In light of the growing demand for energy storage for the energy transition, there is an urgent need for cost-effective, safe and resource-efficient battery technologies. Sodium-ion batteries based on locally available and environmentally friendly materials offer a promising approach. Fraunhofer researchers are working on a sodium-ion battery system based on lignin, a by-product of the wood and pulp industry.

Infineon Technologies AG announced that the company provides its gallium nitride (GaN) technology for the next-generation of solar microinverters from Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems.

Wolfspeed, a provider in innovative silicon carbide power solutions, announced a collaboration with renewable energy specialist Hopewind. Together, the two companies will advance the development of the next generation of wind power solutions by integrating Wolfspeed’s cutting edge 2.3kV LM Pack Module into Hopewind’s advanced highly modular and lightweight 950Vac Wind Power Converter.

GlobalFoundries announced that it has entered into a technology licensing agreement with TSMC for 650V and 80V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. This strategic move will accelerate GF’s next generation of GaN products for datacenter, industrial and automotive power applications and provide U.S.-based GaN capacity for a global customer base.

In March 2023 we published an article listing the world’s top ten semiconductor manufacturersi. The piece below updates that listing, showing how rankings have changed in the intervening years. These changes reveal how and why the industry landscape has shifted since early 2023.

Capacitors are small electronic components found in almost all devices. They produce electric fields and store charge in applications like radio circuits, power supplies, induction motors, oscillators, and many more. This article explains capacitors, their symbol, working, types, applications, benefits, and limitations.

As data center size, power density and energy demand steadily increase, more efficient cooling technologies become essential. This article looks at how operators are augmenting or replacing air cooling with liquid cooling, AI techniques, and free cooling.

With e-waste volumes increasing, a shift to a circular electronics economy is crucial for sustainability and economic growth. The refurbishing sector presents a lucrative opportunity, with potential to significantly reduce environmental impact while meeting escalating electronics demand. Embracing circular models offers businesses strategic advantages in efficiency and cost.

OpenAI tools and other latest AI applications rely on Generative AI. Most enterprises leverage GenAI to boost productivity and automate repetitive tasks. SaaS companies integrate GenAI into their product features, and pharma companies accelerate clinical trials through it. However, electrical and electronics — semiconductor companies lack such use cases. This article explains how GenAI ChatGPT can help electronic companies scale workflow.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled new smart power components that let home appliances and industrial drives leverage the latest GaN (gallium-nitride) technology to boost energy efficiency, increase performance, and save cost.