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Charged EVs | Teradyne unveils new ETS-800 automated test system for  power semiconductors

Automated semiconductor test equipment firm Teradyne has launched the ETS-800 D20, the latest addition to its ETS-800 platform of high-performance test systems for power semiconductors. The Teradyne ETS-800 D20 has the flexibility to scale from low to high...
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Charged EVs | Video: potting vs. foam in EV battery packs

When it comes to lithium-ion batteries in EVs, the stakes are high. A single malfunctioning cell can trigger thermal runaway—a rapid, uncontrollable rise in temperature and pressure that can result in fires or explosions. For engineers, preventing this isn’t...
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Charged EVs | Ideal Power increases B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power rating, targeting EV contactor applications 

Ideal Power has the power rating of its discrete B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch from 50 A to 75 A. The company says that the higher rating is supported by extensive internal and third-party testing, and no design or packaging changes were...
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Charged EVs | Webinar: Inside the EU’s battery requirements— future-proofing EVs

Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by Intertek, where we will break down what the EU battery regulation means for electric vehicles. Join us to learn about the responsibilities for manufacturers, importers and distributors,...
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