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September 2020
New Storage Battery more Efficient and Heat-Resistant

Test setup at CEEC Jena to develop novel active materials for redox flow batteries.

New Storage Battery more Efficient and Heat-Resistant
Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena

The share of energy from renewable sources is constantly on the rise in Germany. At the beginning of 2020, for the first time ever, renewable energy was able to cover more than half of the electricity consumed in Germany. But the more important renewable energy sources become, the more urgent is the need to st
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09/28/2020
Power Consumption in Lithium-ion Battery Packs

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Figure 1: Storage life comparison for two battery packs with different power consumption

Power Consumption in Lithium-ion Battery Packs
Anvin Joe Manadan, Senior Electrical Engineer, Inventus Power

Batteries play an important role in our day-to-day lives in powering devices that range from TV remotes to heart pumps. Conventional batteries included only the cells, but high energy capacity Li-ion batteries also include electronics that are required to keep the battery safe and often includes a user interface to
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09/28/2020
Shielded flat-wire coil
Shielded flat-wire coil
This coil is designed for high-efficiency DC/DC converters in automotive applications. The characteristic features of this flat-wire coil with its MnZn core are its high rated current (IR 38-47 A) and a high saturation performance. At an RDC value of 0.6 to 1.1 Ω, its resistance is lower than that of comparable c
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09/27/2020
Sensing and balancing IC for automotive battery management
Sensing and balancing IC for automotive battery management
The device is especially designed for batteries in hybrid and electric cars, but it is also suitable for other applications. It measures the voltage in up to twelve battery cells with an accuracy of ± 5.8 mV over the entire temperature and voltage range as well as the operating life cycle. Furthermore, it supports
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09/27/2020
Advanced H2S protection of IGBT modules enhances lifetime
Advanced H2S protection of IGBT modules enhances lifetime
Harsh environments with critical levels of H2S can be found especially in paper production, mining, wastewater and petrochemical processing as well as in the rubber industry.H2S is the most critical corrosive contaminant for power semiconductors. During operation, IGBT modules are usually heated up to high temperature l
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09/27/2020
CoolSiC 62 mm module opens up new SiC applications
CoolSiC 62 mm module opens up new SiC applications
The proven 62 mm device has been designed in half-bridge topology and is based on the trench chip technology. It opens up silicon carbide for applications in the medium power range starting at 250 kW – where silicon reaches the limits of power density with IGBT technology. Compared to a 62 mm IGBT module, the
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09/27/2020
Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
Low Voltage Automotive Buck Converter with Programmable PFM/PWM
With a fully integrated 110mΩ high-side power MOSFET and 80mΩ low-side power MOSFET, it provides high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion from 5V and 3.3V input rails. The converter has been developed for use in automotive applications including infotainment systems, instrumentation clusters, telematics, a
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09/27/2020
New silicon carbide power module for electric vehicles
New silicon carbide power module for electric vehicles
In the past ten years, Infineon has sold more than 50 million EasyPACK modules with different chipsets for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. At the same time, the semiconductor manufacturer has successfully established its extensive portfolio of CoolSiC products in industrial applications.
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09/27/2020
Panel mounted voltage measurement with LEM DVC 1000 series
Panel mounted voltage measurement with LEM DVC 1000 series
The DVC 1000 series offers panel mounted voltage measurement in a compact package, measuring only 29 x 51 x 89 mm, giving a total volume of only 131.6 cm3. Designed to measure a nominal voltage of 1000 VRMS, the DVC 1000 series uses an isolating amplifier, providing very high levels of isolation with a safet
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09/27/2020
High-Speed Op Amp Eliminates Oscillation from Load Capacitances
High-Speed Op Amp Eliminates Oscillation from Load Capacitances
The device targets applications such as anomaly detection systems used in measurement and control equipment along with sensors that work with very small signals. The proliferation of IoT in recent years has led to a significant increase in the number of electronic components used for advanced control in a v
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09/27/2020
Soft saturation behaviour, but very tough
Soft saturation behaviour, but very tough
The WE-HCIT inductors are robust THT inductors particularly suited for use in vibration-sensitive applications. They are characterized by a high current capability of up to 28 A and a very low RDC (0.44 – 0.88 Ω. WE-HCIT components have a very soft saturation behavior. The areas of application for the W
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09/27/2020
1U 1kW programmable DC power supplies
1U 1kW programmable DC power supplies
These new products further expand the TDK-Lambda GENESYS+ series, offering up to 1,000W output power in a choice of full or half-rack package sizes. The GENESYS+ series is ideally suited for bench-top or rack-mount equipment in a wide variety of OEM, industrial and laboratory applications. Ten models are avai
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09/27/2020
AEC-Q200-certified SMD ferrites with peak current load ratings
AEC-Q200-certified SMD ferrites with peak current load ratings
The respective peak-current capability of the ferrite beads is exactly specified. They are characterized by a high rated current of up to 10 A and extremely low resistances. WE-MPSA ferrite beads are available in the construction sizes 0805, 1206, 1612, 1812, 2220, and 3312 and can also in some cases be supplied
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09/27/2020
New Ranges of Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive
