Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed a battery that is soft and malleable. It is based on conductive plastics conjugated polymers and lignin. (Source: Thor Balkhed)
BATTERY INNOVATION

A fluid battery that can take any shape

Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers at Linköping University have developed a battery that can take any shape. This soft and conformable battery can be integrated into future technology in a completely new way. Their study has been published in the journal Science Advances.

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The STGAP4S gate driver ensures robust EV-powertrain control with integrated diagnostics and flexible inverter management across various power levels. Learn more about this here. (Source: © Tahsin - stock.adobe.com)
GATE DRIVER

Automotive gate driver enabling scalable, high-performance EV powertrains

STMicroelectronics’ STGAP4S galvanically isolated automotive gate driver for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs gives flexibility to control inverters of different power ratings featuring programmable protections and rich diagnostics that allow ISO 26262 ASIL D qualification. With analog-digital converter and flyback controller integrated, the STGAP4S provides a highly featured and functional-safety qualified driver for scalable EV-powertrain designs.

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Semiconductor memories are used in various industries and the market is growing. Learn more about this here. (Source: Edge of Art  - stock.adobe.com)
MARKET ANALYSIS

Semiconductor Memory: An overview and analysis

Have you ever wondered if the pen drive you have been using for years could be a semiconductor device? All those computer memories you have been hearing about for years, like RAM, ROM, EPROM, Flash, etc., are semiconductor memories. The article first describes semiconductor memories and presents a market analysis.

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All-new relay ready to meet the demands of distribution automation and medium-voltage applications. Come see the REF650 at CIGRE 2024 Paris Session, Hitachi Energy Palais des congrès, Stand No. S175. (Source: Hitachi Energy)
POWER DISTRIBUTION

Hitachi energy's relion REF650: Advancing power grid technology

Hitachi Energy achieved a milestone in extending its distribution automation offering with the launch of the Relion REF650 multi-application protection and control relay, specifically designed for medium-voltage power distribution grids. Enhanced flexibility, modularity, security, and a new, intuitive user interface make the REF650 uniquely suited for the evolving power quality requirements across both utility and industrial operations.

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