Power & charging

High-stakes, high-performance power management technology

In the near future, AI data centers will set the standard for smart energy management, laying a strong foundation for AI’s future evolution.

Beyond the datasheet: How to get more out of your primary cell batteries

The world relies on small electronic devices powered by even smaller primary cell batteries. We dispose of around 80 million non-rechargeable batteries every day. How can we use technology to get more power out of our batteries?

Optimized power switching revs up for next-generation automotive applications

The move to zonal architectures is redefining the power distribution architecture. Automotive OEMs developing advanced features require optimized and intelligent power switches.

Advances in charging infrastructure drive the rise of green mobility

Advances in charging infrastructure, EVs’ “energy supply station”, are directly related to the market growth of the vehicle of the future.

Home energy storage systems in the shift to green energy

As technology continues to advance and the market matures, home energy storage systems will play an increasingly important role in the future.

Passive components in EV chargers should be selected carefully

Demand for EV fast charging stations means passive components that can tolerate the high power/high energy environment are also drawing attention. Components such as DC link capacitors and magnetics need to be carefully selected for the application.

Integrating EV charging with Matter and the smart home

With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more common comes increased focus on how we charge them. How can we integrate the EV charger with other smart home systems, and what opportunities could this create?

The future of EV charging: revolutionary developments are closer than you think

Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business. You only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.

What’s going on inside an energy harvesting PMIC?

Power management ICs, or PMICs, are useful in most applications. A single PMIC can control multiple power rails and manage the way they come online at power-up. This can protect sensitive devices.

Industrial energy storage for a sustainable future

Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.

Wireless charging will set us free!

As technology continues to advance and consumers demand more convenient and efficient charging solutions, wireless charging will become an integral part of our daily lives. As development efforts intensify, all minor obstacles will no doubt be overco

Diagnostic wearables: Design challenges and opportunities

From the need to maintain small form factors and keep system power requirements low to concerns over data integrity and cost, the design space for diagnostic wearables is fraught with complexity.

Are wearables the killer app for energy harvesting technology?

As wearable devices grow in popularity, so does interest in energy harvesting technology as an alternative to battery power. Experts say it shouldn’t be an “all-or-nothing: proposition.

Energy Transformation in the Low-Carbon Era: Harnessing the power of Renewable Energy

The dynamic development of new energies, such as photovoltaics, is essential to achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

Batteries won’t do for renewable energy storage

Solar and wind energy has a serious drawback: it isn’t always available on-demand. These methods enable renewable energy storage that can meet demand throughout the day and night.

How Cold, Lifeless Machines Can “See” Our Colorful and Complex World?

In the wave of AI, IoT, cloud computing, and smart sensor technology, machine vision may become humanity’s “third eye”, giving people a glimpse into the yet unseen future world of “everything is connected, everything is smart.”

What is the “alien” material silicon carbide worth today?

The potential for improving the performance of silicon-based devices is limited. Many manufacturers have been forced to increase the size of their devices to improve performance.

Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers

If electric drivetrains are to replace internal combustion, particularly in larger vehicles, we need more high-speed DC charging capacity. This article examines six of the main design considerations.

Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure

Drivers are demanding easy access to public EV charging points. Providers must meet this demand without sacrificing security for simplicity. Cybercriminals will find any security weaknesses, but the latest standards are here to help.

Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants

Do you want AC or DC, fast or slow charging? Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment need to predict what will be demanded most by consumers, while responding to the requests coming from Charge Point Operators.

Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure

We all know what it’s like to wait in line to refuel, but what if you must continue waiting after you plug in your EV? Managing multiple charge points in one location is creating some interesting challenges for the EV charging infrastructure.

Selecting wide bandgap devices for motor control applications

When it comes to smart control applications, it’s worth taking a step back to consider when and if the switch to wide bandgap from MOSFET or IGBT makes sense. When the answer is yes, then the decision is whether SiC or GaN is the way to go.

Just how Fast is EV “Fast Charging”?

Drivers of electric vehicles are a diverse bunch, but they are united by two questions: How far can my car go? and Where can I charge?...Today, we will be talking about that specific concern—electric vehicle (EV) charging.

When will wireless power transfer redefine the Industrial IoT?

Power loss in a single sensor might result in downtime for an entire production line, so keeping them operational will be critical. With developments in the enabling technologies, could wireless power transfer be the answer?

Advances in wide-bandgap semiconductors for vehicles

See the technical and cost comparisons between older silicon IGBT and MOSFET technologies and newer generation silicon carbide switches.

EV charging: The drive for faster charging speeds and higher efficiency

Fast DC chargers and wide-bandgap silicon carbide switches are key to improved EV charging.

To fight EV fires, focus is on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway

Sensing solutions that focus on decomposition gases are being used to focus on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway.

As EV market grows, so does push for higher efficiency

‘The electric car has no future.’ That’s what some said in 1908 when Henry Ford introduced his cheap Model T. Despite his new assembly line manufacturing concept, that single statement rendered electric vehicles (EVs) obsolete. EVs had been around since...

Electric cars are all vying for SiC...but why?

In addition to inverters, SiC power devices can also be used in many aspects, such as on-board chargers (OBC) and power conversion systems (DC/DC) of electric vehicles.

Three design freedoms enabled by SiC technology

Even with the undeniable performance and potential of silicon carbide (SiC) technology, some designers may be hesitant initially to tackle new projects using SiC.