GatesAir manufacturing plant tourA General Overview of the Various Worldwide Digital Formats for Terrestrial Broadcast TransmissionsGatesAir Quincy Campus[]Customer Parking (yellow highlight) is on the South East side of the North East building. If these spots are full, then park in any available spot in the rest of the lot.There are a couple handicap parking spots there also.Co-sponsored by: GatesAir, Inc.Speaker(s): , Steven KacmarynskiAgenda: 1:00 pm Gathering of attendees1:30 pm GatesAir Plant Tour by plant manager.2:30 pm Presentation on General Overview of the Various Worldwide Digital Formats for Terrestrial Broadcast Transmissions3200 Wismann Ln, Quincy, Illinois, United States, 62301

Safeguarding Your Business from Cyber Threats:OverviewIs your business safe from cyber-attacks? Cyber-attacks are at an all-time high and every business is at risk. Any size business is vulnerable, no-one is too small or too big. Putting anti-virus on your computer is not sufficient.Are you doing the most to make sure your business is safe from malicious cyber-attacks? Learn 4 steps to a more secure business-technology environment.Objectives- This course will teach you the 4 steps needed to protect your client and corporate data.- Identify risk your business faces- Know what data are you responsible for protecting- Understand where are your most vulnerable data- Perform a risk assessment- Identify email attacks- Choose the tools needed to protect your businessTopics Covered:- The cyber threat landscape- Responsibilities of the business- Security frameworks- Risk management- Documentation- Human factors- Layered protectionSpeaker(s): Peter Salerno, Agenda: 5:00pm - Networking (w/ light snacks and beverages)5:45pm - Introductions6:00pm - Feature Presentation7:00pm - Q&A7:15pm - Meeting AdjournsBldg: Glen Ellyn Civic Center, INNOVATION DUPAGE, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States, 60137, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413552

Safeguarding Your Business from Cyber Threats: Overview Is your business safe from cyber-attacks? Cyber-attacks are at an all-time high and every business is at risk. Any size business is vulnerable, no-one is too small or too big. Putting anti-virus on your computer is not sufficient. Are you doing the most to make sure your business is safe from malicious cyber-attacks? Learn 4 steps to a more secure business-technology environment. Objectives - This course will teach you the 4 steps needed to protect your client and corporate data. - Identify risk your business faces - Know what data are you responsible for protecting - Understand where are your most vulnerable data - Perform a risk assessment - Identify email attacks - Choose the tools needed to protect your business Topics Covered: - The cyber threat landscape - Responsibilities of the business - Security frameworks - Risk management - Documentation - Human factors - Layered protection Speaker(s): Peter Salerno, Agenda: 5:00pm - Networking (w/ light snacks and beverages) 5:45pm - Introductions 6:00pm - Feature Presentation 7:00pm - Q&A 7:15pm - Meeting Adjourns Bldg: Glen Ellyn Civic Center, INNOVATION DUPAGE, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States, 60137, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413552

SF Bay Area Chapter of IEEE PELS presents free webinar: Photovoltaic Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability for Improved Efficiency and Reliability The SFBAC (combined Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco, & Oakland/East Bay) IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is very excited and honored to have Dr. Katherine Kim, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, to speak on the topic of “Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability” Additional event details can be found below. Registration is FREE TO ALL!!! THE MEETING WEB LINK FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 24-48 HRS OF THE EVENT TIME TO ALL THOSE REGISTERED FROM THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE. SFBAC PELS WEBSITE LINK: http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels/index.html Talk Title: Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability Abstract: In photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the AC power grid, traditional approaches employing series-connected PV panels with a single central converter often suffer from reduced efficiency and reliability due to partial shading or mismatch of PV cell characteristics. To address these challenges, the concept of differential power processing (DPP) converters has emerged, enabling independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of each PV panel while mitigating power loss under mismatched conditions. Various DPP system configurations are introduced and their advantages and trade-offs discussed. Additionally, recent research comparing bidirectional flyback and split-inductor boost converter topologies for PV-to-bus DPP systems is presented. Experimental results demonstrate a converter efficiency improvement of 14.7% over traditional flyback converters, offering promising avenues for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of PV systems. About the Speaker: Dr. Katherine A. Kim received the B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in 2007. She received the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in ECE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 and 2014, respectively. She was an Assistant Professor of ECE at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea, from 2014-2018. Since 2019, she has been an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. She received the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education in 2022, the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from IEEE PELS in 2019, and recognition as an Innovator Under 35 for the Asia Pacific Region by the MIT Technology Review in 2020. She is currently the IEEE PELS Vice President for Global Relations for 2024-2025. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416674

