Power Vents

SiC sim tool

Yole Development released SiC CoSim+, a cost simulation tool that evaluates the manufacturing cost of SiC devices. Due to their specific manufacturing process (High T epitaxy, passivation, oxide, contacts…) the cost of SiC devices can be difficult to estimate. The tool can run cost simulation of conditions including region, clean room class, and process type. It allows you to enter any SiC process flow, and lets you compare up to five scenarios. For more information, go to: http://tinyurl.com/yjc8yel

Power chat

Murata Power Solutions has introduced a new online service that allows customers to discuss their product and application needs in real-time with technical and engineering experts. Power Chat, which can be found via murata-ps.com, features specialists from product groups including dc/dc converters, ac/dc power supplies, magnetics, digital panel meters and data acquisition products. Available 20 hours a day, the Power Chat group can answer most technical product and application questions in real-time. Power Chat is also able to satisfy non-technical requirements such as providing pricing, product availability, samples, catalogs and local area support information.

Car traction battery market

IDTechEx takes a look at the business and technology of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in a new report “Car Traction Batteries- the New Gold Rush 2010-2020”. No one much agrees on what will be the dominant lithium chemistry in the latter part of the decade but as lithium takes over most of the market but the winner may create a $10 billion business. For more information contact IDTechEx at 617-577-7890 or sales@idtechex.com