Betterfrost: Putting on the heat
Betterfrost uses a 48V module for pulsed, conductive glass heating, clearing ice in under 60 seconds while cutting start-up defrost energy by 95%
Partner Podcast
Enabling deep space exploration with colossal telescopes
Microgate and Vicor partner to unlock deep space secrets of the Universe. Listen to the podcast.
Podcast with Andrea Banfi, Business Development Manager EMEA at Vicor, and Gerald Angerer, Lead Hardware Engineer, Microgate
In this episode of Electronics Specifier Insights, Andrea and Gerald discuss how Colossal Earth-based telescopes require sophisticated adaptive optics to enhance deep space images. Microgate is committed to deep space exploration through the instantaneous, precise manipulation of exceptionally complex mirrors. Vicor power modules are instrumental to powering the adaptive optics for these next-generation telescopes.
The conversation explores how these two companies are working together to power the next generation of extremely large telescopes (ELTs), specifically the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) flagship project.
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Betterfrost harnesses 48V in EVs for record-setting windshield defrosting and to extend winter range
Betterfrost’s 48V power control module uses conductive pulsed heating to defrost EV glass in under 60 seconds, saving energy and preserving winter range
Powering AI at scale
Maury Wood appears on Electronic Specifier podcast explaining the challenges of powering AI and unveiling the trends toward wafer-scale processors
INFAC bolsters EV range by packing more power into the battery pack
INFAC integrates the DC-DC converter into EV battery pack to leverage cooling system and save space. 48V power dense modules help downsize cable and connectors to boost range.