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Why isn’t scaling to heavy-duty EVs as simple as adding more voltage or battery capacity?
Scaling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) architectures for heavy-duty applications involves nonlinear variables that differ significantly from those in … [Read More...] about Why isn’t scaling to heavy-duty EVs as simple as adding more voltage or battery capacity?
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How are accelerated life tests changing for high-voltage EV power electronics?
For many years, standards such as AEC-Q101 and the "test-to-pass" method were the only ways to enter automotive power electronics. But since the powertrain has become electric, these static … [Read More...] about How are accelerated life tests changing for high-voltage EV power electronics?
Low-distortion ferrite cuts audio-line noise without signal degradation
TDK Corporation has announced the MAF0603GWY series, noise suppression filters measuring 0.6 mm × 0.3 mm × 0.3 mm for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, with mass production scheduled for … [Read More...] about Low-distortion ferrite cuts audio-line noise without signal degradation
Molded shielded inductors rated to 50 A in 5.6 × 5.2 mm footprint
Coilcraft has released the KTA5050, a molded shielded power inductor series in a 5.6 × 5.2 × 5.0 mm package, with inductance values from 65 nH to 600 nH and saturation current ratings up to … [Read More...] about Molded shielded inductors rated to 50 A in 5.6 × 5.2 mm footprint
Why isn’t scaling to heavy-duty EVs as simple as adding more voltage or battery capacity?
Scaling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) architectures for heavy-duty applications involves nonlinear variables that differ significantly from those in passenger vehicle development. Standard industry … [Read More...] about Why isn’t scaling to heavy-duty EVs as simple as adding more voltage or battery capacity?
APEC 2026: Menlo Micro brings MEMS-based power switching on the strength of Navy program milestone
"Six kilowatts in a 60 by 60 millimeter by 11 millimeter high solution, which translates into about 2.5 kilowatts per cubic inch power density — that's a very high performance, high density solution." … [Read More...] about APEC 2026: Menlo Micro brings MEMS-based power switching on the strength of Navy program milestone
AEC-Q qualified 1200V SiC rectifiers debut in SOD-128
The TSCDFS01120G2H and TSCDFS02120G2H from Taiwan Semiconductor are automotive-grade 1200 V SiC Schottky diodes in SOD-128 packages, available in 1 A and 2 A versions with a maximum forward voltage of … [Read More...] about AEC-Q qualified 1200V SiC rectifiers debut in SOD-128
TLVR quad-phase module exceeds 2 A/mm² current density
The TDM24745T from Infineon Technologies AG is an OptiMOS™ quad-phase power module for AI data center power delivery, integrating four power stages, a TLVR inductor and decoupling capacitors in … [Read More...] about TLVR quad-phase module exceeds 2 A/mm² current density
Ferrite core design platform integrates data, simulation, custom tooling
The Magnetic Materials engineering platform from Sumida Components GmbH is an online resource for power electronics and high-frequency design engineers, providing access to MnZn and NiZn ferrite … [Read More...] about Ferrite core design platform integrates data, simulation, custom tooling
What’s the Cannikin Law and how does it relate to GaN and SiC power converters?
The Cannikin Law, also called Liebig’s Law of the Minimum, states that growing adoption of new technology is not dictated by total resources, but by the scarcest limiting resource. It helps to explain … [Read More...] about What’s the Cannikin Law and how does it relate to GaN and SiC power converters?
Protect circuits to 50 or 30 kW with Littelfuse TVS diaodes
The SM15KPA-HR/HRA and SM30KPA-HR/HRA high-reliability TVS diode series from Littelfuse, Inc. are surface-mount transient voltage suppressor devices designed for lightning-induced surge protection in … [Read More...] about Protect circuits to 50 or 30 kW with Littelfuse TVS diaodes
Snap-in power supply enables tool-free industrial wiring
The PROeco II Power Supplies with SNAP IN technology from Weidmuller USA are industrial power supplies designed for control cabinets and automation systems, using SNAP IN wire termination for … [Read More...] about Snap-in power supply enables tool-free industrial wiring
AEC-Q compliant assembly option for current sensors streamlines qualification processes
The SSA-2 Series analog current sensors from Bourns are now available with an AEC-Q compliant components assembly option for high-reliability power system designs. The sensors provide analog current … [Read More...] about AEC-Q compliant assembly option for current sensors streamlines qualification processes
What is the antiresonance effect in power supply capacitors?
The antiresonance effect can be a bug or a feature. In the case of DC link capacitors in high-frequency converters, it’s a bug that can decrease performance. But antiresonance in ultrasonic transducer … [Read More...] about What is the antiresonance effect in power supply capacitors?
Inductor decreases DC resistance, increases saturation current
The WE-MXGA from Würth Elektronik is an AEC-Q200-certified SMT storage inductor for automotive applications, offering up to 25% lower RDC and up to 47% higher saturation current than comparable … [Read More...] about Inductor decreases DC resistance, increases saturation current
40V Gen-7 eGaN FET powers 50A RMS three-phase inverter board
The EPC91121 motor drive inverter evaluation board from Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) is a three-phase inverter platform built around the Gen-7 EPC2366 40 V eGaN® power transistor for prototyping … [Read More...] about 40V Gen-7 eGaN FET powers 50A RMS three-phase inverter board
