Automotive & Transport


New high-sensitivity ultrasonic sensor supports greater vehicle autonomy

Murata has introduced a new ultrasonic sensor device for deployment in automotive applications. With high sensitivity and rapid responsiveness, the MA48CF15-7N is housed in a hermetically sealed package to shield against liquid ingress.

Murata | 29-06-2023

Power inductor series offers high saturation current in a tiny space

WĂĽrth Elektronik offers the WE-HEPC, its smallest NiZn-ferrite-based self-shielded power inductor to date. Thanks to a new and entirely automated manufacturing process, these inductors deliver consistently high quality and higher saturation

Wurth | 29-06-2023

Engine management and pneumatic seat system air pressure sensors

Infineon Technologies AG has introduced two new XENSIV barometric air pressure (BAP) sensors: the KP464 and KP466, targeted at automotive applications. While the KP464 is mainly intended for engine control management, the KP466 BAP sensor i

Infineon | 29-06-2023

New DC energy meter provides kWh-based charging experience for DC wallboxes

LEM will use PCIM 2023 to provide the global e-mobility market advance notice of its new DC energy meter for DC wallbox chargers of EVs. The DCBM 100 energy meter will be launched in the EU market in Q3 this year, offering compliance with t

LEM | 28-06-2023

New TVS components target circuit protection in EV applications and charging systems

ProTek Devices has released a couple of TVS components to deliver circuit protection across various EV systems, including HEVs, charging systems, and automotive ECU. One is a 7,000W TVS component, and the other is 11,000W. The 7,000W TVS

Protek | 28-06-2023

Gate driver board aimed at automotive/EV and industrial applications

Mouser now stocks the Si828x-BAWB-KIT gate driver board for XM3 from Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Planned to replace more complex power stage designs with a simpler, cost-effective solution, the board is Skyworks' next-generation isolated gate

Mouser Electronics | 27-06-2023

Current shunt monitors enable high-precision voltage sensing in EVs

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a series of high-precision current shunt monitors developed to measure small sense voltages across a wide common-mode voltage range in EVs: the ZXCT21xQ family. Automotive applications for these single-sta

Diodes Inc | 27-06-2023

Ultrafast rectifiers deliver high current ratings in a DFN3820A package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc offers four new series of 200V FRED Pt ultrafast rectifiers in the low profile DFN3820A package with wettable flanks. Supplying space-saving, high-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, and automotive a

Vishay | 27-06-2023

Semi-shielded power inductor series features high operating temperatures

Bourns, Inc has announced a new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade semi-shielded power inductor series that provides a high operating temperature range from -40C up to 150C. The Bourns Model SRN8040HA Series is created using the company's

Bourns | 27-06-2023

ToF sensor supports functional safety applications

Melexis strengthens its position in ToF technology via further product range expansion. The new MLX75027RTI meets the functional safety necessities of automotive and industrial customers. The VGA resolution ToF sensor, ASIL-capable, is t

Melexis | 26-06-2023

Heavy-duty-spring vehicle antennas for rugged communication

Fairview Microwave has launched its latest line of heavy-duty-spring vehicle antennas developed to fulfil the demands of rugged communication applications. Crafted to excel in the most challenging conditions, this new line of vehicle ant

Fairview Microwave | 21-06-2023

State-of-the-art technologies for automotive testing

Targets from the Paris Climate Agreement demand that the world's industrialised countries massively decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Most vehicle manufacturers worldwide have launched zero-emission EVs to meet various government mandat

ODU Connectors | 21-06-2023

Evaluation kit for devices from multiple sensor families for automotive applications

Mouser now stocks the ASEK-20 sensor evaluation kit from Allegro MicroSystems. The kit supplies engineers with a powerful and flexible system for evaluating and programming Allegro devices from multiple sensor families for automotive applic

Mouser Electronics | 20-06-2023

Door handler module allows user to open a vehicle with a smartphone

PREMO has added the KGEA-DH-NFCTS door handler module to its product line. It is a revolutionary product that combines advanced NFC technology with cutting-edge touch-sensing capabilities embedded in a small form factor device. This module

Premo | 20-06-2023

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