Würth Elektronik is launching another line of retrofittable interference suppression solutions with AEC-Q200 qualification, as required for the automotive industry. The WE-CAR-TEC series snap ferrites feature a NiZn core material. WE-CAR-TEC ferrites suppress electromagnetic interference in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 1 GHz. The internal security locking system prevents unauthorized removal from the cable. […]
Automotive/Transportation
Automotive radar transceivers feature high accuracy, low power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation is entering the automotive radar market with the introduction of a 4×4-channel, 76-81GHz transceiver designed to meet the demanding requirements of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and Level 3 and higher autonomous driving applications. Leveraging automotive expertise accumulated through years of global customer engagements, Renesas will incorporate the new RAA270205 high-definition radar […]
Autonomous technology and the compute environment
Purpose-built compute technology that has sensory input to accurate perception processing provides a path forward, addressing concerns around latency, jitter, and power consumption. Contributed by Recogni Although it may not be the first technology that comes to mind when thinking about autonomous vehicles (AVs), compute plays a critical role. To understand the role of compute, […]
MCUs optimized for EV control apps
NXP Semiconductors announced a new S32K39 series of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for electric vehicle (EV) control applications. The modern S32K39 MCUs take electrification into the future with high-speed and high-resolution control for increased power efficiency to extend the driving range and provide a smoother EV driving experience. The S32K39 MCUs include networking, security, and […]
Monolithic stand-alone gyroscope handles non-safety automotive applications up to 105 °C
TDK Corporation extends the SmartAutomotive line of ASIL and non-ASIL motion sensors and announces the availability of InvenSense IAM-20380HT high-temperature automotive monolithic 3-axis MotionTracking sensor platform solution for non-safety automotive applications, which includes the IAM-20380HT 3-axis MEMS gyroscope and the DK-20380HT developer kit. IAM-20380HT is a stand-alone gyroscope in a thin 3 x 3 x […]
650 V GaN HEMTs now offered with 80mΩ RDS(on)
Innoscience Technology announced a new low RDS(on) 650V E-mode GaN HEMT devices. INN650D080BS power transistors have an on-resistance of 80mΩ (60mΩ typical) in a standard 8×8 DFN package, enabling higher power applications, for example in totem pole LLC architectures or fast battery chargers. Thanks to Innoscience’s innovative strain enhancement layer, InnoGaN devices feature low specific RDS(ON) as […]
Isolated gate driver reference design for SiC FET modules targets EV, industrial apps
An isolated gate driver reference design operates with Wolfspeed’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) Field Effect Transistor (FET) power modules. The new Si828x gate driver board (GDB) kit from Skyworks simplifies design and enables increased integration for automotive applications by replacing competing designs with more complex gate driver board layouts. Designed and tested for Wolfspeed XM3 SiC […]
SiC MOSFETs target automotive, industrial uses
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited announced its new industry-leading 650V and 750V SiC MOSFET platform for both industrial and automotive applications. The 650V SiC MOSFETs are ideal switching solutions for industrial applications such as solar inverters, motor drives, industrial power supplies, and new energy storage systems, while the AEC-Q101 qualified 750V SiC MOSFET line is targeted […]
Speedy TMR front-end IC handles demanding EV motor control apps
TDK Corporation complements the existing TMR sensor portfolio with the new Micronas signal-conditioning integrated circuit (IC) ASA 2310 for high-speed automotive and industrial electric motor applications. ASA 2310 is a low-drift, low-noise, customer-programmable TMR front-end IC with differential or single-ended SIN/COS inputs and analog outputs. Samples of ASA 2310 are now available. The start of […]
ASIL-compliant current sensors for EV battery management
Melexis reinforces its reputation in the automotive current sensing market by announcing the MLX91230 and the MLX91231. They offer access to shunt or Hall type current sensor technologies. These ASIL-compliant devices can measure voltage, current, and temperature. Customers will be provided with flexibility and design reusability in their electric vehicle (EV) power systems. The MLX91230, […]
