Automotive & Transport


Automotive step-down converters are easy to use and offer high efficiency

Texas Instruments TPS6281x-Q1 Automotive Step-Down Converters provide high efficiency and are simple to use. The device family is based on a peak current mode control topology and is intended for automotive applications. The converters'

Texas Instruments | 25-09-2019

New automotive-grade backlight LED driver optimised for LCD panels

ROHM Semiconductor offers the latest LED driver IC, the BD81A76EFV-M, optimised for LCD backlight in instrument cluster, centre information displays and car navigation. Unlike regular drivers with four channels that support LCDs up to 8", t

ROHM Semiconductor | 19-09-2019

Low-noise, high-efficiency diodes solve EMI and distortion challenges in power amplifiers

Power Integrations now offers its 200V Qspeed diodes – LQ10N200CQ and LQ20N200CQ. These devices are now available with AEC-Q101 automotive qualification. Qspeed silicon diodes use merged-PIN technology to provide a unique balance of soft sw

Power Integrations | 18-09-2019

Peltier coolers provide thermal stability in automotive headlights

Digital light processing technology is now employed in many smart automotive headlight systems to provide sharper and brighter light ahead of a vehicle. These automotive headlight systems work in temperature environments that can reach 110C

Laird | 17-09-2019

Small MEMS-based inertial measurement unit for autonomous vehicles

ACEINNA offers the new OpenIMU330B, a MEMS-based, small form factor high-performance 6-DOF inertial measurement unit that allows autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complex manoeuvres. Measuring only 11mm x 15mm

ACEINNA | 12-09-2019

Bridge serialisers ideal for automotive infotainment applications

Texas Instruments DS90UB941AS-Q1 DSI to FPD-Link III Bridge Serializers are ideal for automotive infotainment applications. The DS90UB941AS-Q1, when paired with an FPD-Link III DS90UB940N-Q1, DS90UB948-Q1, DS90UB924-Q1, DS90UB926Q-Q1 or DS9

Texas Instruments | 11-09-2019

Soft termination MLCCs for automotive equipment requiring high board flexibility

Yageo automotive grade with soft termination MLCC – AS series is intended for the use of automotive equipment that needs high board flexibility. This series, available now from TTI Europe, offers continuous quality improvement and assurance

TTI Europe | 22-08-2019

Connection system ideal for harsh environment applications

The Aptiv CTCS connection system, available now from TTI Europe, is an excellent solution for harsh environment applications. The connector and terminal families have been created to satisfy the exacting requirements of commercial and heavy

TTI Europe | 20-08-2019

Automotive DC-DC converters provide low supply current with high efficiency

Ricoh Electronic Devices Company Automotive DC-DC Converters can achieve low supply current with high efficiency. The converters are available now from Mouser. These converters are processed and miniaturised by CMOS analog technology and by

Mouser Electronics | 15-08-2019

Battery management IC maximises cell life and range for hybrid and electric vehicles

Renesas Electronics has released its fourth-generation Li-ion battery management IC that provides unmatched lifetime accuracy. The ISL78714 offers accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, as well as cell balancing and extensive sys

Renesas | 14-08-2019

3D coils for automotive actuators

Actuators are a vital part of electronic control systems in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The devices convert the electrical signals from the control unit into an action. The majority of actuators are electric motors or electro-ma

Luso | 13-08-2019

Innovative automotive chips adopted by major car manufacturer

Renesas Electronics announced that Nissan Motor Co Ltd had adopted its innovative and high-performance automotive technology for the ProPILOT 2.0 system highlighted in the new Nissan Skyline. The DAS combines navigated highway driving with

Renesas | 12-08-2019

Automotive-grade configurable mixed-signal ICs available now

Dialog Semiconductor has released its first-to-market Configurable Mixed-Signal IC (CMIC) for the automotive industry, the SLG46620-A. In the current advanced automotive market, manufacturers are expected to implement the latest safety,

Dialog Semiconductor | 08-08-2019

Smart gate drivers ideal for 12V and 24V automotive motor-control applications

Texas Instruments DRV8340-Q1 Automotive 6V to 60V three-phase Smart Gate Drivers give three half-bridge gate drivers, each able to drive high-side and low-side N-channel power MOSFETs. The independent MOSFET control is enabled by the dedica

Texas Instruments | 01-08-2019

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