This Week in PowerBites

This edition of PowerBites brings you new developments in hybrid-electric aircraft and a V2G standard, MOSFET moves, silicon and SiC advances, plus more.

A bumper crop of automotive power components, an innovative approach to electric motor recycling, and some surprising news about EV sales await you in this issue of PowerBites...

Have SiC power devices (finally) become just as simple to use as their silicon counterparts? Could nickel-rich cathodes provide a cost-effective boost to Li-ion battery life and...

Electronic Design's Lee Goldberg attempts to chronicle a year of remarkable advances in power technology with an overstuffed baker's dozen of 2023's most notable products in three...

Electronic Design's Lee Goldberg attempts to chronicle a year of remarkable advances in power technology with an overstuffed baker's dozen of 2023's most notable products in three...

Electronic Design's Lee Goldberg attempts to chronicle a year of remarkable advances in power technology with an overstuffed baker's dozen of 2023's most notable products in three...

Will hybrid-electric aircraft give airlines a practical low-carbon alternative to today's turboprops? Will the United Kingdom's £541 million gamble to gain domestic EV battery...

Can GaN really support 1250-V applications? Could hydrolysis of seawater become a practical source of hydrogen? And what the heck is a nomogram? Check out this edition of PowerBites...

Will grid-forming inverters be the game changer for sustainable power grids? What's new in USB-C? Can you really design a high-efficiency, printed BLDC motor/controller system...

Are IGBTs still relevant? Two new IGBT families prove that this mature technology still has room for innovation. And what's going on with America's "moonshot" program to create...

Will rising EV demand trigger a global copper shortage? Can mixed-signal Spice accelerate power product development and still tame those pesky sand worms? Tune in to this month...

STMicro teams with Airbus to advance electric aviation, two wireless power leaders combine forces, plus a look at some of the latest power products.

In this issue of PowerBites, we look at two developments that make designing with GaN easier, near-production-ready single-chip ac direct dc power-delivery tech, and why the DoE...

If Formula E electric racecars are nearly silent, and don't emit heady exhaust fumes, can they be as exciting as their fossil-fueled F1 counterparts? Can EV batteries really enjoy...

This week's lineup includes tutorials on magnetics design and soft-switch power conversion, a highly versatile BMS, and rugged-self-healing dc link capacitors. And don't miss ...

This week's PowerBites includes a plethora of high-octane power products, plus news of a U.S.-based factory scheduled to begin making advanced Li-ion cells at gigawatt-scale by...

This week's edition of PowerBites includes new products for nearly application space, our first sneak preview of APEC, and a surprise from one our favorite motor innovators.

New SiC devices enable more efficient converters, wireless chargers, and solar farms, while solid-state batteries move closer toward commercial reality.

Electronic Design’s 2022 PowerBest Awards celebrate last year's most significant innovations in power conversion, power storage, and power device technology.

Electronic Design’s 2022 PowerBest Awards celebrate last year's most significant innovations in power conversion, power storage, and power device technology.

PowerBites' holiday stocking is full of surprises. Share your thoughts on EVs with your fellow readers and check out Electronic Design’s pick for the best geek gift of 2023!

PowerBites' coverage of the world's first electric airliner emphasizes the growing demand for advanced power semiconductors and flight-worthy battery technologies. But don't worry...

PowerBites invites you to explore the trends and challenges of ongoing electric-vehicle technology, speculate on sulfur storage batteries, and witness the wonders of Weigand power...

The PowerBites “Back to School” edition features three "powerful" online seminars, innovations in power ICs, and circuit protection. Plus, how California plans to fight drought...

A production-ready reference design for a smart embedded motor controller, a robust SiC MOSFET, an advanced USB-C PD controller, and a new development that may usher in a dark...

Who says passive components are boring? PowerBites' bi-weekly sampling of the power sector's hottest innovations includes several surprises. And we top it off with a bit of hopeful...

This edition of PowerBites includes a pair of innovative BLDC controllers, a great article on meeting the challenges of wireless power, and a follow-up story about a promising...

In this week's PowerBites, we bring you a sampling of the latest power-related innovations, look at the upcoming African Energy Forum’s Youth Energy Summit, and explore the mysterious...

This week's PowerBites includes two innovations that simplify designing USB PD devices, top products from the recent PCIM conference, and how solar power is being used to build...

How do you cover a technical revolution singlehandedly, especially one that's rapidly changing the world? ED's Lee Goldberg did it by creating PowerBites, a quirky blog that brings...

This edition of PowerBites looks at innovative research into a salt-based battery that could “freeze” excess power for a long duration, as well as multiple SiC-based advances ...

We look at two credible alternatives to Li-ion batteries and a pair of innovative motor controllers. And what are 15 teams of engineering students going to do when they compete...

Drones assist Japanese first responders and a new family of single-chip power devices promises the benefits of GaN with MOSFET-like drive characteristics. Plus don’t miss the ...

Beyond the latest power products, this week's PowerBites brings you news about a conference on sustainability, a free electronics-oriented enrichment program for STEM educators...

This issue of PowerBites focuses on recent developments in current sensors and buck converters. And just for fun, we take a quick look at a powerful Battlebot and the first Nigerian...

The optocoupler continues to evolve to meet increasingly stringent requirements emerging from power-conversion apps, where safety is a top design driver. This week's PowerBites...

Looking for innovative reference designs? We've got three in this issue. Going to APEC? ED's Power Management editor, Lee Goldberg, will be there, too—and he's inviting you to...

This year's PowerBest selections recognize electronic power products that help engineers create winning designs and celebrate the people who helped make them possible, despite...

Power solutions for USB-C and battery-management systems dominate this issue of PowerBites, but there's also a new thin-film process that could make solar panels lighter and more...

