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Simplify Off-Grid Photovoltaic Power Solutions with Integrated Chargers/Inverters Updated: 2026-01-14

Simplify off-grid power system design with a single integrated AC/DC charging, DC/AC inversion, and AC bypass unit.

DIN-Rail Mounted DC Uninterruptible Power Supplies Protect DC-Powered Equipment and Batteries Publish Date: 2025-08-27

Efficient, customizable DC-UPSs use DIN-rail mounting to easily install backup DC power systems to ensure safety, prevent equipment damage, and stop data loss.

Use Advanced Battery Monitors, Cell Balancing, and I/O Isolation to Design a Rugged BMS Core Publish Date: 2025-07-29

Effective, reliable, and safe battery management systems need basic per-cell voltage measurement and cell balancing, along with galvanic isolation.

C0G MLCCs Provide Design Advantages for Onboard Chargers Publish Date: 2025-06-03

Explore why MLCCs with C0G characteristics like TDK’s C3225/CGA6P components are increasingly used for onboard chargers and other high-voltage applications.

ADI Platform Provides Components and Tools for Developing Open-Ear Sound AR Glasses Publish Date: 2024-09-11

ADI's platform approach for creating open-ear audio AR glasses applications includes audio capture, playback, and battery management components and algorithms.

USB PD 3 Sink Controllers Power Up USB Type-C Applications Publish Date: 2024-06-27

USB Power Delivery 3.x sink controllers negotiate with chargers to maximize power for devices with USB Type-C cables and connectors.

Take Advantage of a Modular Design for EV Fast-Charging Stations Publish Date: 2024-06-05

Phoenix Contact offers the CHARX portfolio of modular power supplies and controllers for designing EV fast-charging stations.

Image of How to Quickly and Cost-Effectively Add Wireless Charging to Space-Constrained and Sealed Devices How to Quickly and Cost-Effectively Add Wireless Charging to Space-Constrained and Sealed Devices Publish Date: 2023-12-20

A pair of devices simplify the design of wireless charging required in a growing class of space-constrained and sealed devices.

Image of How to Overcome Design Challenges for Fast and Efficient EV Charging Infrastructure How to Overcome Design Challenges for Fast and Efficient EV Charging Infrastructure Publish Date: 2023-10-04

An overview of AC and DC EV charger designs, a review of the need for higher-power EV chargers, and a look at the future of extreme fast charging (XFC).

Image of Use a Multifunction Power Supply to Quickly Implement Intelligent Fire Safety and Security Systems Use a Multifunction Power Supply to Quickly Implement Intelligent Fire Safety and Security Systems Publish Date: 2023-09-25

Quickly implement an intelligent fire safety and security system using a combined AC-DC power supply, battery charger, DC UPS, and communications monitor.

Image of The Right EV Charging Cable Provides User Comfort While Ensuring Safety and Reliability The Right EV Charging Cable Provides User Comfort While Ensuring Safety and Reliability

A comfortable, user-friendly CCS C-Line DC charging cable can contribute to the acceptance of EV charging while meeting critical safety and reliability goals.

Image of How Sensor Fusion Can Enhance Battery Management System Performance and Battery Lifetimes How Sensor Fusion Can Enhance Battery Management System Performance and Battery Lifetimes

Using sensor fusion, designers can combine voltage, current, and temperature sensors in BMSs to extend battery lifetimes and enhance performance.

Image of How to Reduce Losses, Improve Efficiency, and Extend Temperature Range in High-Power Applications How to Reduce Losses, Improve Efficiency, and Extend Temperature Range in High-Power Applications Publish Date: 2023-09-08

Designers can use 4th generation SiC MOSFETs to greatly improve efficiency, lower the cost, and reduce the size of high-voltage, high-power control circuits.

Image of How to Use Residual Current Monitors to Ensure Electrical Safety When Charging Electric Vehicles How to Use Residual Current Monitors to Ensure Electrical Safety When Charging Electric Vehicles Publish Date: 2023-09-01

Utilizing residual current monitors to safely charge electric vehicles.

Image of Webinar - Onboard and Offboard Chargers in eMobility Applications Webinar - Onboard and Offboard Chargers in eMobility Applications

This webinar will discuss the current and potential future eMobility charging requirements along with addressing what is needed in the charging infrastructure.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Image of How to Achieve Efficient Power Control in Space-Constrained Designs How to Achieve Efficient Power Control in Space-Constrained Designs Publish Date: 2023-06-13

By applying DFN0603 MOSFETs for power control and signal switching, designers can reduce size and power consumption in wearable and mobile devices.

Image of How to Employ a Range of Connectors to Support Comprehensive EV Charging Infrastructure How to Employ a Range of Connectors to Support Comprehensive EV Charging Infrastructure Publish Date: 2023-05-10

Battery charging connectors need to be ergonomic for user convenience, and robust and simple to install to support the needs of EV makers.

Image of Use Purpose-Built Chargers to Get the Most from Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries Use Purpose-Built Chargers to Get the Most from Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Using monolithic PMICs, you can more easily take full advantage of LiFePO4 batteries’ temperature stability, lower cost, and other advantages over Li-ion.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.