Revolutionizing Tests and Measurements, Medical, Automotive Lighting, Electric Vehicles, USB Power Delivery 3.2, and more!
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Content Editor & Technical Writer | Ph.D in Physics | Power Electronics, Wide Bandgap, Renewable Energy, Embedded Systems, Quantum Computing
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The atmosphere at National Instruments (NI) Connect was electrified as Ritu Favre, NI’s president and the newly appointed president of Emerson’s test and measurement group, welcomed attendees to a landmark event following the recent acquisition of NI by Emerson. Her speech set an inspiring tone for the days to come—emphasizing innovation, legacy and the future of automation in testing.
Favre expressed her excitement and gratitude for the warm reception, noting the importance of this new chapter in NI’s storied history. “We are now part of Emerson, and this acquisition opens up exciting possibilities for us,” Favre said. She reassured the audience that the NI brand and what it stands for remains unchanged, promising that the legacy of innovation and quality will continue under the new ownership. “Our goal is to expand on the vision of boundless automation in testing, and I am thrilled to be part of this journey.”
Favre’s speech paid homage to NI’s nearly 50-year history of pioneering in the field of test and measurement. She highlighted the company’s origins, envisioning that PC-based technology could revolutionize the industry. This vision birthed NI’s culture of intense innovation, exemplified by the introduction of LabVIEW in 1986. LabVIEW, a graphical programming language, became a cornerstone of NI’s software-centric approach to testing—achieving a cult-like status for its role in data acquisition and test automation.
Power supply requirements for Medical Devices
By Jagbir Singh
The growing adoption of advanced medical devices has led to the design and utilization of a diverse range of complex medical equipment, both in hospital settings and for telecare at home. Given the diverse settings and applications of these medical devices, designers face a critical challenge that must be addressed at the outset of the design process: How can medical devices, including their power supplies, be selected, or designed to ensure safe and appropriate use?
Development Trends of High-Voltage Controllers for New Energy Vehicles
By Xueji ZHANG
Electrification is reshaping the automotive industry. Electric vehicles (EVs) call for the extensive use of not just batteries to supply energy but power electronics to charge the battery storage, make the most efficient use of the power and harvest energy from braking, and other opportunities to extend battery life. The migration from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric traction does not just demand more extensive power electronics but devices able to operate at voltages far higher than those used in the past.
Understanding USB Power Delivery 3.2
By Stefano Lovati
As technology advances, various devices, media formats and affordable storage need considerably larger bandwidth to sustain the interactive experience that users have grown accustomed to. Furthermore, user applications require a more efficient and faster connection between the personal computer and these progressively advanced peripherals. The USB-PD 3.2 specification caters to this requirement by incorporating even faster transfer speeds to align with the demands of modern applications and devices.
Three Ways LVDS Transceivers Boost Automotive Lighting Performance
By Adam Arnold
Visual data processing is an integral part of automotive lighting applications, such as adaptive lighting, ground projection and animation. Advancements in image processing and artificial intelligence are supercharging these systems to decipher data in real time at faster rates. However, traditional digital signaling interfaces have created a bottleneck for these quickly evolving systems. This article explores how low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface circuits can help designers overcome automotive lighting challenges related to bandwidth, signal integrity and power consumption.
Wine Down Friday with Innoscience’s Denis Marcon
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Denis Marcon, general manager at Innoscience, will be our Wine Down Friday guest this week to talk about the interesting world of semiconductor technology, especially gallium nitride. Denis talks about how the use of GaN is changing and revolutionizing power management systems, as well as his path from working in science to working in business development. Find out what Denis likes to do outside of work, including spending time with his family and playing basketball, and how he wants to drive GaN’s innovation and sustainability. Don’t miss Denis Marcon’s interesting talk about life, technology and leadership!
Architecture of electronic systems in an electric vehicle
By Giovanni Di Maria
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The electric vehicle (EV) represents the frontier of sustainable mobility. EVs integrate a complex and sophisticated electronic architecture, and technology is taking giant strides every day with the discovery of new semiconductor materials and solutions. In this article, the most important components and their interconnections that enable the operation of electric vehicles will be explored.
Wide Bandgap Week Insights – May 24, 2024
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Here’s a RoundUp of this week’s must-read news about SiC, GaN, and Wide Bandgap Materials!
Infineon Technologies announces 400 V MOSFET family targeting AC/DC power conversion in AI servers
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Due to the growing power demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors, server power supply (PSUs) need to provide increasing amounts of power while still fitting within the specified dimensions of server racks. The increase in energy demand for high-level GPUs is the main driving force behind this trend. It is projected that by the end of the decade, each chip could consume 2 kW or more. Infineon Technologies AG has decided to expand the development of SiC MOSFETs to voltages below 650 V due to the increasing demands of applications and unique client requirements. The business is currently introducing the new CoolSiC? 400 V MOSFET family, which is built on the second generation (G2) CoolSiC technology that was previously released earlier this year.
Estonian greentech company’s technology will help reach European climate targets and reduce reliance on Chinese exports
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
UP Catalyst, an Estonian company specializing in clean technology, has converted its sustainable carbon material production process into a movable container unit that can be conveniently deployed alongside energy production facilities or enterprises. The new system employs 3.7 tons of industrial CO2 for every ton of essential battery raw materials produced. UP Catalyst has reached a significant achievement by introducing the Generation 2 reactor, which allows for the manufacture of vital materials on a large scale, measured in tons. Furthermore, this cutting-edge approach has the potential to assist the European Union in reaching its climate objectives and decrease reliance on Chinese carbon exports.
Recovering electricity from heat storage achieves 44% efficiency
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
University of Michigan (U-M) research indicates that devices capable of converting heat into electricity are approaching the theoretical maximum efficiency, making them increasingly viable for usage on the grid.
Thermal solar cells can be used to convert intermittent renewable energy into electricity and store it in heat batteries during peak production hours.
Volvo plans to debut hydrogen-powered trucks
By Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Volvo Trucks is now in the process of creating trucks equipped with hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. Truck road tests utilizing hydrogen in the combustion engines are scheduled to commence in 2026, with the commercial release anticipated for the latter part of this decade. Volvo sees environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered trucks as a crucial measure towards attaining its objective of “zero emissions” and assisting clients in reaching their decarbonization targets.
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