05-02-2025 | Mouser Electronics | Power
Mouser Electronics, Inc. equips engineers with the tools to design innovative applications with its comprehensive automotive resource centre. The automotive industry is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements like reaching SAE Level 3 ADAS. Achieving this allows vehicles to be fully autonomous unless requested, with upgraded lidar, radar, and cameras. This level of autonomy is reshaping how we think about transportation and enhancing the potential for improved safety features, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced accessibility for people with disabilities.
Fueled by the demand for eco-friendly choices, vehicles are evolving in every aspect. Zonal architecture, a new vehicle structure that divides functions into zones with dedicated computing power, allows faster processing speeds, simplified wiring, and seamless software updates, leading the way for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) like EVs and HEVs. As battery technology continues to improve, EVs are becoming more affordable and practical, making them a viable alternative to conventional gasoline-powered cars. Extended range and accelerated charging speeds further stress EV/HEV batteries. Still, advanced thermal solutions, including shifting to DC chargers, efficiently manage the heat generated throughout the charging process.
The company's automotive content hub is a one-stop source for engineers to stay ahead of the curve. It has extensive articles, blogs, eBooks, and products from its technical team and trusted manufacturing partners. The hub is split into sub-sections for simple navigation, including EV/HEV, autonomy, infotainment, and engine and drive train. Also, there are insightful articles on the latest innovations in commercial vehicles and trucks of tomorrow, with choices from autonomous trucks to drones.
The company stocks the industry's widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, including the following products and solutions for automotive applications:
The TPS650320-Q1 automotive camera PMICs from Texas Instruments are highly integrated power solutions for automotive camera modules. This device combines one LDO regulator and three step-down converters. The LDO and the step-down converters have separate voltage inputs, enabling maximum design and sequencing flexibility.
The AS0149AT CMOS digital image sensors from onsemi are designed for automotive use and deliver various output formats, including RGB888, YUV422, BT.656, or BT.601. With rolling-shutter readout, these sensors capture colour images in linear or high dynamic range mode, excelling in low light and high dynamic range scenes thanks to 3µm BSI pixel and up to 120dB HDR capture capability.
The MX150 mid-voltage connectors from Molex are designed to satisfy the growing demand in the automotive industry for 48V electrical systems. These connectors provide a reliable and field-tested solution for mid-voltage connectivity needs within the transportation industry, using the same package size and housing as proven MX150 connectors. The connectors are ideal for electric motor generators, e-chargers, and more.
The HIVONEX high-power charging inlets by TE Connectivity support high-power charging, decreasing downtime and maximising productivity. The inlets feature a rugged design and can support continuous higher-power charging of up to 500A for quick charging. These inlets enable vehicles to work in harsh off-highway conditions without the risk of a charging failure. They are ideal for charging battery EVs with either AC or DC charging.
