Intelligent Energy Management and Storage Solutions
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AI Meets Sustainable Power
As the global energy landscape shifts toward decentralization, electrification, and real-time optimization, the demand for secure, scalable, and intelligent energy systems is greater than ever.
In this exclusive Avnet Silica webinar, we bring together leading semiconductor experts from Diodes, Microchip, MPS, Nexperia, NXP, onsemi, Renesas, and STMicroelectronics to explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping energy storage and power management systems.
From AI-enabled edge computing to silicon carbide power modules, modular battery management, and USB-C fast-charging systems, our speakers will unveil:
- Breakthroughs in Distributed Energy Management and Real-Time Edge AI
- Scalable Battery Management System (BMS) architectures
- Efficient DC Fast Charging with SiC solutions
- High-voltage and portable power innovations
- Energy harvesting and sustainable low-power solutions
- Design best practices for safety, reliability, and ROI
Whether you're designing for e-mobility, renewable energy, or smart infrastructure, this webinar will help you accelerate development with future-proof technologies and expert insights.
Don’t miss this opportunity to power the shift—intelligently.
Agenda
- Energy Management Solutions, a trinity view: Autonomous, Real-time and Secure (NXP)
- Unlocking Efficient Energy Management: Exploring Microchip’s Battery Management System Solutions (Microchip)
- Innovative Semiconductors: The Key to Power-Efficient and Cost-Effective Solutions for Sustainable Future (STMicroelectronics)
- Boost system efficiency in Energy Management and Storage (Nexperia)
- Renesas Solutions for Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Systems (Renesas)
- onsemi's Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in energy storage systems (ESS) (onsemi)
- Improved Energy Efficiency with good component selection (Diodes Inc.)
- How to design a proper Battery Management System (MPS)
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Topics
Energy Management Solutions, a trinity view: Autonomous, Real-time and Secure (NXP)
Presenter: Mark Swinburn
The way we generate, store, transfer and consume energy is changing dramatically accelerating the need to move to an Autonomous – Secure and Real-time Energy System.
AI is fundamental to this transition and is already being deployed across the globe but we need the tools to master it namely The right technology, right level of understanding and Standards.
NXP will share a common Development Perspective: What are the key challenges and hurdles in Distributed Energy Management Systems
We will then introduce how NXP’s Technology can resolve and bring ROI as a MATTER of Real-time Intelligence at the edge.
Unlocking Efficient Energy Management: Exploring Microchip’s Battery Management System Solutions (Microchip)
Presenter: Francesco Marraccini
Join us for an insightful session on Microchip’s cutting-edge Battery Management System (BMS) solutions. Discover how Microchip’s Low Voltage (32V) and High Voltage Modular BMS demonstration applications provide scalable and reliable platforms for a wide range of energy storage applications, from e-mobility to stationary energy storage systems.
This session will cover:
- Key features and benefits of Microchip’s BMS solutions
- Comprehensive monitoring, protection, and balancing techniques
- Scalable design options for both low and high-voltage applications
- Practical implementation insights and real-world use cases
Whether you're an engineer, product manager, or system designer, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to develop safer, smarter, and more efficient battery-management solutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in battery management innovation.
Innovative Semiconductors: The Key to Power-Efficient and Cost-Effective Solutions for Sustainable Future (STMicroelectronics)
Presenters: Francesco Muggeri, Eric Chou, Dino Costanzo
The electric power sector is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, but there's a brighter future ahead with innovative power devices and solutions. These cutting-edge technologies enable efficient energy usage and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. As the demand for electric energy surges, renewable sources like solar and wind are taking center stage. It's not just about generating energy; it's about using it smartly. Join our speakers on an exciting journey to discover how our advanced power solutions are driving sustainable innovation and leading the charge in renewable energy production, making your solutions more energy-saving and efficient.
We'll introduce you to ST's game-changing applications in Solar /Energy management, High Power cooling systems/Heat Pump with the wide bandgap technologies, such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN), which are transforming energy usage and paving the way for a greener future.
Boost system efficiency in Energy Management and Storage (Nexperia)
Presenter: Guillaume Bossant
Discover how Nexperia's solutions for Energy Management and Storage make your electronic design more efficient and high performing. Design recommendations will be discussed for the applications of Residential Battery Energy Storage, AC EV wall box and HVAC. Explore the new products for power management (Isolation, AC/DC controller), highly efficient power conversion (Power MOSFET, IGBT, GaN) and Energy Harvesting solutions for a sustainable way of energizing low-power devices.
