Automotive & Transport


Improved deep learning performance SoC for latest NCAP requirements

Renesas Electronics Corporation has updated its state-of-the-art R-Car V3H SoC to achieve significantly improved deep learning performance for smart camera applications, comprising driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS/OMS), automotiv

Renesas | 12-02-2021

Fully integrated solution for vehicle Ethernet audio video bridging

Microchip Technology has released what is claimed to be the first hardware-based audio endpoint solution for AVB – the LAN9360, a single chip Ethernet controller with embedded protocols. This audio endpoint controller interconnects vehic

Microchip Technology | 11-02-2021

Battery monitor IC with integrated current sense amplifier offers space savings

Designers of automotive battery management systems can now achieve the highest levels of safety for voltage, current, temperature and communication while also making space savings and decreasing solution cost, with the MAX17852 14-channel,

Maxim | 05-02-2021

Haptic acutator is an ideal tool for feedback in transportation applications

Vishay IHPT Linear Solenoid Haptic Acutators, available now from TTI Europe, provide the highest available impulse vibration and a quick response time for feedback in noisy environments. Coupled with a robust and long-lasting design (AEC-Q2

TTI Europe | 04-02-2021

High-speed current sensor IC eases assembly and enhances stability

Melexis has released the MLX91216 XHF extra high-field current sensor, increasing the ease and accuracy of its unique IMC-Hall technology into high-current measurement for developing automotive applications. Able to measure current to be

Melexis | 04-02-2021

Next-generation automotive connectivity offers space savings

Amphenol RF now offers the AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA connector series, the newest in automotive interconnect technology. This series provides a space-conscious, high-performance interface which is crucial to the next generation of vehicle applica

Amphenol | 03-02-2021

Magnet-free contact-less sensor delivers high accuracy and easy customisation

Renesas Electronics Corporation now offers its magnet-free IPS2550 inductive position sensor. Providing enhanced performance and easy customisation, as well as complete stray field immunity, and decreased weight and form factor, the sensor

Renesas | 03-02-2021

Major sensor innovations in automotive active noise cancellation

Molex has launched an accelerometer-based Road Noise Cancelling (RNC) sensor, its first device in a new family of automotive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) sensors. These sensors will perform a critical role in combatting unwanted road, wi

Molex | 01-02-2021

Smarter and safer EV charging for homes and offices

RS Components now supplies ABB’s latest easy-to-implement EV charging solution. The Terra AC Wallbox is ideal for deployment in homes, offices and commercial locations including retail sites or hotels. It is able to deliver up to 22kW of po

RS Components | 29-01-2021

Thermally conductive battery adhesive for hybrid vehicles

DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries employed in hybrid vehicles. Created for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. The product is being employed in the ramp-up of

DELO | 29-01-2021

Flexible hardware and software tools accelerate EV charge point rollout

Versinetic has announced the general availability of a suite of bespoke charging solutions targeted at speeding the rapid rollout of smart charge points over the UK and Europe. Recognising that there is still a demand for more rapid deve

Versinetic | 22-01-2021

Electric vehicle charging seminar series in three parts

Arrow Electronics will be hosting a series of webinars on EV charging. The three-part series, to be held weekly throughout February 2021, has been created to be of interest to existing developers of EV-charging systems and to a more extensi

Arrow | 21-01-2021

World-class localisation with digital imaging radar for autonomous platforms

TDK Corporation has announced the partnership of Trusted Positioning Inc (TPI), a TDK Group Company, and Uhnder. The companies have partnered to develop a localisation reference design with world-class accuracy and performance with Uhnder’s

TDK | 15-01-2021

80V RETs for 48V automotive and other higher voltage bus circuits

Nexperia offers what is claimed to be industry’s first 80V RET family. These new RETs or ‘digital transistors’ offer enough headroom for employment in 48V automotive board net (eg, mild hybrid and EV cars) and other higher voltage circuits

Nexperia | 15-01-2021

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