Automotive & Transport


Companies present digital think tank for automotive technologies

Mouser and Molex have collaborated to create a new resource website dedicated to connected solutions for the automotive industry. As automobile technology becomes ever more complex, engineers must design solutions for software-defined ve

Mouser Electronics | 02-10-2020

Dynamic gesture sensing for automotive applications

Designers of automotive systems are now able to add dynamic hand-gesture controls with greater ease with the MAX25205 data acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products. Providing integrated optics and a 6x10 IR sensor array, the device

Maxim | 29-09-2020

New optocoupler for high-reliability automotive and industrial applications

New Yorker Electronics has released the new Vishay Semiconductors VOMA618A Automotive Grade Phototransistor Optocoupler. This low current device is excellent for high-efficiency power management applications. It is intended for signal trans

New Yorker Electronics | 21-09-2020

ESD protection combines high signal integrity and high surge robustness

Nexperia has launched four new TrEOS ESD protection devices that are AEC-Q101-qualified for automotive use and high temperature capable up to 175C. In common with all TrEOS components, the new parts incorporate exceptionally low capacitance

Nexperia | 18-09-2020

Wireless battery management system for electric vehicles

Analog Devices has announced what is claimed to be the industry’s first wireless battery management system (wBMS), which allows automotive manufacturers improved flexibility to scale their electric vehicle fleets into volume production over

Analog Devices | 17-09-2020

Multichannel RGB-LED driver brings smart interior lighting to life

Melexis has introduced the MLX81116, a multichannel RGB-LED driver. The device supports the MeLiBu high-speed communication IP to facilitate intelligent animated automotive lighting concepts. The technology has already been employed by manu

Melexis | 02-09-2020

New in-vehicle multi-device wireless charging solutions

NXP Semiconductors has stated that the first multi-device vehicle wireless charging solution operated by a single MWCT controller is now offered for production vehicles. The company has extended its products to the new 15W wireless power st

NXP | 01-09-2020

Modular reference design for range of applications saves BOM

Renesas Electronics Corporation offers a 48V Mobility Winning Combination Solution that assists customers to accelerate the development of e-scooters, e-bikes, UPS and energy storage systems. This reference design employs a modular approach

Renesas | 28-08-2020

Automotive grade dual inductor reduces board space demands

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new Automotive Grade low profile, high current dual inductor in a 2525 case size. Intended to replace the two inductors needed in an automotive Class D audio amplifier with a single device, the Vishay

Vishay | 27-08-2020

High voltage evaluation platform for automotive applications

Arrow Electronics has launched the Automotive High Voltage Evaluation Platform (AHVEP), giving developers a wide range of tools with which to examine the latest trends in electrification of vehicles. It gives a universal platform for applic

Arrow | 26-08-2020

H-bridge buck-boost controller ideal for automotive applications

Maxim Integrated MAX25431 Automotive H-Bridge Buck-Boost Controller, now available from Mouser, functions with input voltages from 6V to 36V while utilising only 55μA quiescent current at no load. The broad input voltage range, coupled with

Mouser Electronics | 24-08-2020

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

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