Automotive & Transport


High performance HD video interface for industrial and automotive applications

THine Electronics and CEL have announced an AEC-Q100 (Grade 2) compliant single chip solution (THCV241-Q) that integrates the MIPI CSI-2 interface with the well established V-by-One HS product family. Because today’s high resolution CMO

THine Electronics | 14-12-2016

Remote temperature sensor qualified for automotive applications

Texas Instruments’ TMP421-Q1, TMP422-Q1, and TMP423-Q1 devices are single, dual, and triple remote, automotive-qualified temperature sensor monitors with a built-in local temperature sensor. The remote temperature sensor diode-connected tra

Texas Instruments | 13-12-2016

Semi-shielded power inductors designed for automotive applications

Bourns SRN4018TA Series semi-shielded power inductors, available from Mouser, provide effective magnetic shielding with lower radiation compared to non-shielded inductors. These inductors also offer reduced cost to comparably-sized conventi

Mouser Electronics | 12-12-2016

RS Components – High quality automotive connectors for hybrid-electric vehicles

RS Components has availability of two high-quality connectors from Amphenol that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of use in hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). Key applications for the new MSD and mini-MSD connectors include high-ener

RS Components | 08-12-2016

Dual channels smart high-side switch qualified for automotive applications

The TPS2H000-Q1 family, from Texas Instruments, is a fully protected dual-channel smart high-side switch, with integrated 1000mohm NMOS power FETs. Full diagnostics and high-accuracy current-sense features enable intelligent control of

Texas Instruments | 06-12-2016

MOST150 technology implemented in the new Aston Martin DB11

Microchip Technology announced that MOST150 technology has been implemented in the new Aston Martin DB11. Aston Martin Lagonda has been utilizing MOST technology for many years and has smoothly migrated from MOST25 to MOST150 technology for

Microchip Technology | 05-12-2016

Automotive grade inductors lower costs and save space

Vishay has expanded its IHLE series of low-profile, high-current inductors featuring integrated e-shields for reduction of EMI with new automotive grade devices in the 2525, 3232, and 4040 case sizes. The Vishay Dale IHLE-2525CD-5A, IHLE-32

Vishay | 30-11-2016

Power integrated module for driving BLDC motors in automotive applications

Now in stock at Mouser, is the STK984-190-E Power Integrated Module (PIM) from ON Semiconductor. Optimized for driving three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications, the module’s seven MOSFETs are mounted onto a direct b

Mouser Electronics | 28-11-2016

New automotive MCUs target touch interface and motor control applications

Two families of automotive-grade EFM8 MCUs designed to handle a wide range of in-cabin touch interface and body electronics motor control applications have been introduced by Silicon Labs. The new AEC-Q100-qualified, ultra-low-power EFM8SB1

Silicon Laboratories Inc | 25-11-2016

Step-down regulator suited to applications such as automotive always-on systems

Linear Technology have announced the LT8630, a 600mA, 100V input capable synchronous step-down switching regulator. Synchronous rectification delivers efficiency as high as 93% while Burst Mode operation keeps quiescent current under 7µA in

Linear Technology | 22-11-2016

Allegro MicroSystems – New automotive-grade PWM dimmable buck regulator LED driver

New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is an automotive, AEC-Q100 qualified single IC switching regulator that provides constant-current output to drive high-power LEDs. The company’s A6217 integrates a high-side N-channel DMOS switch for

Allegro | 17-11-2016

New solutions enable rapid development of ADAS and autonomous vehicle applications

Texas Instruments (is extending its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle System-on-Chip (SoC) portfolio, with the availability of a new development board and a rapidly growing ecosystem. RT-RK, an embedded service

Texas Instruments | 09-11-2016

Segger – Automotive MCU delivers highly predictable performance enabling real-time applications

Segger has announced a new embOS port for the Renesas Electronics’ automotive RH850 MCU Family. The industry-leading efficiency of the device complements the high-performance and very low power consumption characteristics that are inherent

Segger | 08-11-2016

Automotive connectors for e-mobility are robust with high-quality materials

Available from TTI Europe, the new design line of AC vehicle connectors from Phoenix Contact has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the automotive industry. Just as the tried-and-tested handle design line, the new AC vehi

TTI Europe | 02-11-2016

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