New Ranges of Film Capacitors for Green Energy and Automotive
Constructed with an aluminum canister design, both the C44U-M and C44P-R power film series address the increasing demand for high-power conversion systems in green energy and industrial applications. These capacitors also support power conversion in en-ergy storage systems, IGBT and wide bandgap (WBG) semiconduct
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09/27/2020
New ZVS Buck Regulators available in BGA tin-lead package
The devices also have an optional tin-lead 10 x 14mm SiP BGA package for Mil COTS applications. These high-density and high-efficiency buck regulators have a 14 – 42V input voltage range and support nominal outputs of 3.3V and 5V, adjustable over ranges of 2.2 – 4V and 4 – 6.5V, respectively. The device
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09/27/2020
ROHM and LEADRIVE Establish Joint Laboratory
ROHM and LEADRIVE Establish Joint Laboratory
SiC power devices have been adopted increasingly in onboard vehicle chargers and DC/DC converters. These devices provide several advantages compared to silicon-based power devices such as IGBTs. One key benefit: significantly lower losses during both switching and conduction along with being able to operate at hi
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09/27/2020
SIGA Broadens Wound Components Capability
SIGA Broadens Wound Components Capability
The move follows SIGA’s acquisition of the business and assets in February of Wolverhampton-based Stabilised Transformers Limited. Their current transformer capability includes open or enclosed types of dry transformers and inductors, and extends through double wound and auto wound components, toroidal wound
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09/27/2020
40V Synchronous Buck Converters Provides High Efficiency
The AP6435xQ combines a low quiescent current with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 40V. The devices have been developed for use in automotive applications including infotainment systems, instrument clusters, telematics, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and forward lighting. With a fully integrate
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09/27/2020
Würth Elektronik extends its WE-CBA product family
Würth Elektronik extends its WE-CBA product family
The SMDs are AEC-Q200 qualified as part of Würth Elektronik's automotive electronics portfolio. WE-CBA features high-quality Ni-Sn electrodes, a very high current carrying capacity up to 6 A, and operating temperatures from -55 to +125ºC. The ferrites, which are available in various specifications, are ideally
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09/27/2020
Power transformer maker relies on Yokogawa power analyzer
Power transformer maker relies on Yokogawa power analyzer
Founded in 1959, SEA supplies high-value assets which are expected to provide a return over decades. Quality, durability, safety and reliable performance are therefore key characteristics that customers are looking for when they specify a new transformer or reactor. Transformers play a crucial role in the transmission
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09/27/2020
InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive Applications
InnoSwitch3 Flyback Switcher IC for Automotive Applications
The newly qualified device family targets automotive EV applications, such as traction inverter, OBC (on-board charger), EMS (energy management DC/DC bus converters) and BMS (battery management systems). The InnoSwitch3-AQ uses Power Integrations’ high-speed FluxLink™ coupling to achieve ±3% accuracy for
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09/27/2020
Dev Kit Combines Wireless Power and Data Transmission
Dev Kit Combines Wireless Power and Data Transmission
Although it was already possible to transfer data from the receiver device to the charging station, bidirectional data transfer can now be combined with the charging process. During wireless power transmission, the device and charging station exchange data through amplitude and frequency modulation. Würth Elekt
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09/27/2020
Small, low-power 3D magnetic sensor opens up new designs
Small, low-power 3D magnetic sensor opens up new designs
With an 87 percent smaller footprint and 46 percent less height than previous comparable products, the sensor opens up new design options. Due to the small WLB-5 package (1.13 mm x 0.93 mm x 0.59 mm) and its low current consumption of 7 nA in power-down mode, the new magnetic sensor is also suitable for use
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09/27/2020
Upgrade to DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software
Upgrade to DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software
Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customisation options that have been developed following feedback from users. The new release coincides with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark. Developed in conjunction with Ansys Inc., the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software
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09/27/2020
300W Li-ion Battery Charger for E-mobility Applications
300W Li-ion Battery Charger for E-mobility Applications
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the addition of the 300 Watt CEV Series charger for li-ion batteries.  The ruggedized packaging and thermal design make the AC-DC charger one of the most resilient on the market. The series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a
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Date:
09/24/2020
AVX Expands its Range of Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
AVX Expands its Range of Board-to-Board Battery Connectors
AVX Corporation extended its well-proven range of board-to-board battery connectors with the addition of the new 9155-250 Series, which — like the rest of the 9155 family — delivers high-reliability electrical and mechanical connectivity in harsh, high-temperature medical, industrial, networking, and consumer el
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Date:
09/24/2020
Silicon power transistors with wide bandgap-like performance
Silicon power transistors with wide bandgap-like performance
The claim is made by developer Search For The Next (SFN). The first devices to use Bizen are members of the QJT (Quantum Junction Transistor) family which will include three parts rated at 1200V/75A, 900V/75A and 650V/32A, available in the industry-standard TO247 or TO263 power MOSFET packages. Of extreme signif
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Date:
09/22/2020
PSDcast – Reliable Batteries for the Navy