Renesas Solutions for Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Systems (Renesas)
Presenter: Hunter Freberg
Renesas has made significant investments in technologies to increase performance and tools to improve the design process for energy storage system. To showcase these offerings, Renesas' system solution teams have constructed a 3kW Portable Power Station to demonstrate the breadth of our solutions for this segment. Today, we will provide details on the key blocks in this demonstration as well as a walkthrough on the basic setup for the FGIC and USB-C charging integrated firmware solutions. Through this discussion you will walk away with a greater understanding of Renesas ESS solutions utilizing our latest technologies for embedded processing, power, connectivity, and analog solutions. The solutions covered in this presentation are as follows:
- 240W GaN-Based USB PC 3.1 ACDC Converter
- USB-C PD 3.1 Extended Power Range Battery Charger
- 3S - 10S FGIC Hardware and Firmware Integrated Solution
- 3.6kW GaN-Based ACDC Totem Pole PFC
- 3.6kW GaN-Based DCDC Dual Active Bridge
onsemi's Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in energy storage systems (ESS) (onsemi)
Presenters: Pramod Patil, Didier Balocco
Join us for an engaging webinar where we'll explore the game-changing potential of onsemi's Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in energy storage systems (ESS). As the need for efficient and sustainable energy storage technologies grows, integrating SiC into your designs can offer unmatched benefits.From enhancing system efficiency to boosting performance, SiC solutions are truly transforming the energy storage landscape.
The booming DC fast charging (DCFC) market can be overwhelming for new engineers. Where do you start? What are the key design considerations and challenges?Join our system expert in this webinar as we cover essential aspects, highlight challenges and trade-offs, and demonstrate how to design, build, and validate a system using our high-efficiency, high-power-density SiC modules.
Improved Energy Efficiency with good component selection (Diodes Inc.)
Presenter: Alex Jarvis
Energy management and energy efficiency are key topics as we continue to move towards a green technology environment. Reducing the power consumption in Smart Home and Smart Industry applications is a key topic and this presentation will look at a range of applications and electronic products and look at the key parameters that can be improved to provide more efficient devices.
How to design a proper Battery Management System (MPS)
Presenter: Miguel A. Sanchez
In this session we will show what are the key aspects of designing a complete battery management system. Presenting the most important parts and how to select them according to the customer application, functional safety level and desired performance. Furthermore, a vision on how MPS sees the future of battery management systems will be shared.
Speakers
Technical Director, Power and Energy
NXP
Mark Swinburn is a Technical Director focusing in the area of Power and Energy covering technology, trends, standardisation and solutions at NXP Semiconductor (A global leading Semiconductor Manufacturer head quartered in the Netherlands). Since graduating in Communications and Electronics, Mark has spent over 30 years with-in the electronics design and manufacturing arena.
During this time he has been an active participant in the full design chain perspective from high volume consumer product design at Panasonic, to Tier 1 semiconductor distribution and finally to present day global semiconductor design, solution, support and manufacturing at NXP Semiconductors.
Principal Engineer Application, Mixed Signal and Linear Division
Microchip
Francesco Marraccini is a Principal Engineer Application working for Microchip Technology Inc., in the Mixed Signal and Linear Division Business Unit.
In his current role, Francesco is responsible for identifying new opportunities and applications, providing consultative technical and marketing assessments and offering comprehensive solutions to support regional marketers, sales teams, distributors and customers.
Francesco is also responsible to perform technical and marketing training sessions on Microchip Mixed Signal and Linear portfolio, on new products introduction and reference designs.
He earned the master’s degree diploma in Microelectronics Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy, and he grew up professionally in Germany working as Analog IC Designer and Product Engineer for around 17 years and he is now part of Microchip Technology Inc., and based in Munich, since 2022. Francesco is a passionate of sport, playing basketball and soccer. His favourite hobbies are travelling, get to know other cultures and tradition and why not to learn always something new about electronics!
Vice President, Marketing & Applications Power Discrete & Analog
STMicroelectronics
Francesco Muggeri is Vice President, Power Discrete and Analog Products China at STMicroelectronics. In his role, Francesco leads ST’s Industrial Focused Competence Centers including the Motor Control Competence Center, Power & Energy Competence Center and Automation Competence Center in Asia and coordinates ST’s global Mass Market Industrial Task Force, with regards to consumer segment. He has been further appointed Industrial Power and Energy Segment Global Leader in July 2024.
