2017-01-18 - Nick Flaherty

AES, Mitsubishi build India’s first energy storage plant

India plans to install 160,000MW of solar and wind generation over the next five years and energy storage will play…

2017-01-16 - Christoph Hammerschmidt

Germany holds top spot in electromobility race

All regions are working intensively on the electrification of vehicles, although their respective focuses are different.

2017-01-16 - Toshiba

SiC schottky diodes realise higher power efficiency

The Toshiba’s SiC schottky barrier diodes deliver approximately 70% improved surge forward current than first generation products.

2017-01-13 - Linear Technology

Boost DC/DC controller provides up to 97% efficiency

LTC3897’s low 55μA quiescent current in Burst Mode extends battery operating life and minimises power loss at light loads.

2017-01-06 - R.D. Pai

India: A giant awakening to IoT, Industry 4.0?

In recent years, India has taken many by surprise with initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, Smart Cities…

2017-01-03 - Stello Matteo Billè

Achieve accurate current sensing in 3-phase inverters

Accurate motor current measurement is essential for satisfactory drive performance in home appliances. Here tips on designing current sensing circuits…

2016-12-21 - STMicroelectronics

Reduce power dissipation through bus hold circuitry

Bus hold replaces pull-up resistors for power dissipation reduction, and also to save on space and costs.

2016-12-12 - None

100V MOSFETs target flyback circuits in quick chargers

Alpha and Omega's 100V breakdown MOSFETs, AO4290A and AON6220, find application in synchronous rectification for quick chargers.

2016-12-07 - Georgia Institute of Technology

Doping method could cut cost of organic PV, wearables

The technique provides a new way of inducing p-type electrical doping in organic semiconductor films, according to researchers.

2016-12-05 - Stephan Ohr

Wireless battery management shines at Electronica

Power management devices remain a strong interest item at the biennial tradeshow. Here are some of the interesting power developments…