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Power

1,700-V SiC MOSFETs Fit Renewable, Energy Storage, EV Charging Apps

The AEC-Q101-qualified SiC MOSFET power and half-bridge modules—screened and tested to over 2,200 V—are available as bare die and discrete packages.
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Full-Bridge DC Motor Driver with Real-Time Diagnostics Targets Automotive Apps

An intelligent full-bridge drive with integrated protections and a dedicated output-status pin simplifies designs of low/mid-power DC-motor systems.
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Alternative Energy

Tapping into Green Hydrogen for Next-Gen Mobility

The ability to use hydrogen effectively can empower a variety of applications, especially electric aircraft.
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Industrial

CES 2025: Top Tech Takeaways

From IoT breakthroughs to energy-harvesting chips, CES 2025 showcased the latest technology that’s set to shape our lives. Here’s a look at some of the tech that stood out at ...
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Automotive

NHTSA Finalizes Rear Passenger Seat-Belt Reminder Rule

According to the NHTSA, the new rear seat-belt rule will prevent more than 500 injuries and save about 50 lives every year.
Tony Vitolo/Electronic Design
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Power

2024 PowerBest Winners: Power Conversion and Management

Higher levels of integration and ingenious power-conversion architectures are enabling simpler, denser, more efficient solutions for EVs, data centers, and other critical applications...
Tony Vitolo/Electronic Design
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Power

2024 PowerBest Winners: Power Devices

SiC and GaN advances used improved device structures and higher levels of integration to support higher voltages and power densities while reducing solution cost. Meanwhile, silicon...
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Memory

Connectivity Crossroads: Demand Soars for V2X Storage

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology transforms automotive connectivity and safety, but it requires robust storage solutions.
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Automotive

Speeding Up the Widespread Adoption of Wireless EV Charging

InductEV and Skien Norway's ENRX have signed an MOU that seeks to establish technical standards and ensure compatibility across the wireless EV charging ecosystem worldwide.