with the Acquisitions of Commercial Switchgear Limited and Commercial Switchgear Service, Inc.

Mark Angus, RESA Power's Chief Growth Officer

­RESA Power, LLC (the "Company"), a market leader in power systems electrical testing, transformer services, and life extension solutions for power distribution equipment, has announced the acquisitions of Commercial Switchgear Ltd. and Commercial Switchgear Service Inc. ("CSL"). Based in Toront
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Date:
04/08/2025
New Serial EEPROM Family Features Unique ID for Identification, Traceability and Sustainability

New Serial EEPROM Family Features Unique ID for Identification, Traceability and Sustainability

­STMicroelectronics has introduced a series of serial EEPROMs that contain a unique 128-bit read-only ID (UID) to meet market requirements for product recognition, tracking, and repairability. In addition to conventional EEPROM user-memory space for parameter storage and data logging, the read-only UID is pr
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Date:
04/08/2025
Bourns Announces Air Coil Inductor Series with a High Q Value and High Self-Resonant Frequency

Bourns® AC1060R, AC2213R,
AC3630R, AC4013R and
AC6830R Series Air Coil Inductors

­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today announced a new air coil inductor series that features a high Q value and high self-resonant frequency. Designed as a low energy loss solution for today’s high frequency ap
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Date:
04/08/2025
Allegro MicroSystems Expands Motor Control and Thermal Management Solutions

Allegro MicroSystems Expands Motor Control and Thermal Management Solutions

­Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) announced three new solutions designed to enhance motor control and thermal management performance in e-mobility and industrial automation applications. These new solutions, the ACS37035 and ACS37630 current sensors, and the A89347 automotive-grade fa
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Date:
04/08/2025
Lhyfe Reaches a Major Milestone in the UK with two of its Green Hydrogen Production Projects Shortlisted by the UK Government

Lhyfe Reaches a Major Milestone in the UK with two of its Green Hydrogen Production Projects Shortlisted by the UK Government

­Lhyfe, one of the world's pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, is pleased to announce that both of its planned green hydrogen production projects in Wallsend, North Tyneside, and  Kemsley, Kent, have been shortlisted under the UK Gov
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Date:
04/07/2025
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Introduces ATS Remote Annunciator

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Introduces ATS Remote Annunciator

­Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, introduces its new ATS Remote Annunciator (RTS-RA), a powerful accessory that brings together data from multiple Automatic Transfer Switches into a single display. The remote annunciator is design
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Date:
04/07/2025
STMicroelectronics Releases STM32MP23 Microprocessors Featured for Performance and Economy and Extends Support for OpenSTLinux Releases

STMicroelectronics Releases STM32MP23 Microprocessors Featured for Performance and Economy and Extends Support for OpenSTLinux Releases

­STMicroelectronics has announced mass-market availability of new STM32MP23 general-purpose microprocessors (MPUs), combining high-temperature operation up to 125°C with the speed and efficiency of dual Arm® Cortex®-A35 cores, for superior performance and ruggedness in industrial and Internet-of-Things (IoT) edg
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Date:
04/07/2025
KVM Switches Market Size Worth $893.64 Million by 2031

KVM Switches Market Size Worth $893.64 Million by 2031

­According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, "KVM Switches Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Switch Type, Enterprise Size, Industry Vertical, and Geography", the global KVM switches ma
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Date:
04/04/2025
'Record Renewables Generation Underscores Untapped Potential of Commercial Solar' Says Expert

Jo Parker-Swift, CEO and founder of Solivus

­Recent UK renewables statistics showcase significant progress but also highlight the crucial role that commercial rooftop solar installations must play in the country’s renewable energy transition, states solar expert Solivus. According to the latest Energy Trends report1 from the Department of Energy
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Date:
04/03/2025
Environmental Lights Introduces Eluxtra ProFlex LED Neon and Strip Light Solutions

Environmental Lights Introduces Eluxtra ProFlex LED Neon and Strip Light Solutions

