Automotive & Transport


Micro power distribution modules benefit from a completely sealed box

Molex has released the Micro Power Distribution Box (µPDB) Sealed Module with two versions: standard and customisable. These modules are compact automotive power distribution boxes that offer a junction point for power switching and also ci

Molex | 26-06-2019

Ethernet transformers added to automotive magnetic range

Elec&Eltek Magnetic Products has released their first two Ethernet transformers, especially for automotive applications. These devices are available now from Luso Electronics. The A24V00009F (100Base-T) and A24V00010F (1000Base-T) bo

Luso | 21-06-2019

New Flash memory technology achieves larger capacities and faster read operation

Renesas Electronics has developed a new flash memory technology that delivers larger memory capacities, higher readout speeds, and OTA support for automotive MCUs using the next-generation 28nm process. This new technology delivers what is

Renesas | 18-06-2019

New high vibration acceleration-resistant power choke coil

Panasonic Industry has introduced a new Power Choke Coil with high resistance to heat and vibration as well as support for a large current. Due to the usage of ferrous alloy magnetic material, the new ETQP5M2R5YSK offers exceptional inducta

Panasonic | 17-06-2019

Greater system reliability in HEV and EV with highly accurate monitoring and protection

Texas Instruments offers fully tested reference designs for battery management and traction inverter systems, together with new analog circuits with advanced monitoring and protection options to assist a reduction in carbon dioxide emission

Texas Instruments | 14-06-2019

Turnkey solution reduces effort needed for decimeter-level positioning accuracy

U-blox recently announced that Siemens has integrated their ZED-F9K high precision dead reckoning module into its Toyota Prius V2X test fleet. As the only current source of absolute position, the satellite-based positioning performs a cr

U-Blox | 14-06-2019

System basis chip with integrated CAN FD controller and transceiver

Texas Instruments has introduced an automotive system basis chip that is claimed to be the industry’s first to combine a controller and transceiver for CAN FD. Created to satisfy the high-bandwidth and data-rate flexibility demands of in-ve

Texas Instruments | 12-06-2019

Single-port USB smart hub ICs can optimise system costs for manufacturers

Microchip has introduced new single-port USB Smart Hub ICs to enlarge its family of USB automotive products, giving automotive manufacturers the capability to offer dependable and convenient connectivity while optimising system costs. The U

Microchip Technology | 11-06-2019

Embedded automotive ADAS developments accelerated with new software

Renesas Electronics accelerates the development of ADAS systems with their new Perception Quick Start Software based on its R-Car V3H SoC. The solution provides reference software for COD, LiDAR obstacle detection and RFD – three essential

Renesas | 07-06-2019

Current sense resistors combine high power and wide resistance range for better accuracy

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced new Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate current sense resistors featuring 2W and 3W power ratings in 2010 and 2512-sized packages. Targeted at current sensing and pulse applications in power supplies, po

Vishay | 05-06-2019

Complete automotive integrated cockpit reference solution shortens time to market

Renesas Electronics has introduced the Renesas Cockpit Reference Solution, offering an out-of-the-box development experience for swift and cost-effective digital cockpit application development. Developed based on Renesas R-Car M3 SoC, the

Renesas | 03-06-2019

Connected driving applications to address motoring issues

Diodes Incorporated's Connected Driving Applications meet issues such as locating a parking space, adaptive navigation on busy streets, or utilising technology to circumvent congestion on major roads between cities, along with improving dri

Mouser Electronics | 30-05-2019

Low conduction loss contributes to high efficiency and miniaturisation of applications

ROHM has added four new automotive-grade 1200V-rated IGBTs which are perfect for inverters used in electronics compressors and for switching circuits used in PTC heaters. The new RGS series adds to the company's large lineup of AEC-Q101-com

ROHM Semiconductor | 28-05-2019

Class-D audio amplifiers offer exceptional sound quality

Texas Instruments TAS6424M-Q1 Automotive Class-D Audio Amplifiers implement a 2.1MHz PWM switching frequency, enabling a cost-optimised solution in an extremely small PCB size. The device offers full operation down to 4.5V for start/stop ev

Texas Instruments | 20-05-2019