Automotive & Transport


Devices curb power consumption to boost vehicle fuel economy

Toshiba Electronics Europe has produced a series of new high-efficiency N-channel MOSFETs for automotive applications based on the company’s advanced U-MOSVIII-H process technology. The XPN3R804NC and XPN7R104NC have 40V voltage ratings, wh

Toshiba | 20-08-2020

Expanded collaboration for automotive platforms

Dialog Semiconductor is expanding its collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation by introducing its PMIC solutions for the R-Car M3 and R-Car E3 automotive computing platforms. Building on the collaboration between the two compan

Dialog Semiconductor | 19-08-2020

Virtual prototyping software is tailored to speed EV development

An integrated EV virtual prototyping tool from Synopsys is a multi-discipline solution which enables earlier, more productive and scalable development. The company adds that it operates across power electronics to software development and t

Synopsys | 17-08-2020

Dual-output synchronous controllers for always-on systems

Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced two new 42V dual synchronous controllers with low 6µA quiescent current and integrated 2A source/3A sink MOSFET drivers that give primary power stage solutions for the company's R-Car H3 and R-C

Renesas | 14-08-2020

Delivering ISO-standardised automotive ethernet over plastic optical fibre

Granite River Labs and KDPOF have announced that a specification for 1GB/s optical connectivity in vehicles has been adopted by the ISO. “GRL is proud to support ISO-standardized Gigabit Ethernet POF (GEPOF) test services and automated t

KDPOF | 13-08-2020

Advanced SDK features an extensive range of applications and tools

Cohda’s C-V2X SDK now features an extensive range of useful applications and tools, as well as a virtual simulation tool (vsim). This tool is unique to the company's SDK solution. It enables users to test their applications, before real-lif

Cohda Wireless | 06-08-2020

Automotive reinforced isolated delta-sigma modulator for voltage sensing

The Texas Instruments AMC1336-Q1 is a precision, delta-sigma modulator with the output segregated from the input circuitry by a capacitive double isolation barrier that is extremely resistant to magnetic interference. This barrier is certif

Texas Instruments | 04-08-2020

Smart high-side switch with adjustable current limit

The Texas Instruments TPS1HB16-Q1 device is a smart high-side switch designed for usage in 12V automotive systems. The device combines robust protection and diagnostic features to assure output port protection even through harmful events li

Texas Instruments | 31-07-2020

Single-pair Ethernet PHY for space-constrained automotive applications

Microchip Technology has announced the LAN8770, an OPEN Alliance TC10 sleep standard Ethernet PHY with what is claimed the industry’s lowest sleep current – less than 15µA – which is around four times lower than other accessible devices.

Microchip Technology | 29-07-2020

Automotive-grade speech synthesis with sound continuity detection

LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group Company, launched the automotive speech synthesis ICs, ML2253x series, optimised for audible notifications and sound effects in ADAS and AVAS. The Speech Synthesis ICs offer an innovative technology as w

Lapis Semiconductor | 29-07-2020

PNP transistors offer efficient solution for matrix LED light clusters

Diodes Incorporated has released the automotive-compliant ZXTP56060FDBQ and ZXTP56020FDBQ dual PNP transistors. These new products offer OEMs a very efficient solution for controlling matrix LED light clusters. The automotive industry is

Diodes Inc | 28-07-2020

DMD for automotive exterior light control and display applications

Texas Instruments DLP3021-Q1 Automotive Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) is primarily aimed at automotive exterior light control and display applications, including ground projection with the capability to display dynamic content. Ground pr

Texas Instruments | 24-07-2020

Synchronous buck LED driver for headlights and adaptive LED modules

The TPS92520-Q1 Synchronous Buck LED Driver is a monolithic dual synchronous buck LED driver from Texas Instruments. The device provides a wide 4.5V to 65V operating input voltage range that is able to independently power two strings of ser

Texas Instruments | 23-07-2020

Two-phase stepping motor driver IC addresses automotive sector needs

Toshiba Electronics Europe introduces the TB9120AFTG. This constant-current two-phase bipolar stepping motor driver, intended for automotive use, can significantly streamline motor system implementations. It provides a sine-wave output sign

Toshiba | 22-07-2020

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