Powering Communications

    November 2023
    An Integrated Solution to Li-ion Battery Management

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1: Some battery chemistries compared

    This article discusses the issue and describes cost-effective integrated solutions that can also add extra user benefits, including state-of-charge and state-of-health monitoring. Going back in history, perhaps hundreds of chemistries have been proposed for batteries. These have ranged from the original copper,
    . . . Learn More
    Date:
    11/30/2023
    Cascaded and Hybrid Concepts for Voltage Conversion

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1. Conversion of a voltage from 48 V down to 3.3 V in one single conversion step.

    There are different solutions for applications that require conversion from a high input voltage down to a very low output voltage. One interesting example is the conversion from 48 V down to 3.3 V. Such a specification is not only common in server applications for the information technology market, but in telecommunications as
    . . . Learn More
    Date:
    11/01/2023
    How IO-Link Wireless is enabling Industry 4.0

    Click image to enlarge

    Figure 1. IO-Link Wireless System Topology

    A key enabler on Industry 4.0 is effective machine connectivity, including in places that were not possible before, for more intelligent devices at the edge. For industrial applications, the traditional solution is wired communication, which provides high reliability and low latency. However, cables limit the
    . . . Learn More
    Date:
    11/01/2023
    Archive

    Power Systems Design

    146 Charles Street
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401 USA

    Power Systems Design

    Power Systems Design is a leading global media platform serving the power electronics design engineering community. It delivers in-depth technical content, industry news, and product insights to engineers and decision-makers developing advanced power systems and technologies.

    Published 12× per year across North America and Europe, Power Systems Design is distributed through online and fully digital editions, complemented by eNewsletters, webinars, and multimedia content. The platform covers key areas including power conversion, semiconductors, renewable energy, automotive electrification, AI power systems, and industrial applications—supporting innovation across the global electronics industry.