US semiconductor manufacturer Diodes has introduced four new automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500 mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion and up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. The converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 V to… Read more »
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Saltworks deploys two FusionRO plants for lithium and water reuse applications
Canada-based Saltworks Technologies, which supplies systems for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining, has deployed two FusionRO plants to international clients. FusionRO, a form of low-salinity rejection reverse osmosis (LSRRO), achieves a brine concentration of sodium chloride exceeding 220,000 mg/L at 50% lower capital expenditure and operating expenditure than evaporators, according to the company. One… Read more »
BRUSA HyPower launches new on-board charger and DC-DC converter for heavy-duty EVs
BRUSA HyPower has announced the series launch of its OBC7 and BSC7 product families, both certified for automotive use. The company reports that these products have been developed for modern electric vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway applications, with a focus on high performance, durability and sustainability. The OBC7 is a high-performance on-board… Read more »
Webinar: Solving the 400 to 800 volt charging compatibility challenge in next-gen EVs
As electric vehicles evolve toward 800 V architectures for faster charging and improved efficiency, the challenge of backward compatibility with 400 V infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent. This presentation addresses the engineering and system-level hurdles of bridging 400 V and 800 V platforms, with a focus on innovative voltage conversion solutions. We’ll examine the trade-offs between… Read more »
Webinar: From 400 to 800+ volts—enabling EV compatibility with smart switching technologies
As electric vehicles rapidly evolve toward higher-voltage architectures – moving from traditional 400-volt systems to 800-volt, 1000-volt and beyond – significant opportunities and challenges emerge. In this presentation, e-mobility experts Eric Brown and Maggie Rhodes will explore the driving forces behind this voltage trend, including the promise of dramatically faster charging speeds and the possibility… Read more »
Webinar: Two-stage AC-DC converter for battery charging applications
A virtual prototype of a battery charging design is created with SaberEXP, a piecewise linear circuit simulation tool from Synopsys. Design considerations include charging and discharging profiles, power conversion from grid (AC) to battery (DC), control algorithms are either ASIC based, or software driven. This battery charging design uses a two stage AC-DC converter, comprised… Read more »
High-performance interconnect solutions for EV charging applications
Sponsored by TTI. The demand for increased charging power continues to grow as more electric vehicles hit the roadways. Reliable and accessible charging infrastructure is needed to support long-range mileage with fast and efficient, on-demand charging solutions. Samtec offers rugged and high-power solutions for reliable connectivity to support power conversion, thermal management, and the current… Read more »
Saltworks partners with EMP Metals on lithium brine-to-battery project
Lithium refining developer Saltworks Technologies has partnered with Canadian lithium exploration and development company EMP Metals on Project Aurora, an integrated effort to increase the competitiveness of a lithium brine-to-battery chemicals supply chain in Canada. Aurora will test a new approach through a complete, continuous-flow lithium refining system from raw brine to battery chemicals. The… Read more »
Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for LFP battery cell production
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, building on a $2.3-billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin… Read more »
Empower Your Inverter—Mastering Discrete Inverters For Optimal Cost-Performance Output
In this webinar, we explore the advantages of discrete inverter design, highlighting its benefits in scalability, cost optimization, and flexible form factors. You’ll learn how to create more efficient, cost-effective, and adaptable solutions. We’ll also address key challenges in power stack design, such as paralleling and strain inductance, and provide insights into how to manage… Read more »