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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.


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.