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TDK: energy storage systems benefit from 11kW bi-directional DC-DC converters
TDK announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand EZA11K-320240 bi directional DC-DC converters, suitable for use with energy storage systems. Rated at 11kW, this 1U high product will operate off a 240 – 400Vdc source from a high voltage grid and provide 150 – 300Vdc for charging lithium ion b......view more
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Fujitsu accelerates machine learning
Fujitsu has developed a technology to improve the speed of deep learning software, which has now achieved the world’s highest speed for machine learning. The speed was measured using the AI Bridging Cloud Infrastructure (ABCI) system, deployed by Fujitsu’s for the National Institut......view more
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EU cars will have speed limiting tech by 2022
New models of cars sold in Europe in 2022 will have to have speed limiting technology under a measure approved by the EC and due to be agreed by the European Parliament and member states in September. The technology uses GPS signals to detect speed limits, detect speeding cars an......view more
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Bacteria could become a future source of electricity
In recent years, researchers have tried to capture the electrical current that bacteria generate through their own metabolism. So far, however, the transfer of the current from the bacteria to a receiving electrode has not been efficient at all. Now, researchers from institutions including Lund U......view more
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100-Watt & 200-Watt Resonant Capacitive Wireless Power Dev Platforms
100-Watt & 200-Watt Resonant Capacitive Wireless Power Dev Platforms Solace Power announced the release of two new modular, 2nd generation development platforms sharing the same Equus™ architecture and enabling up to 200 Watts of transmitted power with ......view more
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Infineon Introduces New Generation of Power MOSFETs
Infineon Technologies, the largest player in the power semiconductor space, has introduced its latest generation of power MOSFETs. The company has started selling the first devices based on its OptiMOS 6 technology, designed for synchronous rectification in switched-mode p......view more
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Passive Component Technologies Shine at APEC 2019
The Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) is now considered the leading conference for power electronics. Through technical sessions, plenary talks, and a large exhibit floor, a wide range of industry topics are addressed. These include professionals discussing current trends in the ind......view more
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Encapsulated 50W, 1/16th Brick DC-DCs for Harsh Environments
Murata announced the launch of the IRS-Q12 series, its latest encapsulated 1/16th brick dc-dc converter from Murata Power Solutions. The board-mounted power module features 2250Vdc isolation with a basic insulation system and boasts industry-leading efficiency. Additionally, Murata says tha......view more
