Every electronic device or system operates within its rating. Common devices are not designed to work with high currents. The primary function of a current transducer is to provide a high current signal to all connected devices within a standardized range! So every device in a system can use the same kiloamperes of current, but differently. The article explains current transducers, their operation, use, advantages, and disadvantages.

Managing heat is one of the biggest challenges in high-power, compact electronic systems, from inverters and DC/DC converters to automotive power modules. Heat pipes offer an efficient solution by transferring thermal energy through phase-change cycles, achieving far higher conductivity than traditional solid materials. Online heat pipe calculators allow engineers to quickly estimate performance and feasibility, streamlining the design of reliable and compact thermal management solutions.

The popularity of power electronics revolves only around electricity distribution facilities, industries, factories, the grid, renewable energy plants, electric vehicles, and many more. Little does anyone know that power electronics function as the backbone of black hole simulators, particle accelerators, and fusion reactors. The article describes the role of power electronics in high-tech research facilities.

Hydrogen, the noble gas with atomic number 1, makes up most of the Sun to support life on Earth. Initially considered only for nuclear fusion and fission, the most abundant gas in the universe, hydrogen, is not just a fuel but is emerging as a medium for bidirectional energy storage. Similar to a Li-ion battery storing electrons in its chemicals, hydrogen stores electricity in the form of strong H2 bonds.

onsemi expands its leadership in intelligent power through a new collaboration agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF) to develop and manufacture next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) power devices, beginning with 650V. onsemi products will combine GF’s 200mm eMode GaN-on-silicon process with onsemi’s industry-leading silicon drivers, controllers, and thermally enhanced packaging to deliver smaller, more efficient systems optimized for AI data centers, automotive, industrial, and aerospace, defense, and security applications.

Transistor count is a critical factor for mainstream media and tech enthusiasts to judge levels of miniaturization in the semiconductor industry. The year 2025 marked the record-breaking launch of the highest transistor count ever recorded in a commercial chip. This article lists current record-holding chips and describes their importance in brief.

Vishay Intertechnology introduced two new series of thin film chip fuses. The Vishay Sfernice S2F and S3F devices are designed to ensure circuit continuity with minimal resistance and reliable interruption under overload conditions, while providing designers with options for fast or very fast acting protection.

Wolfspeed has been selected to supply silicon carbide MOSFETs for Toyota’s onboard charger systems. The integration of Wolfspeed’s SiC devices into Toyota’s battery electric vehicles underscores growing industry confidence in silicon carbide for high-efficiency, reliable EV platforms.

Every electronic device or system operates within its rating. Common devices are not designed to work with high currents. The primary function of a current transducer is to provide a high current signal to all connected devices within a standardized range! So every device in a system can use the same kiloamperes of current, but differently. This article explains current transducers, their operation, use, advantages, and disadvantages.

In 2025, the share of renewables in Germany’s net public electricity generation amounted to 55.9 percent, as in the previous year. Wind power took first place as the strongest net electricity producer, followed by photovoltaics, which increased its production by 21 percent in 2025 and overtook lignite for the first time.