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TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

TI Intros 26-Cell Battery Monitor IC With Integrated Smart EIS Engine

Unveiled this week at PCIM, TI’s new automotive-grade battery monitor IC increases channel density by 44% and embeds real-time EIS to detect internal cell faults and mitigate thermal runaway.


News Jun 12, 2026 by Jeff Child
Drop-In Upgrade: ST Launches New Automotive Battery Management IC

Drop-In Upgrade: ST Launches New Automotive Battery Management IC

ST recently introduced the L9963F battery-management IC for EVs and energy storage systems with ASIL-D support and synchronized cell monitoring.


News Jun 10, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi Releases 2 Solutions for Battery Pack Management

Dukosi is combining cell-level data tracking with a wireless communication architecture to address traceability requirements and reduce wiring complexity in battery systems.


News Apr 06, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

pSemi Unveils Multi-Level Buck Converter for Direct Charging Designs

Claimed as the “world’s first” 4-level buck converter, the device enables high-efficiency 6 A fast charging for mobile and portable electronics.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

Littelfuse Intros Asymmetrical TVS Diode Series for 12 V Battery Protection

The new devices target anti-reverse circuits with lower negative clamping voltages and simplified front-end design.


News Dec 12, 2025 by Luke James
Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Upgraded MOSFETs Target Power Density, Safety, and Efficiency

Rohm, Littelfuse, and Ideal Semiconductor each introduced high-performance MOSFETs.


News Dec 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Switched-Capacitor Design Boosts Inverter Efficiency to 96.5%

Researchers have developed a switched-capacitor-based nine-level inverter that achieves a fourfold voltage and up to 96.5% efficiency.


News Aug 07, 2025 by Luke James
Promising Longer Run Times, TI Rolls Out Predictive Battery Management ICs

Promising Longer Run Times, TI Rolls Out Predictive Battery Management ICs

The new battery fuel gauges use Dynamic Z-Track technology to offer up to 30% longer run times in battery-powered devices.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Unveils Tiny MOSFET Aimed at Fast Charging Applications

Rohm Unveils Tiny MOSFET Aimed at Fast Charging Applications

The new power MOSFET offers low ON-resistances combined with a compact 2.0 mm × 2.0 mm package.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Diego de Azcuénaga
NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

NXP Intros Battery Cell Control ICs for EVs and Energy Systems

The family brings 18-channel monitoring and SPI-to-TPL bridge to electric vehicle and energy storage applications.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Scientists boosted lithium-carbon dioxide batteries’ performance and life cycle, showing promise for use on Mars and Earth.


News Jun 13, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
TDK Serves Up DC 1500 V Contactor for High-Voltage Systems

TDK Serves Up DC 1500 V Contactor for High-Voltage Systems

The series is designed for lithium-ion battery systems used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems


News May 12, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Dukosi Releases Reference Design for Grid-Scale BESS

Dukosi Releases Reference Design for Grid-Scale BESS

Dukosi's battery monitoring system aims to improve the performance, safety, and scalability of large-scale energy storage.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Austin Futrell
EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

We talked with Nuvoton President Hsin-Lung Yang in this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview. Our topics covered AI embedded development, automotive, IoT, sustainability, and the forecast for 2025.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Jeff Child
Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla aims to reduce the number of connectors required in an electric vehicle.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
NXP’s Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, and Act in One Chip

NXP’s Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, and Act in One Chip

The new chip measures currents, voltages, and temperatures in EV and hybrid-EV battery packs.


News Sep 24, 2024 by Mike Falter
Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Upgraded Power Modules Improve Efficiency of Solar Power Generation

Onsemi’s upgraded silicon and silicon carbide F5BP Power Modules offer more power density and efficiency.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Remembering John B. Goodenough, Inventor of the Lithium-Ion Battery

Dr. Goodenough received a Nobel Prize at the age of 97 for his contributions to making the Lithium-ion battery a reality.


News Sep 16, 2024 by Duane Benson