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FeedThrough EMC solutions from EMIS Provide High Frequency Noise Suppression

FeedThrough EMC solutions from EMIS Provide High Frequency Noise Suppression

­Global EMC solutions provider EMIS offers a range of FeedThrough components designed to pass conductors through a grounded barrier while providing high‑frequency noise suppression and improved EMC performance.​ FeedThrough Capacitors are a single capacitor mounted through a metal pa
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Date:
12/03/2025
Tria Technologies to Bring Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-6 Series to Market with Two New Compute Modules

Tria Technologies to Bring Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-6 Series to Market with Two New Compute Modules

­Tria Technologies, an Avnet company specializing in the manufacturing of embedded compute boards, has introduced the TRIA SM2S-IQ615 and TRIA OSM-LF-IQ-615 modules, marking commercial availability of computer-on-module (COM) worldwide featuring a Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-615 processor. The modules provide AI
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Date:
12/03/2025
STMicroelectronics Launches Radiation-Hardened Low-Voltage Rectifier Products for Low Earth Orbit Applications

STMicroelectronics Launches Radiation-Hardened Low-Voltage Rectifier Products for Low Earth Orbit Applications

­STMicroelectronics has expanded its range of rad-hard ICs with three new low-voltage rectifier diodes for the power circuits of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Delivered in mass-produced, lightweight SOD128 plastic packages, the flight-ready LEO1N58xx diodes provide power management and protection in circuits su
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Date:
12/03/2025
Why Automotive Qualification Still Matters in the Age of Software-Defined Vehicles

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Figure 1: The connected nature of today’s vehicles requires efficient power chips to manage their many intelligent devices and connections

­Today’s vehicles can include more than 100 electronic control units and millions of lines of code, supporting a range of functions, including infotainment, navigation, driver assistance, and powertrain control. As the shift to software-defined vehicles (SDV) accelerates, electronic components face heightened expectation
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Date:
12/03/2025
Mersen Announces Expansion to Surge-Trap STXH Series

Mersen Announces Expansion to Surge-Trap STXH Series

­Global electrical power and advanced materials leader Mersen is pleased to announce the expansion of its STXH Series of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs). Mersen’s leading SPD for residential protection now includes a 75kA rating model for premium whole-home protection. The new model is compatible with all re
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Date:
12/02/2025
Navitas Announces 3300V and 2300V UHV Silicon Carbide Product Portfolio, Augmenting Reliability and Performance in Mission-Critical Energy Infrastructure Applications

Navitas Announces 3300V and 2300V UHV Silicon Carbide Product Portfolio, Augmenting Reliability and Performance in Mission-Critical Energy Infrastructure Applications

­Navitas Semiconductor is announcing the sample availability of its new 3300V and 2300V ultra-high voltage (UHV) products in power module, discrete and known good die (KGD) formats. These new SiC products set a benchmark for reliability and enhanced performance in ultra-high voltage power electronics. Proprietary Trench-Assi
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Date:
12/02/2025
Nordic Semiconductor Unveils nRF54LV10A - A Breakthrough Low-Voltage Bluetooth LE SoC for Next-Gen Healthcare Wearables

Nordic Semiconductor Unveils nRF54LV10A - A Breakthrough Low-Voltage Bluetooth LE SoC for Next-Gen Healthcare Wearables

­Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, today launches the nRF54LV10A SoC, setting a new benchmark for integration, performance, and battery life in the smallest medical devices. Engineered specifically for space-constrained, low-voltage Bluetooth® LE applications, th
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Date:
12/02/2025
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Enables 48V Hot Swap in AI Servers with New High SOA MOSFET in LFPAK 8x8

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Enables 48V Hot Swap in AI Servers with New High SOA MOSFET in LFPAK 8x8

