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TDK Expands Inline Structure and Low-Resistance Type MEGACAP MLCCs with Metal Frames for Automotive

TDK Corporation has extended the automotive-grade CA series of its MEGACAP MLCCs with a metal frame. Mass production of the product series began in September 2024. In recent years, the development of automobiles with electric powertrains, such as hybrid- (HEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and highl

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Date:

09/10/2024

Silicon Anode Battery Market Surges to USD 568.76 Billion by 2031, Propelled by 29.45% CAGR

Verified Market Research

The Global Silicon Anode Battery Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 29.45% from 2024 to 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 72.13 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 56

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Date:

09/10/2024

Graeme Purdy, Ilika CEO

Ilika's Goliath Solid State Battery Prototypes Demonstrate Superior Safety

Ilika, an independent global expert in solid state battery technology, announces that safety tests undertaken by independent expert assessors have demonstrated the superior safety of Goliath solid state cell battery prototypes relative to lithium-ion equivalent batteries. University College L

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Date:

09/06/2024

Lead Intelligent Equipment Joins the Volta Foundation: A New Era of Collaboration in Battery Innovation

A New Era of Collaboration in Battery Innovation

Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD Intelligent) is thrilled to announce its membership in the prestigious Volta Foundation, the world’s largest network of battery professionals. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in LEAD Intelligent’s commitment to advancing battery technology and fostering in

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Date:

09/06/2024

Wärtsilä Introduces Quantum3: A Complete, High-Density AC Block Energy Storage System

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched Quantum3, an intelligent cutting-edge battery energy storage system (BESS) with new safety, cybersecurity, energy density, and sustainability design features. Quantum3 is the latest addition to Wärtsilä’s Quantum battery energy storage product portfolio supporting a

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Date:

09/04/2024

Bourns Model PTVS1-240-C-M
Bidirectional Power TVS Diode

Bourns Introduces Industry's First 240 V/1 kA Bidirectional Power TVS Diode in a Surface Mount Package

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, today further demonstrates its innovation and technology leadership with the introduction of the industry’s first 240 V/1 kA Bidirectional Power TVS (PTVS) Diode that offers the

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Date:

09/03/2024

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Figure 1: Battery backup unit (BBU) architecture in data centers

New Topology for Higher BBU Ratings at Old Dimensions for Data Centers

By: Susheel Badha, Principal Engineer, Kevin Tomas Manez, Principal Engineer, Filippo Rosetti, Application Manager: All at Infineon Technologies

The rapid growth of data centers due to increased AI demand has amplified the need for innovative, compact, and energy-efficient power solutions. A critical component of these solutions are Battery Backup Units (BBUs), whose power ratings must scale up to meet the growing power demands, reaching up to 12 kW, wi

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Date:

09/01/2024

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Figure 1: Block diagram of a CLLLC Isolated DC-DC Converter

Moving at Warp Speed: Allegro Current Sensors Accelerate GaN Adoption In Power Conversion Systems

Matt Hein, Product Line Manager – Current Sensors, Allegro Microsystems

In order to fix the problems with today’s transformers, one solution offers industry-first power conversion capabilities that move at warp speed. Isolated DC-DC Converter – the common element of power conversion The isolated DC-DC converter allows for efficient high-voltage power conversion. One common impl

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Date:

09/01/2024

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Figure 1. Circuit design for measurement of light intensity

How to Convert Light Intensity Into an Electrical Quantity

Thomas Brand, Analog Devices

Question: How could I measure the light intensity of different light sources? Answer: An LED that is red, green, and blue. Determination of the light intensity can be crucial, for example, if you want to design the lighting of a room, or in preparing for a photoshoot. In the era of the Intern

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Date:

09/01/2024