Vehicle power distribution architectures and electronic control units (ECUs) are evolving to safely, reliably, and efficiently distribute power through the addition of intelligent semiconductor ...

Engineered to extend the functionality of control systems, the HCPDM is a powerful evolution of the popular IX3212 power distribution module and delivers advanced switching capabilities with high ...

Power modules are high-power switching circuits that convert DC- in AC-currents in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and many more applications. New materials [14] and device technologies [14], ...

Developing a power module requires enhanced design and verification methods. Currently, multiple iterations are needed to get the design done. Today, design and manufacturing processes are heavily ...

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Damage to a relay contact after cyclic current loading. A better understanding of inverter reliability will help boost performance and reduce costs. Image: Fraunhofer IMWS. Inverters are critical to ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Engineers have many options when designing power stages, from low-dropout (LDO) regulators to switching power supplies. The former provide low noise ...

Texas Instruments (TI) Inc. has unveiled six new power modules that deliver benefits in power density, efficiency and thermal performance, while reducing size and electromagnetic interference (EMI).

In the age of drone swarms, sensors, networked command posts, and autonomous systems, energy is no longer just a support requirement, it is a warfighting necessity. And yet, Brigade Combat Teams ...