Highlights

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.
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Automotive

NACS/SAE J3400 EV Charging Interface: Protocols and the Transition (Part 2)

Explore the protocols and challenges of the NACS/SAE J3400 EV charging interface in Part 2 of our series. Learn about safety measures, adoption hurdles, and prospects.
Power

What Actually is a Hot Loop?

Electromagnetic compatibility and oftentimes PCB trace routing are key participants in the switching-regulator hot-loop phenomenon.
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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...
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Power

Lesser-Known High-Voltage Methods: From X-rays to Offshore Wind Farms

HV techniques discussed include neutral grounding reactors for transmission lines, X-rays for flaw detection, and DC offshore wind farms.
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Automotive

Bidirectional Current-Sense Amp Boosts Accuracy in Automotive Apps

STMicroelectronics’ new AEC-Q100-qualified bidirectional current-sense amplifier saves space by eliminating external components typically needed for protection and gain-setting...