Automotive & Transport


SiC diodes released for demanding power conversion applications

Nexperia has released a 650V SiC Schottky diode developed for power applications which need ultra-high performance, low loss, and high efficiency. The 10A, 650V device is an industrial-grade part that meets the demands of challenging high v

Nexperia | 28-04-2023

GNSS receiver module is ideal for telematics and navigation applications

u-blox has released the u-blox ZED-F9L, its latest module created for automotive applications. With its integrated dead reckoning technology, new generation six-axis IMU, multiple outputs, and rugged automotive grade hardware (AEC-Q104), th

U-Blox | 27-04-2023

Time and cost-saving series of capped IDC connectors

Kyocera AVX has added four- and five-position models to its 9176-700 Series capped insulation displacement contact (IDC) connectors for 18–24AWG wire, which are engineered to meet the demanding needs of automotive, industrial, transportatio

Kyocera AVX | 27-04-2023

New eBook explores new breakthroughs in high-speed electronic designs

Mouser has announced a new eBook in collaboration with Samtec, examining the challenges of high-speed designs and the new cable technologies arising to address them. In Samtec Flyover Solutions Break Next-Gen System Architecture Constraints

Mouser Electronics | 26-04-2023

PXI multi-channel battery simulator modules emulate battery stacks up to 1000V

Pickering Interfaces has released the latest version in its 41/43-752A range of battery simulator modules. Excellent for EV battery stack emulation in BMS test applications, the 41/43-752A-111's improved voltage isolation (now 1000V) will b

Pickering | 26-04-2023

Hall-effect position sensor family for high-speed e-motor applications

TDK Corporation has introduced the Micronas fast 2D Hall-effect position sensor family HAL 302x, meeting the demand for stray-field robust motor position sensing and ISO 26262-compliant developments in automotive and industrial applications

TDK | 25-04-2023

Micropower comparator with integrated reference pin and open-drain output

The Texas Instruments TLV3011-Q1 is a low-power, open-drain output comparator; the TLV3012 -Q1 is a push-pull output comparator. These devices provide an uncommitted on-chip voltage reference and offer a 5µA (maximum) quiescent current, an

Texas Instruments | 25-04-2023

DC link film capacitors designed for low inductance and low loss winding

New Yorker Electronics now offers the new Cornell Dubilier Electronics 944L Series of low inductance, high current DC link film capacitors. Type 944L DC Link capacitors are designed for fast switching power conversion applications. Their de

New Yorker Electronics | 25-04-2023

Automotive smart high-side power switch with adjustable overcurrent limitation

Infineon Technologies AG now offers the new automotive smart high-side power switch portfolio PROFET Load Guard 12V. The combination of an adjustable overcurrent limitation and the capacitive load switching mode offers a flexible response t

Infineon | 24-04-2023

True automotive multifield high-sensitivity microphone released

GRAS Sound and Vibration, part of Axiometrix Solutions, has released a new measurement microphone ideal for automotive in-cabin and NVH testing. The new GRAS 46BC CCP ¼″ Multifield Microphone Set, High Sensitivity, is a microphone offeri

GRAS Sound and Vibration | 24-04-2023

Powerful and compact SMD fuse for high current SELV applications

Schurter has launched its new UHS, a compact fast acting SMT fuse developed to interrupt high-energy overcurrent in the SELV range safely. The new UHS is offered in six current ratings from 50-100A at 50VDC or 32VDC, with a breaking capacit

Schurter | 21-04-2023

Next-gen embedded motor controller family for SoC BDC and BLDC

TDK Corporation expands its Micronas embedded motor controller portfolio with the first members of the new HVC 5x family of programmable SoC motor controllers for driving small stepper, BDC and BLDC motors in automotive and industrial appli

TDK | 21-04-2023

New LED drivers for LCD backlights contribute to lower power consumption

ROHM has developed the 4ch/6ch LED driver ICs, BD83A04EFV-M, BD83A14EFV-M, and BD82A26MUF-M, created for medium to large-size displays in-car infotainment and instrument clusters. Conventional LED drivers use large amounts of power and a

ROHM Semiconductor | 20-04-2023

High-performance IMU for autonomous vehicles robots and ADAS

ACEINNA's new IMU330RA is a straightforward-to-integrate, high-performance 6-DOF inertial sensor packed in a ruggedised, sealed, over-moulded plastic housing at IP69K level. It provides a redundant three-Axis Accelerometer and three-Axis Ra

ACEINNA | 20-04-2023

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