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Advances in charging infrastructure drive the rise of green mobility

May 15, 2024

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

February 15, 2024

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

Industrial energy storage for a sustainable future

By Avnet Staff - August 15, 2023

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.

Industrial cloud platforms, the engine that improves quality and performance

Wireless charging will set us free!

May 15, 2023

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

Medical worker puts a smartwatch used for remote monitoring on a patient’s wrist

Diagnostic wearables: Design challenges and opportunities

By Karen Field - February 15, 2023

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.

Smart watch worn on a wrist showing pulse rate.

Are wearables the killer app for energy harvesting technology?

By Karen Field - October 13, 2022

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

September 15, 2022

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

By Cameron Coward - September 15, 2022

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?

August 17, 2022

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?

July 17, 2022

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

July 13, 2022

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.

Person paying for EV charging with a credit card

Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure

July 13, 2022

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

July 13, 2022

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

July 8, 2022

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

By Milan Ivkovic - December 20, 2021

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.

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Just how Fast is EV “Fast Charging”?

November 15, 2021

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?

November 12, 2021

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

By Jason Struble - August 24, 2021

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

August 11, 2021

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

August 11, 2021

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

August 11, 2021

‘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?

July 15, 2021

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

By Milan Ivkovic - April 17, 2021

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

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

By Milan Ivkovic - April 16, 2021

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

By Milan Ivkovic - April 16, 2021

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

Does anyone make “fever cooling pads” for data centers?

September 1, 2020

In this era of IoT we all suffer to varying degrees from power shortage anxiety. We find ourselves constantly worrying about whether our "smart" mobile phones, bracelets, door locks and other devices can be sufficiently powered.

What kind of "charger” will improve the battery life of TWS headsets?

September 1, 2020

TWS headsets have maintained a 100% growth rate in the past few years. Shipments reached 120 million units in 2019, and are expected to exceed 200 million units by the end of 2020.

2D image of smart phone charging on mobile battery

Why does Iq matter for USB Type-C?

November 11, 2019

This change is driving an increase in demand for Type-C AC/DC chargers and power banks because the Type-C connector has flip capability which gives convenience to users.

It is time to say goodbye to Micro USB!

November 11, 2019

Type-C’s greatest advantage is its integration capability. In addition to not having a right or wrong side (a perennial problem for Micro USB users), Type-C is able to offer integrated power delivery (PD) during charging.

Using Programmable Logic to Build Power-Efficient Systems

October 29, 2019

The successful implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) requires new thinking about how to power connected devices.

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充電インフラの整備で持続可能な技術発展を牽引

May 15, 2024

そして、EV（電気自動車）の「エネルギー補給場所」である充電インフラは、その技術の奥行きと成熟度が、EVの普及と応用を直接左右します。

グリーンエネルギーへの転換期にある家庭用蓄電システム

March 6, 2024

世界のエネルギー市場は重要な過渡期にあります。従来のエネルギー源、特に化石燃料は、環境に大きな影響を与えます。地球規模の温室効果ガス(GHG)の主な発生源であり、

Industrial Energy Storage for a Sustainable Future

持続可能な未来のための産業用エネルギー貯蔵

September 7, 2023

持続可能な開発についてどうお考えですか？グリーン化、再生可能資源へのシフト、環境保護、クリーンエネルギーの活用、リサイクルはすべて、持続可能な開発という...

ワイヤレス充電は、私たちを自由にする！

June 12, 2023

IoT（Internet of Things）の進展に伴い、私たちはますますテクノロジーに依存するようになりました。あなたも充電ケーブルが絡まってしまったことがあるのではないでしょうか。

診断用ウェアラブル機器：設計課題およびチャンス

March 3, 2023

診断用ウェアラブル機器の設計分野は、小型化の維持、消費電力の抑制、データの整合性とコストに関わる懸念に至るまで、複雑さを極めています。

低炭素時代のエネルギー転換：再生可能エネルギーの利用

October 6, 2022

1996年、ある生物学者が、通常は中国南部でしか見られないオオカバマダラ（モナーク蝶）が北部で目撃されたという事実をつかみました。

"宇宙から来た" 炭化ケイ素の現在価値は？

August 11, 2022

有史以来、人類は、新素材を絶え間なく探してきました。科学は、しばしば自然の摂理に挑んできました。

EVの「高速充電」は、どの程度、高速か？

December 3, 2021

EVのドライバーは多様ですが、走行距離と充電場所に関する疑問点で一致しています。本日は、EVの充電という具体的な懸念に関してお話します。

EVがSiCを奪い合い…なぜ？

August 11, 2021

つい最近、ルノーグループとSTMicroelectronicsは、2026～2030年の新エネルギー車向けのSiC（炭化ケイ素）およびGaN（窒化ガリウム）製品の供給に関して提携協定を締結したと発表しました。

TWSヘッドフォンのバッテリー寿命を延ばす「充電器」とは？

December 13, 2020

IDCが発表した最新のデータによると、世界のウェアラブル端末の出荷台数は、2020年に前年比14.5％増の3億9600万台に到達する見込みです。ウェアラブル市場における全出荷台数の約60％は、ワイヤレスヘッドフォンが占めています。本当に見事です。図1：世界のウェアラブル市場の出荷台数の分析（出典：IDC）ワイヤレスヘッドフォンの需要を促す主な要因の1つは、TWS（完全ワイヤレスステレオ）ヘッドフォンの台頭です。アップルは2016年にAirPodsを発売し、ごく短期間に市場で大きな成功を収めまし...

ワイヤレス電力伝送は、インダストリアルIoTの再定義につながるか？

November 12, 2021

センサーの稼働を維持することは非常に重要です。このような状況において、ワイヤレス給電は有効な手段なのでしょうか？