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C h a p t e r 5 Without a doubt, the world is rapidly shifting toward a more electrified future. With the rise of hybrids and electric vehicles and the increasing demand for fast charging, the power electronics industry is facing new challenges in terms of efficiency, size, and power. In addition, the pressing issue of climate change is driving the need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. To address these challenges, the industry is exploring new technologies and materials, and Bourns is at the forefront of this exploration. One trend in the industry is the move toward electrification, with more and more applications relying on electric power. Applications include not only hybrids and electric vehicles, but also renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power; with this shift comes the need for more efficient and reliable power electronics. In addition, the growing demand for fast charging is necessitating power electronics capable of handling high power levels while being compact and lightweight, something that can have a massive effect on hybrids and electric vehicles (as a reduced weight helps to extend vehicle range and battery life). To meet these demands, the industry is exploring new materials and technologies that can provide better performance HOW PASSIVES WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE With regards to all components, transistors will see the most changes in the future, specifically, IGBT, SiC, and GaN, as these are related to emerging power solutions. This is primarily related to the rise of EVs and the need for high voltage, high current systems." Vladimir Kostic Senior Hardware Developer, ZF Automotive 25 Passives and Their Emerging Applications