SF Bay Area Chapter of IEEE PELS presents free webinar: Photovoltaic Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability for Improved Efficiency and ReliabilityThe SFBAC (combined Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco, & Oakland/East Bay) IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is very excited and honored to have Dr. Katherine Kim, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, to speak on the topic of “Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability”Additional event details can be found below.Registration is FREE TO ALL!!!THE MEETING WEB LINK FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 24-48 HRS OF THE EVENT TIME TO ALL THOSE REGISTERED FROM THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE.SFBAC PELS WEBSITE LINK: http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels/index.htmlTalk Title:Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and ReliabilityAbstract:In photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the AC power grid, traditional approaches employing series-connected PV panels with a single central converter often suffer from reduced efficiency and reliability due to partial shading or mismatch of PV cell characteristics. To address these challenges, the concept of differential power processing (DPP) converters has emerged, enabling independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of each PV panel while mitigating power loss under mismatched conditions. Various DPP system configurations are introduced and their advantages and trade-offs discussed. Additionally, recent research comparing bidirectional flyback and split-inductor boost converter topologies for PV-to-bus DPP systems is presented. Experimental results demonstrate a converter efficiency improvement of 14.7% over traditional flyback converters, offering promising avenues for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of PV systems.About the Speaker:Dr. Katherine A. Kim received the B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in 2007. She received the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in ECE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 and 2014, respectively. She was an Assistant Professor of ECE at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea, from 2014-2018. Since 2019, she has been an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. She received the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education in 2022, the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from IEEE PELS in 2019, and recognition as an Innovator Under 35 for the Asia Pacific Region by the MIT Technology Review in 2020. She is currently the IEEE PELS Vice President for Global Relations for 2024-2025.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416674

The SFBAC (combined Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco, & Oakland/East Bay) IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) is very excited and honored to have Dr. Katherine Kim, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, to speak on the topic of “Photovoltaic Differential Power Processing for Efficiency and Reliability” Additional event details can be found below. Registration is FREE TO ALL!!! You can either register at the Eventbrite link (https://bit.ly/sfbac_pv) or Luma link (https://bit.ly/sfbac_pv_luma) THE MEETING WEB LINK FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 24-48 HRS OF THE EVENT TIME TO ALL THOSE REGISTERED FROM THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE. SFBAC PELS WEBSITE LINK: http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pels/index.html Abstract: In photovoltaic (PV) systems connected to the AC power grid, traditional approaches employing series-connected PV panels with a single central converter often suffer from reduced efficiency and reliability due to partial shading or mismatch of PV cell characteristics. To address these challenges, the concept of differential power processing (DPP) converters has emerged, enabling independent maximum power point tracking (MPPT) of each PV panel while mitigating power loss under mismatched conditions. Various DPP system configurations are introduced and their advantages and trade-offs discussed. Additionally, recent research comparing bidirectional flyback and split-inductor boost converter topologies for PV-to-bus DPP systems is presented. Experimental results demonstrate a converter efficiency improvement of 14.7% over traditional flyback converters, offering promising avenues for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of PV systems. About the Speaker: [] Dr. Katherine A. Kim received the B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in 2007. She received the M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in ECE from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011 and 2014, respectively. She was an Assistant Professor of ECE at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, South Korea, from 2014-2018. Since 2019, she has been an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. She received the IEEE PELS Award for Achievements in Power Electronics Education in 2022, the Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award from IEEE PELS in 2019, and recognition as an Innovator Under 35 for the Asia Pacific Region by the MIT Technology Review in 2020. She is currently the IEEE PELS Vice President for Global Relations for 2024-2025. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415504