Semi makers are doubling down on SiC, e-trucks continue to gain momentum, and better batteries loom on the horizon, but will low-pressure hydrogen storage make them obsolete?

Move over Winnebago! A group of Dutch engineering students just traveled 1,800 miles in a cozy solar-electric camper—could this be the future of RVs? Plus, new dc-dcs for fuel...

This edition of PowerBites spotlights electric-vehicle newsmakers such as a bias-supply module that can help extend driving range and a new EcoCAR competition. Also highlighted...

PowerBites "held the presses" to bring you two technologies that make SiC power devices easier to work with, and two others that simplify driving BLDCs and high-power wireless...

Will wave-powered marine sensors and submersibles usher in the age of "smart oceans?" Can students design eVTOLs for the disabled? This edition of PowerBites answers those questions...

This issue's products focus mostly on LEDs and EVs, but don't miss previews of two must-attend power design conferences as well as a deep-dive tutorial on dc supply stability....

This issue of PowerBites includes a call for papers to the PowerUP virtual power conference, several novel converters that offer more buck for fewer bucks, and an improved totem...

Current-sensing technology has evolved, and so will your design skills, thanks to TI's latest tutorial. Li-ion batteries are evolving, too, and you can get a glimpse of where ...

Electricity is in the air as this edition of PowerBites brings you two wireless power technologies and a sneak peek at the world's first electric airplane race.

While charting a course through the WBG wilderness, can developments in trains, ePlanes, and…air conditioners…help save the planet?

On tap in this edition of PowerBites is an inverter that leverages AI for high efficiency, new high-current-density inductors, sulfur-resistant thick-film resistor arrays, and...

In this edition, power advances cover everything from Form C reed relays, to a novel power/functional-safety ADAS camera solution, to a voltage regulator that achieves the fastest...

A SiC semiconductor selection tool, new 35- to 350-W power supplies, glow-wire-compliant relays, and a fully electric backhoe are some of the wide-ranging highlights in this edition...

Half-bridge modules, power FETs, MHEV motor drivers, and “electric underdogs” are some of the latest power-related automotive newsmakers covered in this special edition of PowerBites...

This latest edition of PowerBites reports on a new energy-harvesting module, precision measurement ICs, and motor drivers with FOC motion control, among other developments making...

This week’s installment of PowerBites offers up a range of new developments, from an ASIL-D DAQ system to a resettable eFuse to Hybrid IGBTs to GaN power ICs, plus more.

This edition of PowerBites delves into designing tougher power systems, student e-racers preparing for a post-pandemic competition, and APEC’s return from cyberspace this year...

In this round-up of the latest news in power tech, highlights include a GaN solution integrating two asymmetric transistors, versatile programmable PMICs, a wireless BMS for ASIL...

PowerBites wraps up 2020 with another array of power-related newsmakers, from the ever-evolving world of SiC developments, to cooler GaN half-bridges, to an automotive BMU that...

In this week's PowerBites, we're making your job easier with a tutorial on using GaN FETs in automotive apps, drop-in SiC upgrades for Si-MOSFETs, and reference designs galore...

In this edition of PowerBites, developments range from silicon vacuum tubes and rapid prototyping kits to Li-ion-battery-pack-targeted MOSFETs and an eye-popping electric motorcycle...

Does the recent flood of new SiC devices signal its entry into the mainstream market? Will smart passives change power design practices? What's a real physicist's take on nuclear...

Are zinc-based battery chemistries finally displacing lead-acid storage? Will radioactive diamonds power your next smartphone? In this edition of PowerBites, we'll share the answers...

Can LED drivers be too smart? Can QJTs become reality? A dc-dc converter that extends battery lifetime by 50%? Find out the answers to these questions in the latest edition of...

Can you design stuff on your smartphone? Does GaN really sound better than silicon? Does he who controls the PSpice really control the universe?

What's the best way to define power density? Is 48 V the new standard for personal e-mobility? Paper or pixels? The answers to these and other weighty questions can be found in...

Can the next tier of eco-design requirements be met without going broke? Can upgrades in power-module design help EV makers improve efficiency, reliability, and cost all at once...

Will GaN conquer consumer audio? Will electric pickups conquer the truck market? Can a designer ever have enough isolation? The answers to these and other electrifying questions...

Taking USB-C to the next level…making smart meters smarter…moving EVs to 800 V—these and other developments can be found in this new installment of PowerBites.

Is SiC ready to conquer the EV market? Will Hawaiian shirts be required at IEEE's virtual IEDM event? Will hybrid-electric aircraft shorten the road to fossil-free aviation? Find...

What the heck are quantum-tunnel transistors? And what's the best way to power our robot overlords? Find the answers to these, and other pressing questions, in this week's edition...

This week’s round-up spotlights a GaN audio evaluation kit, low on-resistance power FETs, how to uncover the secrets behind PCB design, smart MOSFET gate drivers, and more.

Two solutions give extra life to coin-cell-powered IoT devices, a new controller makes synchronous rectification practical, and a conference looks beyond the COVID pandemic at...

Are decentralized 48-V systems the future of automotive power? And what's that weird yellow thing with the big battery lurking in the back of ED editor Lee Goldberg's garage?

Electronic Design serves up the latest products, news, rumors, and innuendo making waves in the power-design community.

Electronic Design serves up the latest products, news, rumors, and innuendo making waves in the power-design community.

Electronic Design serves up the latest products, news, rumors, and innuendo making waves in the power-design community.

Electronic Design serves up the latest products, news, rumors, and innuendo making waves in the power-design community.

Electronic Design serves up the latest products, news, rumors, and innuendo making waves in the power-design community.