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MP Materials & Sumitomo Forge Rare Earth Supply Pact for Japan; MP Continues Dramatic Growth 

February 21, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on MP Materials & Sumitomo Forge Rare Earth Supply Pact for Japan; MP Continues Dramatic Growth 

MP Materials and Sumitomo Corporation have forged a rare earths supply agreement which they say will diversify and strengthen rare earth supplies in Japan. Under the agreement, announced February 21, Sumitomo will serve as the exclusive distributor of NdPr oxide produced by MP Materials to Japanese customers. Further, the companies will collaborate on the supply of rare earth metals and other products. […]

Electromagnetics

Tech Tips: Low Profile Embedded Transformer Provides 7.5kV Isolation

February 21, 2023 Guest Blog Comments Off on Tech Tips: Low Profile Embedded Transformer Provides 7.5kV Isolation

Battery stacks used in automotive and energy storage systems can have voltages ranging from 400 to over 1000 volts.  These systems require continual monitoring and management to maintain the integrity of each battery.  Voltage and temperature sensors on the battery stack have a floating reference potential, which can vary depending on where the sensors are located on the stack. […]

e-Power Technology

Hall-Based Motor Position Sensor for e-Mobility Designed by Moving Magnet Technologies 

February 14, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hall-Based Motor Position Sensor for e-Mobility Designed by Moving Magnet Technologies 

Accurate motor position sensors are required to ensure the efficient and reliable control of electric machines. Various technical solutions are available but, despite the widespread use of magneto-sensitive sensors in end-of-shaft configurations, such a technology […]

Electromagnetics

Robust Long Distance MCU Communication

February 9, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Robust Long Distance MCU Communication

Due to their flexibility and performance, microcontrollers are popular in control, sensor and actuator systems. More and more applications require a reliable exchange of information between controllers over several meters. With increasing cable lengths, the required characteristics of the cable significantly contribute to the overall cost of the system. […]