Power news this week

Power News from EETimes Europe

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. Panasonic starts mass production of high speed GaN gate drivers

TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH

. Steel-brass battery aims for smart homes
. Researchers fireproof lithium-ion batteries
. Researchers produce first 3D printed permanent magnets

NEW PRODUCTS

• Hybrid polymer capacitors boost endurance with low leakage current
• AEC-Q200 flyback transformer targets high temperature automotive and industrial applications 
• Next generation power distribution architecture replaces high-current relays and fuses

INTERVIEWS

• Synthetic current control drives efficiency in IoT infrastructure
• Power Trends: industry voices

LATEST PRODUCTS

• Motor control chip adds power for smart industry and consumer designs
• Compact, low loss EMC filters for high current photovoltaic applications
• 650VDC cartridge fuse boosts over-current protection
• Configurable fanless power supply with medical approvals.
• 11mm high LED drivers fit tight spaces for cabinet lighting

TECHNICAL PAPERS

• Murata Power Solutions: Partial discharge characteristics of different transformer insulation systems in DC-DC converters
• The promise and challenges of LED lighting: a practical guide
• SiLabs: CMOS isolated gate drivers enhance power supplies
• Linear Technology: How the Internet of Things Can Take Advantage of Wireless Charging & Energy Harvesting

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