Muggeri got the Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy. In 2014, he received an EMBA degree from the Global Asia Program, organized by the Business School of London, Columbia University of New York, and the University of Hong Kong. In recognition of his contribution to the electronics industry, Muggeri was awarded the 2023 Asia Executive of the Year by EETimes and EDN from Aspencore.
Head of Power & Energy Competence Center
STMicroelectronics
Eric Chou is currently the Head of the Power & Energy Competence Center – Asia Pacific at STMicroelectronics. He leads a seasoned engineering team focused on in-house solutions development and ecosystem-building across industrial alliances. His work includes partnerships and joint laboratories with IDHs, customers, distributors, and universities. Eric is actively engaged in new business development related to ST’s latest wide bandgap technologies.
Eric joined STMicroelectronics in 1997 as a Field Application Engineer for power products in Taiwan, focusing on Power PWM controllers. In 2002, he transitioned to Marketing Manager, driving business development for Power PWM controllers. From 2006 to 2012, he served as Senior Manager of the GCSA Competence Center, followed by his role as Key Account Director, supporting a major global customer from 2012 to 2020. He has held his current position since March 2020.
Head of Motor Control Competence Center
STMicroelectronics
Dino Costanzo, Application Director & Head of Motor Control Competence Center (MCCC), China and APAC, STMicroelectronics, has 20 years of experience in application development, in the field of System solutions for Motor Control.
Dino graduated with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Catania, and joined STMicroelectronics Italy in 2006, where he was appointed as the Project Leader of STM32 Motor Control Firmware Library (MCSDK), and taking the role of coordination of the joint developments with Universities. He moved to Shenzhen in 2015, where he is now directing the MCCC of China and APAC regions, working on the development of advanced solutions for the industrial market, comprising HVAC & Appliances, Servo Drives, Power Tools. His research interests are in the field of HFI sensorless, multiple motor control, integration with edge AI and digital power, acoustic noise reduction, motor currents reading, where he’s author of 8 US granted patents, and 6 applications pending.
Under his leadership MCCC has been awarded consecutively for “best motor control platform” by specialized reviews.
Field application engineer
Nexperia
Guillaume is a Field application engineer with special expertise power module and electronic designs. He holds a engineering degree in power electronics from UTBM (Belfort).
Senior Marketing Analyst
onsemi
Pramod Patil is a Sr. Marketing Analyst for America’s region in the Power Solutions Group at onsemi. With over 18 years of experience, he has successfully worn multiple hats, including designer, application engineer, and product marketing manager, at various leading semiconductor manufacturing and distribution organizations. Pramod holds a Master’s degree in Electronics from North Maharashtra University, India, and an MBA in international business from the International Hochschule Bad Honnef, Germany .
Business Marketing Engineer
onsemi
Didier received his engineering degree from in the "École Nationale Supérieure d’Électronique et de RadioÉlectricité de Bordeaux", France in 1992 and his Ph. D. degree in Power Electronics from the University of Bordeaux in 1997. In 1996, he joined AEG Power Solutions, formerly Alcatel Converters, as a research engineer for DC-DC and AC-DC converters design in a range of 1 W to 1 kW mainly for telecom equipment. He managed the research activities from 2000 to 2014. He published more than 10 papers on power electronics. He holds 1 patent. From 2011 to 2013, he worked 18 months on a 15-kW solar inverter (DC-AC) module for a 150-kW cabinet in Dallas, Texas, USA. His main interests during this period were switching mode power supplies, converter stability and modeling and high-power factor rectifiers.
He joined Fairchild Semiconductor in August 2014 as a Field Application Engineer (FAE) supporting south of France, Spain and Portugal. In 2016, onsemi acquired Fairchild. In 2018, he moved to a new role inside onsemi. He is currently a Business Marketing Engineer for Europe focusing on power devices and Silicon Carbide.
Global Technical Marketing Engineer
Renesas Electronics
Hunter is a Global Technical Marketing Engineer at Renesas Electronics, where he works across the company’s broad technology portfolio to promote complete system-level solutions. His current focus is on supporting applications in renewables and energy infrastructure. He has a strong background in power electronics and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. With four years of industry experience, Hunter has held roles in sales, marketing, and distribution channel management.
Applications Engineer
Diodes Inc.
Alex has held the position of Applications Engineer at Diodes Incorporated for three years, where he supports the Sales and Business Development team with his technical expertise.
Applications Manager
MPS
MPS Battery Management TME and Europe Applications Manager. In MPS more than 4 years and more than 7 years of experience in battery management.
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