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    Low-Loss Inductors for High-Efficiency Power Converters

    Figure 1: Set-up of the DC/DC converter for determining losses

    ­As switching frequencies climb into the megahertz range and power densities continue to rise, power inductor losses have become a decisive factor in overall converter efficiency. Würth Elektronik's low-loss inductor technologies—from advanced core materials to flat wire windings—help engineers push high-effic
    Date:
    09/29/2026
    Generating Risk: When Cyber Issues Reach Plant Operations

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    Figure 1: A consequence-led view starts with the plant function that must be protected, then traces the digital systems and access paths that could affect it

    ­A power plant is a study in boundaries. Efficient and safe operation depends on knowing where equipment limits are, seeing when conditions begin to move, and having confidence that the right system will act at the right time. That has always been an engineering problem, but it is now also a cybersecurity problem. The systems t
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    How to Manage Increased Power Demand with High-Density Charging Infrastructure

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    Figure 1: The modeled annual electricity consumption from electric ground support equipment at Atlanta Airport in 2025. Each column represents a percentage of electric ground support equipment in the fleet

    ­From material handling forklifts to airport baggage tugs, many industries are adopting electric equipment to enhance operational efficiency and meet sustainability targets. However, deploying the power infrastructure required to charge these electric vehicles introduces new challenges for engineers and facil
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Power Supply Derating in Industrial Automation

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    Figure 1: Typical derating curve showing maximum power rating vs. ambient temperature (RP15-A DC/DC series)

    ­Power supplies are specified for their ability to deliver up to a certain maximum rated wattage under normal operating conditions. For example, a power supply may be listed as a “480W power supply” or a “15W DC/DC converter”. However, this power rating depends on the operating conditions. External fac
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Ensuring EMC in High-Density Automotive Lighting

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    Figure 1: Block diagram of the L99LDLH32 smart lighting driver

    ­OLEDs provide thin profiles and uniform light diffusion, while LEDs are known for their brightness and efficiency, reshaping the visual dynamics of modern vehicles.  However, with modern E/E architectures becoming increasingly complex, systems are significantly more susceptible to electromagnetic interferenc
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    What's the Difference Between Traditional and Single Pair Ethernet?

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    Figure 1: Traditional RJ45 vs IEC 63171-1 SPE Connectors

    ­What You’ll Learn ·       Where to use traditional Ethernet cables versus SPE cables ·       The differences in data flow and the maximum cable distance for traditional Ethernet and SPE cables ·       Howtraditi
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Get Ready, Set, and Go – Three Landmark Developments That Will Power the Winners in the EUR Superpower Race

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    Figure 1: (Source: Unsplash) “Consisting of home area networks, in-home displays, energy management systems, meters, communications networks, and data management systems, AMI has become a key component of IoT led grids.”

    ­A global race has commenced to become the world’s next energy superpower. There are three developments that will be pivotal in reshaping the EUR landscape—Advanced Metering Infrastructure where users and suppliers join to meter and manage usage, spreading the energy load to small modular reactors that de
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Intermediate Bus Converter Enables Future Innovations

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    Figure 1. ADI’s quarter brick PSU block diagram.

    ­As data centers scale up to support more powerful servers, networking equipment, and storage systems, they require higher power, which involves several stages of power conversion from the power transmission line down to the usable DC voltage level inside the rack. The legacy architecture in data centers is co
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Modern Instrumentation for Small Vehicles

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    Figure 1: A possible implementation case with the TRAVEO T2G Graphics shows the “speedometer” on the left-hand side with speed and virtual signal or control symbols, as well as the navigation displayed by a smartphone. On the right is the smartphone with a wireless connection

    ­Digital display and control concepts are increasingly finding their way into vehicle classes that were traditionally equipped with mechanical or basic LCD instrument. Today, the requirements and capabilities of these applications extend far beyond simple speed or fuel indicators: Users expect clear, easy-to-read vi
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    Date:
    10/01/2026
    Archive

    Low-Loss Inductors for High-Efficiency Power Converters

    Sep 29,2026
    Annika Frankemölle; Editor: Gerhard Stelzer

    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

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