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Image of Use Advanced Battery Monitors, Cell Balancing, and I/O Isolation to Design a Rugged BMS Core Use Advanced Battery Monitors, Cell Balancing, and I/O Isolation to Design a Rugged BMS Core Publish Date: 2025-07-29

Effective, reliable, and safe battery management systems need basic per-cell voltage measurement and cell balancing, along with galvanic isolation.

Image of C0G MLCCs Provide Design Advantages for Onboard Chargers C0G MLCCs Provide Design Advantages for Onboard Chargers Publish Date: 2025-06-03

Explore why MLCCs with C0G characteristics like TDK’s C3225/CGA6P components are increasingly used for onboard chargers and other high-voltage applications.

Image of Simplify Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Solutions with Integrated Chargers/Inverters Simplify Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Solutions with Integrated Chargers/Inverters Publish Date: 2025-05-15

Simplify off-grid power system design with a single integrated AC/DC charging, DC/AC inversion, and AC bypass unit.

Image of Overcoming Design Challenges of USB Type-C PD Applications Overcoming Design Challenges of USB Type-C PD Applications

Renesas' USB-PD EPR solution can reduce firmware needs and simplify application design with a Type-C port controller and buck-boost battery charger.

Image of Webinar – Next-Generation DC Fast Charging: Trends and Effective Solutions Webinar – Next-Generation DC Fast Charging: Trends and Effective Solutions

See an overview of electric vehicle (EV) charging and trends in AC to DC and DC to DC power conversion in vehicle to grid (V2G) systems in this webinar.

Image of Repurpose EV Charging Cables for Industrial Applications Repurpose EV Charging Cables for Industrial Applications

Discover how GlobTek EV charging cables can provide reliable power connectivity for industrial equipment, robotics, and mobile setups.

Image of Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 4) Making REAL Fallout Power Armor (Part 4)

Discover how the Hacksmith's Fallout-inspired power armor build uses pneumatics, portable power, and smart controls for real-world operation.

Image of Safety-First Approach To EV and Battery Storage with Honeywell Sensors Safety-First Approach To EV and Battery Storage with Honeywell Sensors

How Honeywell sensors enhance safety and performance in Li-ion EV and battery storage applications by monitoring and managing current flow and battery health.

Image of Harnessing Ambient Energy for Low-Power Applications Harnessing Ambient Energy for Low-Power Applications

Nexperia's compact energy harvesting PMIC enables high performance of low-power applications without compromising on efficiency.

Image of Understanding RC Power System Basics Understanding RC Power System Basics

Radio-Controlled onboard power systems used to be quite basic, but with the introduction of electric drive motors and other power demands, things have changed.

Image of Design for the Energy Revolution Design for the Energy Revolution

Designers can partake in the energy revolution using components and technologies selected from the All Electric Society collection.

Image of Using SiC Power Semiconductors to Increase the Efficiency of High-performance Switching Converters Using SiC Power Semiconductors to Increase the Efficiency of High-performance Switching Converters

Using SiC Power Semiconductors to Increase the Efficiency

Image of ADI Platform Provides Components and Tools for Developing Open-Ear Sound AR Glasses ADI Platform Provides Components and Tools for Developing Open-Ear Sound AR Glasses Publish Date: 2024-09-11

ADI's platform approach for creating open-ear audio AR glasses applications includes audio capture, playback, and battery management components and algorithms.

Image of Fewer Components, Code-Free Configuration with Nordic Power Management ICs Fewer Components, Code-Free Configuration with Nordic Power Management ICs

Nordic Semiconductor power management ICs and tools eliminate the need for multiple discrete components and enable code-free configuration of applications.

Image of USB PD 3 Sink Controllers Power Up USB Type-C Applications USB PD 3 Sink Controllers Power Up USB Type-C Applications Publish Date: 2024-06-27

USB Power Delivery 3.x sink controllers negotiate with chargers to maximize power for devices with USB Type-C cables and connectors.

Ultrahuman Ring AIR Teardown Ultrahuman Ring AIR Teardown

Explore the Ultrahuman Ring AIR's sophisticated design through our teardown, highlighting key components and assembly techniques.

Image of Take Advantage of a Modular Design for EV Fast-Charging Stations Take Advantage of a Modular Design for EV Fast-Charging Stations Publish Date: 2024-06-05

Phoenix Contact offers the CHARX portfolio of modular power supplies and controllers for designing EV fast-charging stations.

Diving into Lithium-Ion Batteries Diving into Lithium-Ion Batteries

Gain insights into choosing the right lithium-ion battery for your projects. Learn how to interpret labels and specifications to ensure optimal performance.

Wireless Charging: Seamlessly Sending Power Over the Air Wireless Charging: Seamlessly Sending Power Over the Air

Discover the science behind wireless charging and learn how this futuristic technology is revolutionizing the way we power our devices.

Image of Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controller Meets Growing Power Needs Buck-Boost Battery Charge Controller Meets Growing Power Needs

Design bidirectional power adapters with extended power range utilizing TI's buck-boost battery charge controller.