Automotive & Transport


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

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

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