Automotive & Transport


New gear shift sensor for demanding motorsports applications

Variohm EuroSensor has released a new tension-compression gear shift sensor for a clutch-free, flat shift, ignition cut and other gearshift applications in professional motorsports. The VGS-T-1000-M8 (1UAB04) integrates strain gauge and int

Variohm | 07-06-2022

Automotive quality RISC-V processor functional design verification solutions

Imperas Software Ltd has announced that NSITEXE, Inc has chosen ImperasDV for advanced RISC-V processor hardware design verification. This expands and extends the usage of the company's simulation technology, models, verification IP and too

Imperas Software | 01-06-2022

Companies partner for GaN automotive power modules

Nexperia has partnered with KYOCERA AVX Components covering GaN power modules for the automotive industry. This partnership agreement offers a long-lasting close relationship between the companies and focuses on power components with the ai

Nexperia | 27-05-2022

MOSFET increases power density in modern automotive applications

Diodes Incorporated now offers the PowerDI8080-5, an innovative high current, thermally efficient power package that satisfies the demands of EV applications. The first product to be released in the package is the DIODES DMTH4M70SPGWQ, a 40

Diodes Inc | 27-05-2022

Autosar-capable ethernet switches brought to the automotive industry

Vector has created the first Autosar-capable Ethernet switch powered by Marvell's Brightlane solution. The software implemented in the switch's CPU follows the AUTOSAR methodology for model definition, distribution and component development

Vector | 24-05-2022

Expanded family for full LED headlamps without a microcontroller

Infineon Technologies AG has expanded the LITIX Power family with the dual-channel, stand-alone DC-DC controller TLD6098-2ES. The controller is claimed to be the first product that can drive a full LED headlamp by itself with no additional

Infineon | 24-05-2022

Expanded range of diodes with new automotive packaging

Nexperia has released 14 rectifiers for power applications in its new CFP2-HP (Clip-Bonded FlatPower) packaging. Offered in standard and AECQ-101 versions, these comprise 45V, 60V and 100V Trench Schottky rectifiers (with 1A and 2A options)

Nexperia | 19-05-2022

Low voltage buck converter for high power density automotive designs

Diodes Incorporated has launched the automotive-compliant DIODES AP61300Q and DIODES AP61302Q synchronous buck converters. These 3A-rated devices offer a wide input voltage range of 2.4V to 5.5V and satisfy the demand for automotive POLs th

Diodes Inc | 18-05-2022

New portfolio of application-specific MOSFETs for airbags

Nexperia has released a new portfolio of application specific MOSFETs (ASFETs) for automobile airbag applications, headlining with the BUK9M20-60EL single N-channel 60V 13mOhm logic level MOSFET in LFPAK33 packaging. ASFETs are MOSFETs that

Nexperia | 18-05-2022

IGBT/SiC module driver family targets bus, truck and con-ag EVs

Power Integrations offers the SCALE EV family of gate-driver boards for Infineon EconoDUAL modules. Appropriate for original, clone and new SiC variants, the driver is aimed at high-power automotive and traction inverters for EV, hybrid and

Power Integrations | 17-05-2022

Chassis-mount wirewound resistors offer high reliability and stability for EVs

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. offers a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified, chassis-mount wire-wound resistors aimed at the growing EV market. Vishay Dale RHA series resistors mount straight onto a chassis to use the heat-sink effect. Provid

Vishay | 12-05-2022

High-resolution automotive magnetic position sensor provides durable performance

Mouser now stocks the ams OSRAM AS5172E high-resolution magnetic position sensor. With AEC-Q100 Grade 1-qualified construction, the magnetic position sensor provides durable performance for automotive applications, including fuel-level meas

Mouser Electronics | 11-05-2022

PHY IC complements new vehicle computer VC4

KDPOF announced that their KD1053 PHY IC and integrated KD9351 FOT (Fibre Optic Transceiver) have been implemented by Renesas, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, into the new next-generation automotive vehicle computer

KDPOF | 11-05-2022

New 40V MOSFET to control BLDC motors for automotive applications

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has released a new 40V MOSFET to control BLDC motors for automotive applications. The new 40V MOSFET is fully AEC-Q101 certified as reliable automotive semiconductors crucial to vehicle safety. The first

MagnaChip | 05-05-2022

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