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Electric vehicles are eliminating rare-earths
Magnetic materials are key to producing electric vehicles. Many of the electric vehicles on the market use kilograms of magnetic materials to drive their electric motors. In fact, over 80% of electric cars sold globally utilised permanent magnet-based motors in 2019. These magnets are typically made with rare-earth materials such as neodymium and dysprosium, which have a very geographically constrained supply chain.
DBx module for programmable DC power supplies
Magna-Power Electronics has introduced theDBx Modulefor itsMagnaDC programmable DC power supplies, bringing high performance to nearly all models and product series, from 1.5 kW to 3,000 kW. The DBx Module, combined with MagnaDC power supplies, delivers ultra-high stability, low ripple, high precision, and high accuracy, with voltage, current, and power control modes.
ZF increase e-bike speed sensor portfolio
With the increasing popularity and growing trend of e-bikes, bicycle system suppliers have set goals to optimise power and performance of their drive systems. In order to support the driver in the best possible way, sensors are needed to deliver the required data and therefore adapt the engine's power support. An essential component is the ZF e-bike speed sensor for measuring the current speed.
10 things you need to know about graphene electronics
In this article, Simon Thomas, CEO of Paragraf, outlines ten facts about graphene, its role in the electronics industry, and potential future applications everyone should be aware of.
How to use a clamp meter to measure inrush current
Inrush current effect is common in electric motors. Sometimes, in case of ill-designed electrical wiring systems, switching on the motor may activate the fuse. It is caused by the inrush current - when the motor starts, it takes the current much higher than the regular operating current or than the motor which is in a stable working mode. TME explain more.
Seeking a solution for voltage changes and reverse flow operation
Bi-polar power, bi-directional power supplies for automotive and audio systems that are immune to input voltage changes while generating power and enabling reverse flow current are possible, proposes Victor Khasiev
eGaN FETs enable DC/DC solutions for ultra-thin, high-density computing
EPC has announced the availability of the eGaN FETs EPC9148 and EPC9153 demonstration boards for 48V DC/DC conversion.The EPC9153 is a 250W, extremely thin, power module using a simple, low-cost synchronous buck configuration delivering a 98.2% peak efficiency with a maximum component height of 6.5mm.
From science fiction to reality
Science fiction has a long history of inspiring technology that we now use on a daily basis. The creators ofStar Trekfirst envisioned sliding doors and cell phones back in the 1960s, while video calling was already being referenced in 1927 classicMetropolis. But what about manufacturing? Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA atEU Automation, gives five examples of industrial automation technology that was once science fiction, but is now a reality.
Automotive GaN FET features active power management
Texas Instruments has expanded its high voltage power management portfolio with the next generation of 650V and 600V Gallium Nitride (GaN) Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) for automotive and industrial applications.
Digi-Key adds 1.5 million CAD models to aid engineers
Digi-Key Electronics is collaborating with SnapEDA, to provide over 1.5 million verified and high-quality symbols, footprints, and 3D models for Digi-Key parts.