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H-bridge DC Motor Control Using Complementary PWM, Shoot-through, and Dead-time

H-bridge DC Motor Control Using Complementary PWM, Shoot-through, and Dead-time

Learn about the role of non-overlapping or complementary pulse width modulation (PMW) in DC motor control using an h-bridge circuit, taking into consideration PWM shoot-through and dead-time PWM.


SiC Collabs Fuel Advances in EV Traction Inverters and Charging Gear

SiC Collabs Fuel Advances in EV Traction Inverters and Charging Gear

As silicon carbide (SiC) proliferates in EV designs, a series of manufacturer collaborations are fueling innovation in electric vehicle (EV) traction inverters, charging infrastructure, and more.


News Jul 02, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Sensor ICs Suit Up to Play in EVs, RFIDs, and the IoT

Sensor ICs Suit Up to Play in EVs, RFIDs, and the IoT

New sensor innovations have emerged to play in market-specific zones. Among these are IS0-26262 electric vehicle (EV) sensors, RFID sensors, and sensors geared for the Internet of Things (IoT).


MOSFET Performance and Packaging Innovations Shine at PCIM Europe

MOSFET Performance and Packaging Innovations Shine at PCIM Europe

Offering advances in key specs and packaging options, semiconductor vendors unveiled a variety of new SiC (silicon carbide) FET and MOSFET devices at this week’s 2022 PCIM Europe event.


News May 13, 2022 by Jeff Child
TI Touts Solid-state Relays to Enable Safer EVs

TI Touts Solid-state Relays to Enable Safer EVs

With an eye toward improving isolation technology in electric vehicles, Texas Instruments (TI) is rolling out two solid-state relay chips designed to replace traditional automotive mechanical relays.


News May 10, 2022 by Jeff Child
Automotive IC Solutions Roll for Enhanced Security and ADAS

Automotive IC Solutions Roll for Enhanced Security and ADAS

Next-gen automotive system design keeps getting more challenging. To help engineers keep pace, three chip vendors are serving up solutions aimed at enhanced security, ADAS, and simplified door control.


Honeywell SNG-S Speed Sensor | New Product Brief

Honeywell SNG-S Speed Sensor | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Apr 17, 2022 by Mouser
Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

Axial-flux Designs Rev Up the Future of Electric Motors

While electric motors have primarily hinged on radial motor technology over the past 50 years, axial-flux designs are now surging ahead.


From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

From Hall Sensors to Encoders: 3 Companies Target Industrial Position Monitoring

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?


News Jul 15, 2021 by Rushi Patel
Scaling Scarcity: The Risk of Neo Magnet Shortage in EVs

Scaling Scarcity: The Risk of Neo Magnet Shortage in EVs

There is no real substitute for neo magnets. For mass-scale manufacturing of EVs under quota dictations, the shortage could affect EE resources.


News May 22, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova
Since Three-Phase Motors Mean Triple the Components, TI Banks on Integration

Since Three-Phase Motors Mean Triple the Components, TI Banks on Integration

Texas Instruments claims its highly-integrated BLDC motor driver can reduce PCB area by as much as 30%—a possible catalyst for speeding mild-hybrid EV adoption.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Ep. 16 | DS TECHEETAH’s Mark Preston Talks Dominance in Formula E Motorsports

Ep. 16 | DS TECHEETAH’s Mark Preston Talks Dominance in Formula E Motorsports

If you want to better understand electric vehicle power design—or if you really love fast cars—this episode is for you.


Podcasts Jan 21, 2021 by Dave Finch
New 48 V Reference Design Aims to Propel E-Bike and E-Scooter Development

New 48 V Reference Design Aims to Propel E-Bike and E-Scooter Development

Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Jake Hertz
An Electrical Starter Generator Designed for Hybrid Vehicles is Upgraded for Use in Wind Turbines

An Electrical Starter Generator Designed for Hybrid Vehicles is Upgraded for Use in Wind Turbines

A pair of researchers from Samara Polytech’s Department of Theoretical and Basic Electrical Engineering have designed an electrical starter generator that could be used in hybrid cars.


News Apr 02, 2020 by Luke James
STMicroelectronics SLLIMM Nano Modules for FOC Motor Control | Featured Product Spotlight

STMicroelectronics SLLIMM Nano Modules for FOC Motor Control | Featured Product Spotlight

This Featured Product Spotlight is part of a video series exploring the specifications, applications, and market context of new products.


new products Mar 20, 2020 by Mouser
Nexperia’s Latest MOSFET Targets Load-switch and Hot-swap Applications

Nexperia’s Latest MOSFET Targets Load-switch and Hot-swap Applications

This article examines the PSMNR51-25YLH and discusses MOSFET drain-source leakage current.


News Feb 18, 2020 by Robert Keim
KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

KEMET Safety-Certified SMD Capacitors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Feb 13, 2020 by Mouser