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 material data, magnetic performance tools and custom ferrite core request capabilities. The platform includes tools for evaluating core losses, dielectric loss components and DC bias pre-magnetization effects, along […]
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How does the IEEE MagNet Challenge use AI for power magnetics modeling?
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) Google-Tesla MagNet Challenge is an annual competition. It’s designed to accelerate innovation in magnetic modeling using artificial intelligence (AI). This article reviews some of the highlights from the first two MagNet Challenges in 2023 and 2024. The first installment ran from February to December 2023, with the winners announced […]
Integrated magnetics combine transformer and inductor
A custom Smart Integrated Magnetics device from Exxelia integrates the transformer and inductor of a dual active bridge into a single magnetic assembly for isolated DC-DC conversion in space-grade power conditioning and distribution units. Designed for 1 to 2 kW operation at 100 to 200 kHz, the solution achieves close to 99% efficiency in a […]
Epoxy-free chokes integrates CM and DM attenuation in single component
Premier Magnetics has released the PM-CMCX5 Series, the initial product in the new CM Guard Series of integrated magnetic components. These devices combine common mode (CM) and differential mode (DM) attenuation in a single component. The PM-CMCX5 Series features 5KV winding-to-winding insulation and operates across a temperature range of -60°C to 155°C. The design incorporates […]
Specify custom magnetics online
Frenetic Electronics announced Frenetic Factory, a worldwide magnetics production facility with plants in the USA, Mexico, Europe, India, and China. Frenetic Factory can deliver samples quickly with no MOQs. It currently has a production capacity of 8.75M units annually, which can be scaled to even higher volumes fast. Frenetic launched its magnetics design service in […]
APEC 2024: Semiconductors, modules, transformers, and chargers
Power supplies from phone chargers to EVs to industrial machinery rely on semiconductors, either in discrete packages or integrated into power modules, to deliver power. APEC 2024 was full of power sources and components. The roundup below highlights regulators, switches, and power semiconductors. We also highlight wireless power delivery and chargers. Be sure to see […]
Magnetic shielding line now includes sheets with high permeability for NFC applications
TDK Corporation extends its Flexield family of magnetic shielding materials with the introduction of the IFQ06, offering high permeability (μ’) and low magnetic loss (μ”) designed for near-field communications (NFC) applications. The IFQ06 material provides highly effective protection against performance-reducing design features that can complicate NFC designs, such as metal objects directly behind the antenna. […]
What are the six kinds of magnetism?
Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism, antiferromagnetism, and superparamagnetism are the six kinds of magnetism. This FAQ begins with a brief review of the basic sources of magnetism, considers the magnetic susceptibility of various materials, and then briefly presents the characteristics of the six types of magnetism. The root cause of magnetism is the behavior of electrons, […]
What are the types of magnets and how can they contribute to sustainability?
There are multiple types of magnets, including temporary magnets, permanent magnets, and electromagnets. Each type of magnet has a variety of uses and can contribute to a more sustainable society. This FAQ reviews the basics of each type of magnet, looks at what it can be used for, presents some efforts to develop sustainable permanent […]
How do magnetic poles, fields, flux, and domains work?
Magnetics is a key technology for sustainable power conversion, electric vehicle motors, motion sensing and control in various medical, industrial, and consumer applications, and advanced data storage technologies. Advances in magnetics often provide the foundation for advances in electronic technologies and devices. This FAQ presents the basics of magnetic field lines and field strength, looks […]