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced its AOLV66935 a 100V High Safe Operating Area (SOA) MOSFET in an LFPAK 8x8 package. AOS’ latest MOSFET is designed as an ideal solution for 48V Hot Swap architectures in AI servers. The power demands of AI servers are intensifying, primarily driven by
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Date:
12/02/2025
TDK Presents new S Series Inrush Current Limiters for up to 35 A and 750 J in High-Power Applications

TDK Presents new S Series Inrush Current Limiters for up to 35 A and 750 J in High-Power Applications

­TDK Corporation introduces the new S series inrush current limiters (ICLs), comprising the S30 (ordering code: B57130S0*M000) and S36 (B57136S0*M100) families of NTC thermistors. With maximum steady-state currents of up to 35 A and energy absorption capabilities of up to 750 J, the components are optimized fo
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Date:
12/02/2025
Rehlko’s KD Series 60–600 kW Generators set a New Standard in Reliable Backup Power

Rehlko’s KD Series 60–600 kW Generators set a New Standard in Reliable Backup Power

­Rehlko today announced the global launch of its new KD Series™ 60–600 kW generators, expanding its flagship KD Series family to deliver unmatched reliability and performance for critical backup power. This launch comes at a time of increasing demand for energy resilience driven by grid instability, extreme we
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Date:
12/02/2025
Li-ion Battery Cathode and Anode Ten-Year Material Outlook, by IDTechEx

Li-ion production capacity by location. Source: IDTechEx

An analysis of the materials adopted in li-ion batteries quantifies the change of cathode and anode materials used over the coming decade, with the increase of ultra-high nickel cathodes and high silicon anodes. The full assessment is provided in the new IDTechEx report Li-ion Battery Market 2026-2036: Te
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Date:
12/02/2025
SECORA ID V2 Platform Enables Industry’s First FIDO Level 3+ Certified Secured Authentication Solutions

Secured authentication for protecting digital identities enabled by the world’s first FIDO CTAP2.1 Authenticator Level 3+ certifications on Infineon’s SECORA™ ID V2 platform

­As cyberattacks exploiting security vulnerabilities rise across industries, secured authentication is becoming critical for safeguarding digital identities. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) reinforces its position as a leader in advanced security solutions with the world’s first FIDO CTAP2.1 Aut
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Date:
12/01/2025
Marvell Extends Collaboration with Microsoft, Expanding Azure Global Cloud Security Services in Europe

Will Chu, executive vice president and general manager of Custom Cloud Solutions at Marvell

­Marvell Technology, Inc., a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced that Microsoft expanded the use cases for its cloud-based security offerings powered by Marvell® LiquidSecurity® hardware security modules (HSMs) for customers in Europe, adding to existing cloud-based security offerings in
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Date:
12/01/2025
Expansion of U.S. Production Site for Components for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Exterior of FM INDUSTRIES, INC. plant planned for expansion in Arizona

­NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) announced that it will invest a total of ¥8.96 billion in FM INDUSTRIES, INC. (President: David Miller; Head Office: California, U.S.A.; hereinafter “FMI”), a subsidiary that manufactures components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to increase production ca
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Date:
12/01/2025
What I’m Thankful For

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the December issue! And since we just passed Thanksgiving (hope you didn’t move up too many belt loops!) and we’ve entered the season of giving, I thought it was prudent to list all the things I’m thankful for this year. Strap in – it’s about to get sappy in here. In no particular order:
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Date:
12/01/2025
Merry Christmas!

