Highlights

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Power

GaN Spearheads Battery-Charging Revolution

Gallium nitride is becoming the technology of choice for charging EVs, HEVs, and other applications, bringing 3X greater speed when compared to silicon-based solutions.
Empower Semiconductor
Power

Voltage-Regulator ICs Close the Power Gap with Next-Gen Chips

Empower Semiconductor is trying to tackle the difficulties of power delivery with what the startup calls the integrated voltage regulator.
Tula Technology
Automotive

Increasing EV Powertrain Efficiency Without Rare-Earth Materials

Similar to Dynamic Skip Fire tech for diesel engines, Tula’s Dynamic Motor Drive intermittently operates the motor at high efficiency to deliver torque while minimizing losses...
Vijay Deshpande
Power

Solar Constant Lighting System Uses PV-Pushback-Effect

The PV-Pushback-Effect with solar panels can control backup power and provide constant light output.
Power

A Tale of Two Schottkys and Two Rare-Earth-Free Motors

PowerBites offers insights on two new rare-earth-free electric-motor architectures, the latest power components, and news that California's grid is now spending significant periods...
Educational Innovations and Science Direct
Power

“Drinking Bird” Becomes Triboelectric Energy Harvester

Researchers combined the drinking bird toy with a triboelectric arrangement to create a high-voltage energy-harvesting scheme.
Dreamstime
Learning Resources

Mid-Voltage Systems Turn to GaN Devices to Achieve the Highest Power Density

Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Thanks to the promise of efficiency, high density, and ability to operate at higher frequencies, more designers now favor gallium-nitride power...
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Power

Apply Power-Density Fundamentals to Enhance Power-Management Systems

A range of power-density techniques, when properly employed, can significantly improve power management for various electronic designs.
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Power

Voltage-Reference IC with Integral Heater Offers Single PPM-Class Results

A high-precision voltage reference developed by Analog Devices helps turn a very good analog data and measurement signal chain into a really, really good one.
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Test & Measurement

Benefits from Calibrating Your Battery Tester

Learn why calibrating your battery tester is essential for maintaining accuracy and peak performance. What are the risks of neglecting calibration and how does it impact the test...