Automotive & Transport


LED controller delivers more functionality for ambient light applications

Melexis has extended its IC family with a new generation of the LIN RGB(W) LED controller. The new device – the MLX81113 – supports further growth of RGB LED-based automotive ambient lighting, also known as LIN RGB, which is now established

Melexis | 05-12-2019

Audio bus transceivers can tailor performance to stringent EMC demands

Analog Devices AD242xW Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) Transceivers provide the unprecedented ability to tailor system-level performance to even the most stringent EMC demands. The transceivers provide configurable transmit power levels, allowin

Analog Devices | 03-12-2019

Compact host-based multi-radio module targets latest car models and industrial devices

U-blox has introduced the JODY-W2 presents automakers with a feature-rich and ultra-compact wireless module offering industry-leading performance specifications. Moreover, a 13.8mm x 19.8mm footprint enables it to mark the acute space const

U-Blox | 02-12-2019

Next-generation Ethernet enables ultra-high-speed between applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation has released the development of the R-IN32M4-CL3 IC for industrial Ethernet communication. The company's latest industrial network device announces support for CC-Link IE Time-Sensitive Networking, a communic

Renesas | 25-11-2019

Next-generation automotive radar chips enabled with new high-precision test chamber

Rohde & Schwarz has produced the ATS1500C antenna test system, a test chamber for high-performance radar testing, providing an exceptional indirect far-field testing performance. This innovation enabled Uhnder to mature the technology b

Rohde & Schwarz | 25-11-2019

Automotive UFS opens door to more advanced systems and applications

KIOXIA Europe has begun sampling the industry’s first 512GB Automotive UFS JEDEC Version 2.1 embedded memory solution. This automotive UFS supports a broad temperature range (-40C to +105C), meets AEC-Q100 Grade 2 demands and allows the ext

Kioxia | 18-11-2019

New ultra-wideband chip capable of turning smartphones into car keys

NXP Semiconductors has added to its UWB portfolio with a new automotive UWB IC. UWB offers precise, secure, real-time localisation abilities unrivalled by other wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The technology is crea

NXP | 14-11-2019

Building secure and safe platform for automated driving applications

Wind River has announced a collaboration with Xilinx on the development of a complete automated driving platform that combines Xilinx’s Versal ACAP and Wind River automotive software. The collaboration will offer carmakers with a flexible,

Wind River technology | 14-11-2019

Automotive gate drivers designed for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs

Texas Instruments UCC21732-Q1 Automotive Single-channel Isolated Gate Drivers are created for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs with up to 2121VDC operating voltage providing best-in-class dynamic performance, advanced protection features, and robustne

Texas Instruments | 13-11-2019

Surface-mount fully integrated current sensors offer easy handling

Allegro MicroSystems now offers significant ease-of-use enhancements to its high current fully integrated ACS772/3 current sensor 'CB' package family. These automotive-grade high voltage isolation current sensors currently offer economic

Allegro | 13-11-2019

Ultra-high noise tolerant comparators offer high reliability for automotive systems

ROHM has developed the BA8290xYxxx-C series of ground sense comparators providing breakthrough tolerance against EMI making them ideal for sensor applications in automotive systems such as ECUs and powertrain. The company developed Opera

ROHM Semiconductor | 12-11-2019

CAN transceivers designed for operation in harsh environments

Texas Instruments SN65HVDA1040B-Q1 Automotive EMC-optimised CAN Transceiver meets or exceeds the specifications of the ISO 11898 standard for employment in applications using a CAN. The transceiver offers differential transmit capability to

Texas Instruments | 08-11-2019

PCIe packet switches meet automotive demands for advanced features

Diodes Incorporated has launched the PI7C9X2G304EVQ and PI7C9X2G404EVQ PCIe 2.0 packet switches, providing three-ports/four-lanes and four-ports/four-lanes, respectively. The packet switches are automotive-compliant for use in telematics/AD

Diodes Inc | 08-11-2019

Automotive-grade secure authenticator enhances vehicle safety

Designers are now able to enhance safety, security and data integrity for connected vehicle systems while also decreasing both complexity and code development time with the DS28C40 DeepCover automotive secure authenticator from Maxim Integr

Maxim | 06-11-2019