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the December edition of Power Systems Design. It is the final magazine in what has been a bit of a roller coaster year to say the least. Part of that is due to the expected take up of EVs dropping off quite considerably in Europe and the US. However, there are many other factors, especially political on
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Date:
12/01/2025
Power Density without Compromise: Designing for Next-Generation FPGAs and SoCs

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Figure 1. MicroPOL cross section and SeSUB

­Every leap in compute capability, from advanced FPGAs and SoCs to custom ASICs and AI accelerators, comes with steeper demands on power delivery. The challenge is no longer just supplying enough watts. It is doing so within shrinking board space, while maintaining efficiency, reliability, and manageable design
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Date:
12/01/2025
Increasing System Reliability with Redundant Power Supplies

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­High-reliability applications include communications systems, both voice and data types, computer systems (volatile memory systems in particular), process controls, utility, transit and municipal systems, and for security / safety alarm systems. A redundant output power supply consists of two or more compl
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Date:
12/01/2025
Intelligent Protection for Industrial DC Power Distribution Systems

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Figure 1: Sequential start

­Industrial automation systems are becoming increasingly complex. More intelligent controllers, networked sensors, and distributed subsystems demand not only a stable power supply, but also efficient, safe, and easily maintainable power distribution. Traditional power supply and protection concepts are reaching th
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Date:
12/01/2025
The Road Ahead: Innovation and Electrification in Automotive Technology

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Figure 1: The electrification of automobiles has paved the way for innovative new vehicle designs, which has led to an increased number of new EV manufacturers entering the market, offering a wide variety of makes and models

­Changes in the automotive industry are a hot topic. Advances in technology are driving many trends and updates in vehicles, ranging from wide-scale trends like zero-emission cars and autonomy to niche trends like miniaturization and energy storage methods. Today, vehicles are equipped with more electroni
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Date:
12/01/2025
Power Distribution Solutions for Automotive Zonal Architectures

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Figure 1: Schematic configuration of a controlled bidirectional line

­The automotive industry is experiencing a paradigm shift fueled by the rapid adoption of electrification, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and the progression toward autonomous and connected vehicles. These innovations demand increasingly complex and reliable electrical systems capable of handling hi
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Date:
12/01/2025
Applications for Bidirectional Power Supplies

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Figure 1: Applications for bidirectional power supplies

­As the world moves away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy, the electrical grid is changing to keep up. The old way of doing things — large coal, gas, or nuclear power plants supplying power to consumers in a monopolistic fashion — is giving way to a smart grid that features a combination of trad
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Date:
12/01/2025
Building Battery Traceability from the Cell Up

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Figure 1: Dukosi’s cell-based technology helps to deliver the traceability Battery Passports demand

­From February 2027, the EU Battery Regulation will mandate batteries with a capacity over 2 kWh in the EU market, whether produced in the EU or imported into the EU, include a digital record of origin, composition, performance, and lifecycle data. This is not just a regulatory change, but one that reflects ri
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Date:
12/01/2025
Automotive and Transportation Industry – Navigating Through Change and Uncertainty

Kevin Parmenter, Director, Applications Engineering. TSC, America

­The global automotive and transportation industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. Driven by electrification, digitalization, sustainability mandates and evolving consumer needs, this sector is inventing and redefining mobility for the next decade. A recent report fr
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Date:
12/01/2025
Does the “Uncanny Valley” Hide the True Danger of Generative AI?

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­For more than half a century, techies have tussled with the so-called “uncanny valley”, and AI has only exacerbated the issue. But is that really the scariest part of generative AI? Are we downplaying a far more serious danger? OpenAI recently released their Sora 2 AI video creation model with the go
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Date:
12/01/2025
Boosting Supercapacitor Energy Storage

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Batteries are by far the most popular way of storing energy, but supercapacitors also have a place. The two different devices operate in totally different ways, but they generally complement each other well. The main advantage of supercapacitors is that they use an electrostatic charge to hold energy, meaning th
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Date:
12/01/2025
Minimizing Emissions from a Ćuk Regulator

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Figure 1. Schematic diagram of a Ćuk topology for generating negative voltages.

­The Ćuk topology is ideal for generating a negative output voltage from a positive supply voltage. Negative voltages are needed in many systems to enable useful readout of signals from certain sensors. For this, a signal chain may need to be supplied, for example, with +5V and –5V or even +15V and –15V. Ne
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Date:
12/01/2025
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