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    Gate Driver Choices for High Power Density Intermediate Bus Converters in AI Servers

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    Figure 1: Two-stage 48 V power architecture for an AI server, showing IBC and downstream point-of-load regulation

    ­1. AI server power delivery raises the density challenge AI accelerators concentrate more computing, and therefore more electrical power, within limited rack and board space. Supplying these loads is not simply a matter of increasing converter output. Every power‑delivery stage must balance conversion ef
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    08/31/2026
    Why Smart Factories Are Still Leaving AI on the Table

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    Figure 1: AI adoption far outpaces confidence in system readiness.

    ­Yet despite billions in investment and years of experimentation, a striking number of manufacturers are still not realizing the full operational value of smart factories, artificial intelligence, spatial computing, autonomous robotics, and real time data processing. According to a 2025 State of AI in Man
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    The 800 V GaN Transition and the Protection Ecosystem

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    Figure 1: Simplified comparison of a traditional two-level SiC power stage and a three-level multi-level GaN topology

    ­The shift to 800 V electric vehicle (EV) power architectures is about more than just voltage rating. Moving to multi-level gallium nitride (GaN) topologies can improve system cost, thermal performance and power density compared with traditional high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) approaches. By dividing voltage st
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    How Compliance and Safety Standards are Reshaping High-Power Battery Connectors

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    Figure 1: An example using the Industrial Battery Connector from Anderson Power demonstrates that, at constant ambient temperature, connector temperature increases as applied current increases

    ­As airports, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites adopt electric equipment, modern safety and compliance standards are impacting the latest battery connector designs. Three emerging trends are influencing connectors: ·  Lithium-Ion Battery Adoption: Lithium-ion is replacing lead-acid as
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    GaN's Simplify Harmonic Reduction in High-Frequency Offline LED Drivers

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    Figure 1: THD optimization model embedded in HVLED101

    ­For more than a decade, solid-state lighting has become synonymous with lighting source. In fact, LEDs are used in almost every application field, including residential, outdoor, automotive and sanitization lighting. Smart algorithms have been developed to allow controllers to meet the requirements of dedicated st
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    Power Architectures Boost the Next Generation of AI-Enabled New Space Missions

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    Figure 1: New Space electronics need added layers of protection against radiation exposure in space. For Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites electronics are typically required to meet radiation tolerant standards

    Designers are putting high-performance compute in orbit for greater device autonomy and to process data before transmission. AI workloads, adaptive beamforming, dynamic spectrum management and onboard analytics all need processors that rival terrestrial edge devices in complexity and power demand. As these features be
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    Reliably Predicting Supercapacitor Service Life

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    Figure 1: Relative capacitance over time for different batches, including the model curves. The model for the short-circuited 50 F batch (without DC) uses the same set of parameters as for the 50 F batch under voltage

    ­Product reliability and sustainability are becoming increasingly essential for both consumers and manufacturers. Even though electrolytic capacitors such as electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) may not cause a significant environmental impact or total cost compared to other electronic components, degradation in
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    Powering the Next Generation of Aerospace Testing

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    Figure 1: MEA architectures have resulted in the growing adoption of high-voltage power distribution and the need for enhanced test equipment such as programmable power supplies

    The drive to create lighter, quieter, and more efficient aerospace platforms has driven an industry-wide trend toward more electric aircraft (MEA). In the commercial sector, for example, there has been a rapid increase in onboard electrical systems, which support a broad range of functions. These include power g
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    No Fear of Short Circuits

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    Figure 1: The completely new compact fuse can be welded directly to a cold plate

    ­The energy transition is giving birth to numerous new DC applications that require protection against overloads and short circuits. These news applications are challenging for current fuse design. Furthermore, clearing a fault current in a DC circuit is harder than clearing a fault current in an AC circuit. To
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    Date:
    09/01/2026
    Archive

    Gate Driver Choices for High Power Density Intermediate Bus Converters in AI Servers

    Aug 31,2026
    Jeffrey Cumabig, Product Application Engineer, and Lei Song, Product Definition Engineer, both for gate drivers at Infineon Technologies AG

    Silicon Carbide Semiconductors: Gaining Widespread Adoption

    Jul 30,2026
    Jens Baringhaus, Chief Expert for Wideband Gap Technology and responsible for Bosch's SiC technology roadmap

    Innovation through Lean AI

    Jun 1,2026
    Crystal Chen, Product Marketing & Product Management, Infineon HiRel

    Molded Power Inductors

    May 29,2026
    Efrain Bernal-Alzate, Design Engineer, Würth Elektronik eiSos

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