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A Tainan-based National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) research team led by Prof. Fei-Yi Hung, Chun-Shing Lu and Li-Huei Chen from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering working with its instrument center has developed next-generation magnesium batteries that could replace lithium batteries. The team has been working on the research of magnesium battery, and has succeeded in overcoming the problems

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Infineon Technologies AG and Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH have expanded their existing franchise agreement. Adding to the product range already available in Infineon’s Industrial segment, Rutronik now also supplies IGBT, thyristor and diode modules throughout Europe, enabling customers to acquire the full range of these Infineon products from Rutronik. Recommended: 10A and 15A Modules claim Market-Leading Power Density The Industrial

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Mining is a huge industry, so the fact that renewable energy is now the most competitive option at mining sites is pretty big news. Electricity from solar and wind power can cost up to 70% less than when it is generated by diesel power at mining sites. This is especially true for sites that are located remotely. Diesel can be

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that it has enhanced its PTN series of precision surface-mount thin film chip resistors with a lower absolute TCR of ± 10 ppm/ degree C and tighter tolerances to ± 0.05%. Built using a self-passivated, moisture-resistant tantalum nitride resistive film technology, the Vishay Dale Thin Film devices offer high power ratings to 2W over a

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The city of Lancaster, California, has installed an energy storage system at its Museum of Art and History. It was connected by Green Charge Networks to store energy to be used at peak times when electricity prices are high. The energy is stored up whencosts are low, and then used again later in order to avoid having to pay for

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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new series of silicone-coated axial lead wirewound resistors. Providing superior short-term surge protection compared with standard wirewound devices, Vishay Dale CW – High Surge series resistors combine high voltage surge immunity up to 12 kV with high-temperature operation to +350 degrees C in a high-reliability design. Recommended: 25-mOhm / 1700-V SiC Transistors CW –

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Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced that its high-efficiency, low-voltage MOSFET technologies are now available in ultra-compact DSOP Advance package options. The new packages offer dual-sided cooling to significantly improve heat dissipation. This will help designers of high-component-density applications to minimize the PCB temperature and improve performance without board space penalties. Recommended: 25-mOhm / 1700-V SiC Transistors The DSOP Advance

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TDK Corporation has added two new EPCOS SMT current sense transformers for automotive electronics. The first type (B78417A2185A003) is based on an EP7 ferrite core and has dimensions of only 10.6 mm x 12.2 mm x 11 mm. It is designed to measure pulse currents of up to 20A. The dc resistance is 1.3 mΩ on the primary side and

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The US Department of Energy has awarded $2 million in funding to the high-performance solar technology company Cogenra Solar through its Energy SunShot Initiative, as per a recent press release. Cogenra is reportedly planning to use this award to scale up its record-setting Dense Cell Interconnect (DCI) technology, via the use of an automated production line to be built in

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Analog Devices, Inc. claims the industry’s highest precision, highest speed magnetic angle sensor. The high-resolution ADA4571 sensor is four times more accurate (0.5 degrees max), 60 percent faster and uses 40 percent less power than competing angle sensors. The ADA4571 directly measures motor position to reduce noise, optimize smoothness and torque performance, and help designers of brushless dc (BLDC) motors

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