­Environmental Lights, a leading innovator in LED lighting solutions, and City Theatrical, a global expert in entertainment lighting technology, are proud to introduce the Eluxtra™ ProFlex line of premium LED linear lighting products. Developed with City Theatrical, the Eluxtra™ ProFlex line is characterized by
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Date:
04/03/2025
FCL Components Launches Signal Switching Relays for Automotive Applications Including EV Battery Controls

FCL Components Launches Signal Switching Relays for Automotive Applications Including EV Battery Controls

­FCL Components America, Inc., has released a new series of signal switching relays ideal for power monitoring in electric vehicles (EV). Conventional signal relays have often been used to switch signals for on-board equipment in electric vehicles. However, EV batteries usually use 300 to 400VDC. This exceed
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Date:
04/02/2025
Alliance Memory Launches New 32Mb Fast SRAM in 48-ball FBGA Package

Alliance Memory Launches New 32Mb Fast SRAM in 48-ball FBGA Package

­To meet the demand for high-density fast CMOS SRAMs, Alliance Memory today introduced a new 32Mb device in the 6 mm by 8 mm 48-ball FBGA package. Configured as 2M x 16, the AS7CW2M16-10BIN offers a wide power supply range from 1.65V to 3.6V. “As other manufacturers continue to phase out their SRAM offe
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Date:
04/02/2025
ALD’s Newest SAB MOSFET Reaches New Power Management Standard for Supercapacitors Rated at 3V or Higher

ALD’s Newest SAB MOSFET Reaches New Power Management Standard for Supercapacitors Rated at 3V or Higher

­Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD), a design innovator in analog semiconductors, today announced its latest addition to its Supercapacitor Auto-Balancing (SAB™) MOSFET family. This dual MOSFET provides unmatched auto-balancing capabilities and power management for supercapacitors ranging from 2.8V to 3.3V. Th
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Date:
04/02/2025
Nano Dimension Completes Acquisition of Desktop Metal

Mr. Ofir Baharav, Chairman of the board of directors of Nano Dimension

­Nano Dimension, a digital manufacturing leader, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Desktop Metal, Inc. ("Desktop Metal"), establishing a global leader in innovative disruptive systems, software, and materials for high-value, high-performance electronics, mechanical, and medical ap
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Date:
04/02/2025
Charging Electric Vehicles 5x Faster in Subfreezing Temps

Engineering student Chloe Acosta plugs in an EV for charging in snowy weather on the University of Michigan's North Campus. Photo: Marcin Szczepanski, Michigan Engineering

­A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away. "We envision this approach as something that EV battery manufacturers
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Date:
04/01/2025
The Aftermath of the Biggest Power Show of the Year

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­So?? How was APEC? Was it everything you hoped for (with a side of peaches, pecans, and chicken & waffles)? This was my fourth time to Atlanta, having been in the military years ago (Georgia is an Army epicenter), on vacation, and to a gorgeous destination wedding there. And even after having my fill o
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Date:
04/01/2025
Cutting Operating Costs in Industry

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the April edition of Power Systems Design Europe. We are well into conference season, and April is the month between the two most important exhibitions in the industry this year, APEC and PCIM. The show in Nuremberg will have a lot to live up to after this year’s APEC in Atlanta, but I’m sure th
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Date:
04/01/2025
Automotive Electrification Movement

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Figure 1: While the highly watched demand for EV and hybrid vehicles continues to increase, sales of new EV vehicles have slowed over the last several months due to many factors, including market and public policy

­The automotive industry's evolution through electrification—replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems—is profoundly changing the design of today’s vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines to mild hybrids to fully electric architectures. As systems ha
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Date:
04/01/2025
Fiber Optic vs Metal Components

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­The introduction of fiber optic technology has advanced the way we deliver power and communicate digitally but how does it compare to traditional cabling materials and is it sustainable? Here, Mark Baptista, internal application engineer at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explains the differences be
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Date:
04/01/2025
Temperature Sensors in SMD Format for Power Electronics

