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Probing considerations for double pulse testing SiC devices and modules
Editor’s note: Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices are widely used in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters and other high-voltage power electronics. This article discusses probing considerations for double-pulse testing SiC devices and modules, including how the measurement setup can affect characterization of their fast-switching behavior. There are many new challenges that emerge when moving from…
Isolated gate driver qualified for EV inverters
Skyworks Solutions has completed AEC-Q100 automotive qualification for its Si829x isolated safety gate driver, moving the device into pre-production release for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter development. Samples and evaluation tools are now available for advanced prototyping. The Si829x works with both silicon carbide (SiC) FETs and IGBTs and is designed for functional safety systems…
New coating process reduces graphite anode carbon footprint
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) will present a new bio-based coating process for graphite anode material at The Battery Show North America 2026 (Booth 4638). Developed with researchers at McGill University, the process is intended to reduce the carbon footprint of anode-material production for electric vehicle (EV) batteries while remaining compatible with existing manufacturing equipment. The…
Connected EVs join residential VPP for managed charging
Everyday Electric is expanding its residential virtual power plant (VPP) to include electric vehicles (EVs), using connected-vehicle technology to enable managed charging without requiring additional vehicle or charging hardware. The company operates a VPP coordinating more than 6 GW of capacity across millions of homes. Its existing network has primarily focused on household energy devices,…
Vishay to present EV battery and power technologies
Vishay Intertechnology will present passive components, semiconductors, and reference designs for electric vehicle (EV) battery and power-conversion systems at The Battery Show North America 2026, October 12–15 in Detroit, MI (Booth 4807). For battery monitoring and protection, the company will highlight AEC-Q200-qualified NTC thermistors designed to monitor temperatures in cells, modules, and packs. Vishay will…
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Probing considerations for double pulse testing SiC devices and modulesEditor’s note: Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices are widely used in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters and other high-voltage power…
Five trends shaping conductive additives in batteriesConductive additives make up a small portion of a battery electrode, yet they play a significant role in cell performance.…
How do two-level and three-level inverter topologies compare in EVs?Whenever an electric vehicle (EV) battery bus exceeds 400 V, it poses powertrain design challenges for engineers. One of the…
How does fault-tolerant control keep an EV operating after a sensor failure?The rotor in an electric vehicle (EV) traction motor delivers torque through the motor shaft to the drivetrain. A rotor-position…
How motor selection shapes system performanceElectric motor selection often starts with datasheet ratings like peak power, torque, and speed range. These values are required for…
Why e-axle fluids have become an EV engineering problemElectric vehicle (EV) drive units keep getting smaller and more integrated, and that’s changed what the fluid inside them has…
How to catch EV faults before they become failuresMost electric vehicle (EV) battery failures do not happen out of nowhere. Long before a pack trips into a protective…
How do busbar design and stray inductance affect EV power electronics?Silicon carbide (SiC) or gallium nitride (GaN) switching operations are limited by the busbar stray inductance because the inductance is…
Engineering reliable charging hubs for autonomous EV fleetsAutonomous ride-hailing fleets need somewhere to recharge between trips, and that’s often a dedicated charging hub rather than a public…
How is EV charging interoperability tested?A connector that physically fits an electric vehicle (EV) inlet does not guarantee a safe, successful charging session. Electrical or…
How to accelerate film capacitor design with simulationEditor’s note: Film capacitors are critical to electric vehicle (EV) power-electronics systems, particularly in dc-link and inverter applications, where component…
How can EV systems be reliably tested for cybersecurity vulnerabilities?Electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity testing is performed throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. EVs can contain dozens of electronic control units…
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Comau to showcase EV battery manufacturing automation at The Battery ShowComau will showcase its battery manufacturing automation technologies at The Battery Show North America 2026, taking place October 12–15 at…
New coating process reduces graphite anode carbon footprintNouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) will present a new bio-based coating process for graphite anode material at The Battery Show North…
Vishay to present EV battery and power technologiesVishay Intertechnology will present passive components, semiconductors, and reference designs for electric vehicle (EV) battery and power-conversion systems at The…
Five trends shaping conductive additives in batteriesConductive additives make up a small portion of a battery electrode, yet they play a significant role in cell performance.…
Sulfur cathode technology enters EV battery evaluationA top-15 global automaker will evaluate Gelion’s nano-encapsulated sulfur cathode technology across several electric vehicle (EV) battery cell configurations. Under…
The Battery Show North America is returning to DetroitThe Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America will return to Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan,…
Electrode material increases active-material loading in lithium-ion cellsNanoramic has launched a standard catalog of Neocarbonix Slurry Precursor (NXSP) products for lithium-ion battery cathodes and anodes. The material…
Commercial EV platform to evaluate 46-series cylindrical batteriesLG Energy Solution has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with US-based indiGOtech to explore the supply of 46-series NCM…
Henkel to present EV battery materials at The Battery ShowHenkel will present a range of material technologies for electric vehicle (EV) battery development at The Battery Show North America…
WACKER silicone materials address EV battery thermal management and safetyWACKER will present silicone materials for battery thermal management and thermal protection at The Battery Show 2026 from October 12…
Toyota opens battery R&D center in MichiganToyota Motor North America has opened its Battery Center of North America at its research and development campus in York…
Vibration-aware model improves EV battery state-of-charge estimationResearchers at California State University, Fresno and Chungnam National University have developed a state of charge (SoC) estimation method that…
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Probing considerations for double pulse testing SiC devices and modules
Editor’s note: Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices are widely used in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters and other high-voltage power electronics. This article discusses probing considerations for double-pulse testing SiC devices and modules, including how the measurement setup can affect characterization of their fast-switching behavior. There are many new challenges that emerge when moving from…
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Comau to showcase EV battery manufacturing automation at The Battery Show
Comau will showcase its battery manufacturing automation technologies at The Battery Show North America 2026, taking place October 12–15 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan (Booth 3626). The company will highlight its turnkey production solutions for battery manufacturing. The company’s portfolio covers multiple stages of battery production, drawing on more than 50 years of experience…
