Increasing power density in power adapter & charger designs continues to be a market driver for GaN components. Consumers are tired of carrying around a “brick” to enable them to power and charge their portable devices, and power adapter manufacturers have been addressing consumer demands. Additional trends towards faster charging and the requirement for a […]
GaN systems showcases world’s smallest GaN chargers at APEC Read More »
The increased use of GaN components over silicon counterparts in many applications typically centres around producing a more efficient design, reducing losses and therefore heat, and enabling a more compact solution. The additional benefit of greater reliability is, however, apparent from Navitas’s latest move to introduce a 20-year warranty on its GaN components. Whilst it’s […]
Navitas announces world’s first 20-year warranty for GaN ICs Read More »
An interesting move from Ford, allegedly to streamline operations and allow a start-up speed and innovation approach. This may allow it to better align/compete with other large OEMs who operate individual EV brands to differentiate their range. For example, Polestar, which is jointly owned by Volvo and Geely Holding Group, and DS Automobiles which is […]
Ford will split company in two as it ramps up electric car production Read More »
The recent incident at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California, the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) project, reflets the high level of safety precautions that are required and implemented in these types of installations. Whilst these measures are important for ESS with all battery types, installations which use […]