Power news this week

By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk


. UK's largest independent distributed energy supplier sold for £216m


. Google expands AI-driven solar analysis into the UK


. Ericsson opens new headquarters and R&D lab in Hungary

POWER TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH

. Manganese doubles capacity of lithium batteries


. 3D printed polymer thermal cooling system for 3D chips


. Formula E technology moves to the mainstream

NEW POWER PRODUCTS
. Low Inductance SP6LI package boosts SiC MOSFET performance


. 180nm power process ranges from 3.3V to 700V


. 150°C polymer electrolytic capacitors for electric powertrains

TECHNICAL PAPERS
. Linear Tech: LTC7000/-01 MOSFET Gate Drivers


. Harwin: Key Considerations When Selecting a Connector Solution


. Infineon: Deep learning neural networks demand sophisticated power