Automotive & Transport


Dual-channel smart high-side switch integrates robust protection

Texas Instruments TPS2HB50-Q1 Dual-Channel Smart High-Side Switch is designed for usage in 12V automotive systems. The device combines robust protection and diagnostic features to assure output port protection, even throughout harmful event

Texas Instruments | 27-03-2020

Capacitor array qualified for the automotive industry

As one of the market leaders in the development and manufacture of capacitor arrays, AVX now provides a range of AEC-Q200 qualified arrays to complement their product range to the automotive industry. Both the AVX 0612 and 0508 four-element

AVX | 26-03-2020

Metal composite power inductors for automotive applications

KEMET Corporation has released a new family of metal composite power inductors to meet the stringent requirements of the automotive market. The MPXV product providing enhances the company’s METCOM range and is AEC-Q200 qualified for use in

Kemet | 20-03-2020

Automotive grade phototransistor optocoupler saves energy and space

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new automotive-grade phototransistor optocoupler that combines a high CTR range from 50% to 600% with a low forward current of 1mA in the compact SOP-4 mini-flat package. Providing 80% lower forwar

Vishay | 19-03-2020

Expanded automotive switch series provides superior operating feel

Alps Alpine offers a new model, with 5N operating force and 1.04mm travel, to its SKSU Series compact, middle-stroke TACT Switch lineup which is ideal for automotive use. The company has responded to the needs of the market and customers

Alps | 19-03-2020

SPI nvSRAM for the automotive temperature range

Anvo-Systems Dresden GmbH has expanded its product portfolio with the 64Kb ANV32E61ASA66 nvSRAM with SPI. In the event of an unforeseeable operating voltage drop, the memory device facilitates storage of all data and improves the security o

Anvo-Systems | 16-03-2020

Synchronous buck converter offers accurate regulation for a variety of loads

The Texas Instruments TPS57112C-Q1 device is a full-featured 6V, 2A, synchronous step-down current-mode converter with two integrated MOSFETs. The device allows small designs by integrating the MOSFETs, implementing current-mode control

Texas Instruments | 11-03-2020

IHDM inductor offers stable inductance and saturation

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new IHDM Automotive Grade edge-wound, through-hole inductor with rated current up to 150A for under the hood applications. Featuring powdered iron alloy core technology, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IH

Vishay | 11-03-2020

Coreless current sensor reduces size, weight and cost

Allegro MicroSystems has launched what is claimed to be the world’s first standalone Hall-based coreless current sensor, the ACS37612. This new device measures currents from 200A to >1000A flowing through a PCB or a busbar with a typical

Allegro | 06-03-2020

Small LiDAR ICs offer higher bandwidth for faster self-driving cars

Designers of automotive self-driving systems can now allow higher-speed autonomous driving through what is claimed to be the industry’s fastest and smallest LiDAR ICs from Maxim Integrated Products. When compared to the closest competitive

Maxim | 27-02-2020

Small signal automotive MOSFETs offer reliable performance

Nexperia Small-Signal Automotive MOSFETs, available now from Mouser, provide performance reliability with full AEC-Q101 compliance. The company provides a wide portfolio of Small-Signal MOSFETs, with drain-source on-state resistance as low

Mouser Electronics | 25-02-2020

Technology platform optimised for smart actuators and power management

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE has released new medium-voltage transistors – complementing the company’s 180nm BCD-on-SOI technology platform (XT018). The new medium-voltage devices incorporate voltages from 12V to 32V. Including that custom

X-FAB | 25-02-2020

Automotive stepper driver saves board space and cost

Texas Instruments DRV8889-Q1 Automotive Stepper Driver supports up to a 1.5A full-scale current with an internal microstepping indexer. The device features smart tune decay technology, an advanced stall detection algorithm, and integrated c

Texas Instruments | 24-02-2020

Automotive display PMIC for infotainment displays and instrument clusters

Maxim Integrated MAX16923 Automotive Display PMIC is a four-channel power-management IC created to accommodate the main rails employed in modern automotive TFT displays. The device integrates a high-voltage Buck converter that transforms ba

Mouser Electronics | 17-02-2020

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