George Cintra, Chief Technology Officer at EaglePicher

PSDcast – Reliable Batteries for the Navy
The Navy is working on a number of high-power projects, including directed-energy weapons. And for those systems to function properly, they need robust batteries and efficient use of power and intermittent power ...
Date:
09/14/2020
300W Li-ion Battery Charger Meets IP67 Standards
300W Li-ion Battery Charger Meets IP67 Standards
Calex Manufacturing Company, Inc. announces the addition of the 300 Watt CEV Series charger for li-ion batteries.  The ruggedized packaging and thermal design make the AC-DC charger one of the most resilient on the market. The series can be used as either an external charging source or installed on board a
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Date:
09/10/2020
EVs Push Battery Prices Down, Help w/ Energy Transition
EVs Push Battery Prices Down, Help w/ Energy Transition
Energy storage systems (ESS) installations linked to the electricity grid and ancillary services will witness rapid growth in the coming two to three years because of their increasing number of applications and the falling cost of systems due to electric vehicle (EV) development. Key drivers are increased variable re
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Date:
09/09/2020
Low-cost DC-DC converter ranges
Low-cost DC-DC converter ranges
They all focus on a simple and effective design approach which is unique to those Traco Power Products. By innovative engineering we have come up with an electrical design which minimizes component and labor costs. Key focus of those designs was to maximize the amount of automatization of the manufacturing process.
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09/07/2020
Inventus Power Reveals New Standard Li-ion Battery Platform
Inventus Power Reveals New Standard Li-ion Battery Platform
Inventus Power announced that it has expanded its standard product offering to include a platform of high-performance, Li-ion batteries for emerging motive and stationary applications. The PROformance series includes two product families; U1LiFePRO batteries which are scalable from 12V to 48V and up to 5kWh and
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Date:
09/04/2020
Next-Gen Zinc Ion Battery w/out Risk of Explosion or Fire

Dendrite-free "functionalized ZnO layer" coated on a Zn hexagonal pyramid core.

Next-Gen Zinc Ion Battery w/out Risk of Explosion or Fire
National Research Council of Science & Technology

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has announced that a research team led by Dr. Joong-Kee Lee of the Center for Energy Storage Research had developed a next-generation secondary battery that uses zinc metal as an electrode without any risk of explosion or fire. This battery is safe enough to
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09/02/2020
DC/DC Buck-Boost Converter Extends Battery Life by 50%
DC/DC Buck-Boost Converter Extends Battery Life by 50%
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry’s first DC/DC buck-boost converter to combine programmable input current limit and integrated dynamic voltage scaling to extend battery life by at least 50%. The TPS63900 maintains the industry’s lowest quiescent current (IQ), 75 nA, with 92% efficiency at 10 µA and
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Date:
09/01/2020
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