Wallbox, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, unveiled Hypernova, the company's fastest and most sophisticated public charging station. As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, there is a need for reliable public chargers that are ultrafast, long-lasting and easy to repair.

Littelfuse, an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) diodes portfolio to include the 1700 V-class.

Flyback converters are popular AC-DC solutions for electronic products consuming up to 50 W power. However, while low-cost, the basic circuits have parasitic components which cause harmful ringing and voltage spikes. This article discusses verification methods for possible snubber circuit solutions.

TDK Corporation developed new HPL505032F1 power inductors for use in automotive circuits. The inductors enable level 5 ADAS applications for cameras by offering high-current and low-inductance for power circuits in central processing units and graphic processing units, such as advanced driver-assistance systems.

PCIM Asia 2021 took place this year in Shenzhen for the first time, with a strong three days combining two decades of experience in power electronics and welcoming leading brands within the industry. PCIM Asia saw 102 exhibitors and 11,314 visits, showcasing the latest technologies in power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management.

PCIM Asia 2021 opens today for the first time at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The new venue will host the fair across 10,000 sqm of exhibition space with 102 exhibitors in attendance. The fair will highlight the latest market trends through a series of concurrent events including the renowned PCIM Asia Conference 2021.

In a bid to address so-called “range anxiety” and improve the viability of electric vehicles, two companies – GreenCore and Loop Energy – have announced a partnership that will focus on the design and development of hydrogen-powered fast-charging stations.

The ongoing chip shortage has had an impact on virtually every industry, sending traumatic ripples throughout global supply chains. From automobiles to games consoles and power supplies to graphics processing units, very few have been left unaffected. Here’s a look at the latest developments.

Discrete power rectifiers used in asynchronous switch mode power supplies play a decisive role in the efficiency and reliability of the complete system. Discover how Trench Schottky rectifiers combine low switching losses and high thermal performance

This paper looks at various cooling scenarios including both serial and parallel configurations and multiple cooling structures with the goal of improving the current rating and reliability of a power semiconductor module for e-mobility applications.

The demand having a snubber circuit in the power supply topology leads to specific verification methods during the design to obtain a proper and reliable design. Learn how in this AppNote.

A known problem for electronic developers: No matter what they develop, nothing works without current and voltage. Learn how to create a customized and reliable power supply in just 5 steps and what tools are available.

New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power. This is the result of a research projekt led by the MIT and startup company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS).

Lithium-ion battery degradation is a big problem for increasingly complex modern applications that have higher and more complex power demands. Now, a joint American research team reckons that, with further research, it has found a way to create electrodes that can resist oxygen degradation.

A new efficiency record of 21.4% for flexible CIGS solar cell on polymer film has been achieved by scientists at Empa. Solar cells of this type are especially suited for applications on roofs, transport vehicles or mobile devices.

Modern automotive and industrial systems require a stable voltage source even as the system input voltage sweeps from one extreme to another. This article describes solutions for maintaining bias voltages in electrical systems over a wide range of source voltages, from 5 V to 140 V.

UL, a global safety science specialist and developer of digital solutions for renewable energy, announced the release of Windographer 5, a wholly re-engineered version of its software for analyzing, visualizing and validating wind resource data from meteorological towers and remote sensing systems.

EDA tools are at the core of modern chip production. Now that it has been cut off from access to the United States EDA tools market, China is quickly developing a homegrown industry as it continues to do battle with the U.S. for global chip market dominance.

Power supply designs are usually complex, particularly as they typically require multiple output voltage rails. However, development can be made faster and easier, even for less experienced designers, by currently available design tools. This article reviews how these tools can be deployed through five key power supply design steps.

This article is the second of a 2-part series and focuses on the specifics of power budgeting and board layout. As many application boards require a number of power rails, this series examines a multisupply board solution. The goal is to achieve a quality initial design with good component placement and routing to highlight some power budget and routing tips and tricks.