Storage capacity improved in organic radical batteries
12 May, 2022Researchers used a catalysis strategy to produce two-electron storage in organic radical batteries — a big advance in improving their storage capability.
Turmeric extract could be key to greener fuel cells
11 May, 2022Researchers combined curcumin and gold nanoparticles to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to convert ethanol into electricity.
Würth Elektronik MagI³C-FDSM fixed step-down regulator modules
06 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyWürth Elektronik's MagI³C-FDSM fixed step-down regulator modules now cover all bus voltages from 12 up to 48 V.
Wearable material captures energy from body movements
05 May, 2022The lightweight textile produced over 35 V using mild artificial movements that replicated slow body movements.
P-DUKE WAF300 series ruggedised, 300 W, compact DC/DC converters
01 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Helios Power SolutionsThe WAF300 series is a compact and ruggedised range of DC/DC converters designed for harsh industrial environments, where issues such as vibration, dust or moisture may be present.
Smart grid technology helps to manage network voltage
29 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Hetech Pty LtdWith the rapid uptake of solar PV, the low-voltage residential electricity network is being required to perform in ways it was never originally designed to perform.
Diotec DI62061/2/3 low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators
22 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.Diotec's DI62061/2/3 series of high-precision low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators are capable of supporting an extended operating temperature range of -40 to + 85°C.
Honeycomb design increases ultrathin solar panel efficiency
08 April, 2022The innovative honeycomb design enables light absorption from any angle and traps light inside the solar cell, enabling more energy to be generated.
'Quantum charging' would reduce EV charge time
05 April, 2022Quantum technologies may promise new mechanisms to charge batteries at a faster rate.
Murata MGJ1 series DC/DC converters
31 March, 2022 | Supplied by: element14Murata's MGJ1 series of DC/DC converters are suitable for powering high-side and low-side gate drive circuits for IGBTs and SIC FETS in inverters.
Multilayered films shield solar cells from heat and moisture
31 March, 2022The perovskite-based films shield high-performance perovskite solar cells from extreme heat and moisture, while also boosting their long-term stability.
Nanotech coating doubles the lifespan of Li-ion batteries
28 March, 2022Researchers used nanotechnology to develop a thin protective coating for high-voltage Li-ion batteries, which under normal circumstances last only several hundred cycles.
XP Power HRC series high-voltage DC/DC converters
23 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.XP Power has released the HRC series of regulated DC/DC converters, providing a high output voltage of up to 6 kV (with current output of up to 1.25 mA for selected models).
One ring to charge them all
21 March, 2022Researchers have developed a wireless charging system that can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it.
Novel electrical contact to improve solar cell stability
15 March, 2022Researchers have developed a novel silicon-oxide layer that simultaneously allows high passivation and improved conductivity in solar cells.