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Highest energy density all-solid-state batteries now possible
Scientists from Tohoku University and the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization have developed a new complex hydride lithium superionic conductor that could result in all-solid-state batteries with the highest energy density to date. The researchers say the new material, achieved......view more
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High-power-density POL converters target AI, 5G, IoT, enterprise apps
TDK Corporation announces the new series of µPOL DC-DC converters, the industry’s most compact and highest power density point-of-load solutions for applications such as big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G cells, IoT and computing enterprise. Rather than using side b......view more
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Ultra-precision current-sense chips feature resistance range to 80 mΩ
The CSSH2512 from Stackpole is an all metal current sense chip resistor capable of precision tolerances as low as 0.5% and TCR as low as 15 ppm. The resistance range for the 3-W 2512 size chip has been expanded and now spans from 0.5 mΩ up to 80 mΩ. The high precision combined with the wider valu......view more
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Organic semiconductors: One transistor for all purposes
In mobiles, fridges, planes -- transistors are everywhere. But they often operate only within a restricted current range. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich physicists have now developed an organic transistor that functions perfectly under both low and high currents. Transis......view more
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Infineon Manufactures 1000 A Voltage Regulator Solution For Next Generation AI And 5G Networking
Infineon Technologies AG extends its portfolio of high current system chipset solutions with the industry's first 16-phase digital PWM multiphase controller, the XDPE132G5C. The portfolio enables currents of 500 to 1000 A and higher for next generation CPUs, GPUs, FPGA and ASICs used in ......view more
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Ultra Low-loss Power Inductors for High-frequency Applications
Coilcraft XEL50xx Family of high-performance, molded power inductors offer exceptionally low DC resistance and ultra-low AC losses, greatly improving power converter efficiency at high frequencies (2 to 5+ MHz) and high ripple current. The use of high switching frequencies&......view more
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3D printer threads electronic fibers onto fabrics
The potential for wearable electronics goes far beyond smart watches, but our current options for battery packs and circuit boards don't make for the most comfortable E-socks. One solution, being developed by scientists in China, is to simply print flexible fibers on to transitional textiles or c......view more
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A New Generation Of Power Electronics Will Make Electric Cars More Efficient
A large consortium of industrial and academic players will for the first time in Europe introduce silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in the power electronic circuits and charging infrastructure of electrified vehicles - including electric and hybrid cars. This way, they will help......view more
