Do you know that capacitors could become as small as a transistor integrated into a chip? Two scientists have fabricated “microcapacitors” on a chip with exceptional energy storage and power densities. Check out the article to learn about the record-breaking technology expected to offer on-chip power solutions and compete with lithium-ion batteries.

Battery technology is among the strongest contributors to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. This article contains a battery market analysis of the year 2024- collected from various sources. It also includes upcoming battery types that could improve the tech!

The relentless miniaturization trend in electronics presents a constant challenge: cramming ever-more functionality into ever-shrinking devices. Traditional Printed Circuit Boards are reaching their physical limitations, forcing engineers to seek innovative solutions. The 3D-Circuits technology, which integrates electrical circuits with three-dimensional mechanical parts, offers a promising answer. However, designing these complex structures presented a significant hurdle – a lack of user-friendly design tools.

Electromobility, energy supply, automation, and broadband communication – especially in the light of digital transformation and climate change – are opening up new opportunities for European research to take lead in international competition. Semiconductor technology in particular currently offers major levers not only for securing technological sovereignty in the field of power electronics, but also becoming the pacemaker of an entire industry.

Texas Instruments unveils new power modules featuring their innovative MagPack technology. These modules deliver significant improvements: up to 23 % smaller size, industry-leading power density, and reduced electromagnetic interference – all while maintaining efficiency. This breakthrough allows designers to achieve previously unattainable performance in industrial, enterprise, and communication applications.

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor devices’ high power density and high power capacity make them attractive for EV designers – but they must be subjected to rigorous QA procedures to ensure their long term reliability.

In the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, alternative fuels are becoming increasingly important. eFuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are at the forefront of these developments. This article comprehensively examines the various aspects of eFuels, their production, advantages, challenges, and significance for the B2B sector, particularly in power electronics.

Starting now, experts from the realms of business and academia can submit their abstracts on a wide range of topics in power electronics for a chance to speak at the PCIM Conference 2025. This call for papers will be open until 15 October 2024.

DeepDrive, a Munich-based high-tech company, is revolutionizing EVs with its patented Dual Rotor technology. Supported by major automakers like BMW, DeepDrive aims to launch its drive units in large-scale production by 2026.

Vitesco Technologies, an international provider of advanced powertrain technologies and electrification solutions, has started serial production of its battery management electronics in Changchun, China. The first large-scale production is planned for a leading Chinese car manufacturer, which will equip its new electric vehicle models with state-of-the-art battery management technology.