Why Electronica Europe 2024 Matters?
Electronica Europe 2024, taking place from 12–15 November 2024 at Messe München, is the continent’s premier electronics marketplace. Spanning semiconductors, power management, IoT, and e-mobility, this year’s show arrives amid surging cleantech investment and a mounting demand for high-efficiency power conversion and distributed generation. For engineering teams, system integrators, and utility operators, the event is a must-attend, and it’s here that JND Electronics will debut its latest breakthroughs in power management and smart metering.
Where to Find JND
Booth: A4.363, Power & Power Management Hall
Tagline: Discover the Future of Power Management
1. Thunderbird Flyback Converter Series
Input Options: 1500 V DC or 480 VAC 3-phase
Output Power: 40 W–250 W modules
Topology: Quasi-resonant flyback with SiC MOSFETs
Certifications: IEC 62109-1/-2, UL 1741 for PV inverters
JND’s Thunderbird series brings breakthrough efficiency to high-voltage DC and AC/DC conversion. Achieving over 95 % efficiency, these SiC-enhanced flyback converters support extreme ambient temperatures (–40 °C to 105 °C) and deliver 4 kV isolation, making them ideal for utility-scale solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging stations. With certifications to IEC 62109 and UL 1741, they’re ready for global deployment in photovoltaic (PV) and e-mobility applications.
1.1 Hall-Effect Sensors & High-Voltage Transducers
JPS-NH Split-Core Current Sensor
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Range: 0–2 kA DC
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Accuracy: ±0.5 % FS
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Features: Dual-Hall elements, permalloy core, zero-drift amplifier
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Safety: CAT III 1500 V rating
DC 1500 V Voltage Transducer
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Design: Hall-open-loop for robust isolation
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Accuracy: ±1 %
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Immunity: 5 kV lightning impulse
These compact, clamp-on sensors allow fast retrofits on live busbars—no downtime required. The voltage transducer’s 1 MHz bandwidth enables rapid tracking for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms in PV inverters. Perfect for high-voltage strings up to 1500 V DC and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
2. Technical Demos at Booth A4.363
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Live PV String Simulator
Watch a 1500 V string stepped down to auxiliary 24 V rails via Thunderbird converters at 95 % efficiency. -
Edge-AI PQ Monitor
See real-time harmonics streaming to an interactive dashboard, with onboard AI flagging THD spikes and suggesting corrective actions. -
Retrofit Clamp-On Challenge
Test your skills: clamp a JPS-NH sensor around a 1500 A copper bar in under 10 seconds—no tools required.
3. Market Impact & Use Cases
3.1 Utility Solar & Energy Storage
By pairing Thunderbird converters with JND’s DC energy meters, solar plant operators can:
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Deliver revenue-grade kWh billing on both AC and DC sides
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Reduce balance-of-system (BOS) footprint by 20 % through higher-voltage strings
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Achieve sub-2 % total energy loss with SiC power stages and AOCT metering
3.2 EV Fast-Charging Hubs
High-power DC fast-chargers require precise 1500 V voltage sensing and up to 2 kA current monitoring to bill EV drivers accurately. JND’s new voltage sensors and JPS-NH current clamps form a complete, calibrated measurement chain, compatible with ARCT Rogowski coils for expanded range.
3.3 Industrial Power Quality
Non-linear loads in manufacturing can incur utility penalties for poor power factor. JND’s power-quality meters detect harmonics across eight channels and, using edge-AI, recommend capacitor bank adjustments—potentially cutting utility fees by up to 8 %.
4. Sustainability & Compliance
JND Electronics leads with eco-design best practices:
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Material Compliance: RoHS 3 & REACH-compliant components
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Green Packaging: Lifecycle-analysed boxes reduce CO₂ by 35 % versus 2022 designs
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Recycled Parts: Aluminum heat sinks and halogen-free PCBs
All products carry CE certification, UL 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-034 CAT III safety marks, and meet global regulatory requirements.
5. About JND Electronics
Headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, JND Electronics provides advanced current-sensing and power-conversion solutions to utility, industrial, and renewable energy customers in over 30 countries. With an R&D portfolio of 45 patents spanning AOCT sensing, zero-drift Hall amplification, and SiC flyback control, JND is committed to innovation and reliability in power management.
