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The Watchword

Is Efficiency

Efficiency and performance improvements from integrated power semiconductor technologies
support accelerated adoption of renewable energies. A greener future has become one of our

planet’s most essential goals. As the global population increases, the need for a new approach to
energy is pushing toward more sustainability. To slow down the effects of climate change, we must
reduce our emissions to zero, a task that requires us to revolutionize our energy system. Power
electronics is an enabling technology for a wide range of new functions that enhance vehicle and
smart grid performance, safety, and functionality. Power devices will improve system performance
in energy-saving applications, as well as in all high-voltage industrial applications. On Dec. 7–9,
2021, PowerUP Expo Virtual Conference’s goal is to envision the future of power electronics with

many topics such as GaN, SiC, motor control, and energy trends. For more information, please visit
this link. In this issue, the main topics are switch-mode power supplies, data centers, GaN and
SiC design, climate change, and low-power validation. Switch-mode power supplies can generate
radio interference voltage on the mains side. This can interfere with other equipment supplied with
mains power. Line filters help to suppress the generated radio interference voltage. Moreover, we
QUALITY POWERED BY FORMULA E. look at challenges and future perspectives of GaN technology and SiC intelligent power modules.

With the energy to operate data centers representing 3% or more of worldwide power consumption,
From the Past to the Future. maximizing efficiency is a priority. We will analyze how standardization and energy savings drive
48-V power in the data center. This year, we saw widespread adoption of wide-bandgap technology,

and the next year will see the same wave with a bigger amplitude. Don’t miss the next issues of this
ebook in 2022, with technical coverage about GaN, SiC, electric vehicles, green energy, and motor
control solutions. This year, I had the opportunity to interact with wonderful people and exchange
many ideas, learning a lot from them. The important thing is to connect what you’ve learned to
For more than 35 years Würth Elektronik has been a partner of the automotive industry and delivers the power what you’re doing, love your job without making it a burden, and learn something new every day
that makes the difference: Automotive components certifi ed according to AEC-Q200, PPAP Level 3 and IATF 16949. from your business to implement in the future, whether it be engineering or management. “Love
Know-how proven in racing comes on the road as standard. Our global Key Account Team supports you onsite.
your job and make it your hobby.”
For further information, please visit: www.we-online.com/automotive
Yours Sincerely,
Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio
Editor-in-Chief, Power Electronics News

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