Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its new Pxxx0S3N-A Automotive Grade 3kA SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series in DO-214AB (SMC) package. This innovative product is designed to provide robust and reliable high-surge current protection for … [Read more...]
Onsemi wins gold at 2023 LEAP Awards
American semiconductor manufacturer, onsemi, has won GOLD in the recently announced 2023 Leap Awards for product innovation. The LEAP Awards celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. Onsemi … [Read more...]
ENNOVI developing advanced EV battery and power interconnect solutions
Blackstone Private Equity, in partnership with its portfolio company Interplex, a global provider of innovative and customized interconnect and mechanical products, has announced the strategic launch of ENNOVI -- a new mobility electrification … [Read more...]
What is bidirectional power transfer?
Bidirectional power transfer (BPT) is a key technology enabling efficient and cost-effective electric vehicles (EVs). Simply put, BPT allows electrical energy to flow in both directions through a power converter. Energy recycling is the primary … [Read more...]
What role do wide bandgap semiconductors play in EVs?
Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are used for a variety of applications in EVs. Weight and size are even more important in EVs than in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. SiC and … [Read more...]
Trends for GaN adoption in xEV and clean power systems
Gate drivers hold the key for efficient wide bandgap semiconductor adoption on the road to sustainability. Innovative companies are developing disruptive new technologies that move the world towards a safer and more sustainable future. Wide … [Read more...]
The voltage is rising …
In the past, automobiles had minimal electrical systems and relied mainly on mechanical systems. Today, there are many electrical functions such as seat heating and cooling, comfort systems, and assistance systems that draw a lot of electricity from … [Read more...]