Power news this week

By Nick Flaherty www.flaherty.co.uk

. XP snaps up Glassman High Voltage after death of founder


. Power trends: Size is everything

. German smart battery maker raises €60m from Shell

POWER TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH
. Vienna reference design with silicon carbide switches with 98% efficiency


. Solar cell boosts efficiency in space


. Brushless flat motor delivers 1Nm continuous torque


NEW POWER PRODUCTS

. 1200V SiC FETs provide drop in upgrade for MOSFETs


. Solar cell boosts efficiency in space


. Compact integrated 36V buck converter modules in distribution

TECHNICAL PAPERS
. Choosing and Using GaN Technology for High-Efficiency Power Conversion

. Harwin: Key Considerations When Selecting a Connector Solution

. Battery balancing