Automotive & Transport


New EV high-power charging portfolio launched

Huber+Suhner has released its new DC high-power charging system RADOX HPC200, completing its RADOX HPC portfolio. With this latest addition, the portfolio allows operators of DC fast-charging stations, ranging from 50kW to 500kW, to obta

HUBER+SUHNER | 15-07-2020

Connectors provide easy connections within tight design configurations

TE Connectivity introduces the PCON 12 one-position 90-degree unsealed connector, a unique and new power connection solution, as part of its comprehensive product portfolio of unsealed connectors for interior cabin applications. Construc

TE Connectivity | 14-07-2020

LIN interface sensor signal conditioner delivers high accuracy and efficiency

Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched the ZSSC4132, an automotive pressure sensor solution providing an integrated certified LIN v2.2a interface. The single-package SSC achieves best-in-class performance, improved design flexibility,

Renesas | 14-07-2020

Solid-state LiDAR solution is simple to install in variety of vehicles

Meeting the ongoing migration towards autonomous driving, Toshiba has introduced a high-resolution, long-range light-receiving technology for solid-state LiDAR systems. By eliminating the requirement for bulky mechanical components, the tec

Toshiba | 10-07-2020

Motor system ICs for control of small electric motors

Infineon Technologies now offers a new product family called Motor System ICs created for control of brushed and brushless DC motors. These ICs are claimed to be the world's first multiple half-bridge drivers for MOSFETs with integrated pow

Infineon | 10-07-2020

High-voltage switcher ICs now certified for automotive use

Power Integrations now offers an AEC-Q100-qualified version of its LinkSwitch-TN2 switcher IC for buck or non-isolated flyback applications. Providing an integrated 750V MOSFET, the new automotive-qualified IC offers simple and reliable pow

Power Integrations | 08-07-2020

New silicon carbide power module for electric vehicles

Infineon Technologies offers the EasyPACK module with CoolSiC automotive MOSFET technology, a 1200V half-bridge module with an 8mOhm/150A current rating. Over the previous ten years, the company has sold more than 50 million EasyPACK mod

Infineon | 06-07-2020

Low voltage buck converter offers enhanced efficiency

Diodes Incorporated has released the AP61100Q, a 5.5V, 1A continuous output current, automotive-compliant, synchronous buck converter for POL applications. With a fully integrated 110mOhm high-side power MOSFET and 80mOhm low-side power MOS

Diodes Inc | 03-07-2020

Touch controller family offers thick glove and weather-proof operation

To assist and ease today’s driving experience, automotive manufacturers are using extra touch displays beyond the centre infotainment display. Supporting the application of these secondary displays with advanced features, Microchip Technolo

Microchip Technology | 01-07-2020

Ushering in new era of industrial motor commutation

Renesas Electronics Corporation offers a magnet-free IPS2200 inductive position sensor. Providing total stray field immunity, high accuracy and speed, and efficient motor integration in a thin and lightweight form factor, the device is fitt

Renesas | 29-06-2020

Four-channel LED drivers for automotive displays

Maxim MAX25024 Four-Channel LED Drivers are a four-channel backlight driver IC with a boost controller for automotive displays. The integrated current outputs are able to sink up to 150mA LED current each. The device takes an extensive 2.5V

Maxim | 26-06-2020

Wide range of AEC-Q101 discretes in miniature DFN packages

Nexperia has released what is claimed to be the industry’s widest portfolio of automotive-qualified discretes in space-saving, thermally-efficient, AOI-compatible DFN packages. The AEC-Q101 range of devices offered cuts across all the compa

Nexperia | 26-06-2020

Ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators for automotive applications

Euroquartz has released a new series of surface mount ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators created for employment in automotive applications. Providing a broad operating temperature range from -40C to +125C, the new XOY series featu

Euroquartz | 24-06-2020

Modular magnetics for EVs offer ease in production

Offered through Luso Electronics, EEMPL provide all the magnetics required for charging points and can also configure these into simple to integrate, intended for production modules allowing robotic production. The company are working with

Luso | 18-06-2020