In recent conversations with auto manufacturers, 48-V low-voltage rail has come up frequently. But why now? 48-V automotive systems aren’t new. They’ve helped improve efficiency and performance in ...

Why automakers are finally migrating from 12- to 48-V automotive accessory power systems. An overview of the technical challenges automakers and their suppliers must overcome. An introduction to the ...

Deal Overview On January 22, 2025, Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV, $62.80; Market capitalization: $14.8 billion) disclosed that its board of directors have unanimously approved a plan to separate its ...

What is the advantage of 48-volt electric systems? Why is it necessary and will it not mean more batteries and higher energy consumption? The conventional automotive electric system operates on a ...

The global push for net-zero carbon emissions is accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Therefore, the market for electric vehicle components is growing exponentially in its scope and ...

With the rise of vehicle electrification, the number of digital power control systems and electric motors in automobiles is expanding rapidly. Correspondingly, electrical systems must be as efficient ...

GaN-inspired advances in on-board battery chargers. How AlGaN/GaN HEMTs deliver high switching frequencies. Buck converter reference design for 48-V apps that leverages GaN FETs. Electric vehicles ...