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Figure 1: The Pt1000 SMD-SC temperature sensor has bond pads (AgPt) for thin and thick wire bonding and back side metallization optimized for silver sinter processing (AgPd) (source: Yageo)

­The combination of silver sinter technology and SMD assembly forms the basis for high-performance, reliable, and compact temperature sensors that meet the requirements of state-of-the-art and next-generation power electronics. Sensor technology is a key technology in the modern world. Precise temperature d
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Date:
04/01/2025
Reducing the Size of xEV Inverters

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Figure 1: TRCDRIVE pack is a compact module offering high current density with heat dissipation on one side that has been developed for controlling traction inverters and is based on ROHM’s proprietary module technology

­Mobility is a key part of our daily life. The rapid move to carbon-neutral and energy-efficient means of transport is making an important contribution to a greener future. Development of electric drives that are more compact, efficient and also lighter has a key part to play here - not only in promoting greater in
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04/01/2025
A New Approach to Real-Time Operating Systems for Embedded Systems: Taking a Closer Look at Cycle-Resolution Timing

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Figure 1: Difference between an RTOS using cycle-resolution timing (bottom) and a conventional RTOS (top). The CPU stays in energy-saving mode significantly longer and is woken up less often by interrupts (red), resulting in more computing power and less energy consumption

­When developing embedded systems, selecting the appropriate real-time operating system (RTOS) is essential to ensuring efficient and reliable operation. When comparing the available RTOS scheduling options, cycle-resolution timing stands out because of its unique approach. This article takes a closer look
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Date:
04/01/2025
How to Manage Aging Electrical Power Equipment in Data Centers

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Figure 1: It’s important to establish maintenance programs that will bolster the life expectancy of your electrical power equipment, reduce the chance of failure, and lower energy consumption

­Data centers power the digital infrastructure that modern society relies on. For companies that depend on data centers to store, process, and transmit critical information, even a single outage can result in considerable financial losses, security vulnerabilities, and operational disruptions. Data centers a
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Date:
04/01/2025
DC-DC Converters for Reliable Power Supplies in Network Switches

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Figure 1: Redundancy is an important reliability aspect of the typical network switch power configuration rails with voltage and current requirements

­The rapid expansion of cloud computing services has fueled a dramatic surge in data traffic. This trend is expected to continue with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of approximately 20% from 2024 to 2033. Network devices, including routers and network switches, are essential for accommodating this rapid gr
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Date:
04/01/2025
Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Electric Motors

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Figure 1: Bearing fault’s impact on motor efficiency

­Industry 4.0 is seen as the new era of manufacturing, combining technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation to create an efficient and effective manufacturing process. Industrial use cases represent 37% of energy used worldwide, with 70% consumed by motors. Over recent years, there has been
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Date:
04/01/2025
The Industrial Electronics Market – Reliability and Efficiency

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­A recent report from Cognitive Market Research estimates that the industrial electronics market has been experiencing steady and expanding growth. In 2023, it was valued at approximately $208 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.60% from 2023 to 2030. This growth trajectory su
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Date:
04/01/2025
U.S. Battery Capacity on the Rise

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­In what’ll probably come as no surprise to those tuned in to the market, the U.S. battery capacity saw a huge uptick in 2024. But why, and could recent political developments bump up those numbers even further? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, cumulative utility-scale battery storage c
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Date:
04/01/2025
The EV Battery Competition Heats Up

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­One area of the industry I find particularly fascinating is the search for new battery technology, particularly for electric vehicles. It seems almost every month, a new battery chemistry comes closer to commercialization. Although our current Li-ion batteries are very good at what they do, there is always ro
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Date:
04/01/2025
Noise from Different Switching Regulator Topologies

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Figure 1: A switch-mode power supply shown as a black box

Many different switching regulator topologies exist. Some, such as the classic step-down converter, also known as a buck converter, are very widespread. However, there are also a few lesser known switch-mode dc-to-dc converters, including the zeta topology. Differentiation can be made between basic and extended to
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Date:
04/01/2025
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