TRACO POWER announces the new TEP 100UIR family of 100 Watt DC/DC converters in a fully encapsulated, compact Quarter brick footprint with an ultra-wide 12:1 input range for harsh environments in railway and industrial applications. The ultra-wide 12:1 input voltage range (9-75 / 14-160 VDC) lets system builders reduce design variations required to satisfy varying […]
Automotive/Transportation
What does automotive qualification mean?
Automotive qualification means that a component or system meets specific industry standards for manufacturing and performance. Automotive qualification is not a static landscape. New standards are developed in response to the emergence of new technologies, and existing standards evolve in response to changing applications and new mission profiles. This FAQ reviews and contrasts key international […]
Surface-mount small signal diodes available in ultra-compact DFN1006-2A package
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced new surface-mount small signal diodes in the ultra-compact DFN1006-2A plastic package with wettable flanks. Designed to save space and improve thermal performance in automotive and industrial applications, the 40 V BAS40L Schottky and 100 V BAS16L switching diodes are each available in AEC-Q101 qualified versions. Measuring only 1 mm by 0.6 mm by 0.45 […]
High optical output laser diode targets LiDAR apps
ROHM Semiconductor announced they have developed a high optical output laser diode, the RLD90QZW3, for applications such as AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and service robots in the industrial equipment sector and robot vacuums in the consumer field that incorporate LiDAR for distance measurement and spatial recognition. In recent years, LiDAR has been increasingly adopted in […]
Voltage reference IC features low drift in extended-temperature automotive apps
Extended-temperature-range voltage reference ICs for automotive and industrial applications require low drift, high reliability, and high performance. Microchip Technology Inc. announced the release of a high-precision voltage reference (Vref) IC that meets these needs at a cost-effective price. The new MCP1502 is an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 (-40°C to +125°C operating temperature range) automotive-qualified Vref with […]
The automotive Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Part 4: Issues
Sensor-based monitoring systems for tire pressure can warn of potential problems, but there’s much more to the story than just a pressure-measurement system. The TPMS adds a highly specific safety-related feature to cars. However, as with many presumably good ideas, the “devil is in the details”, and that’s especially true for the TPMS. There are […]
Rugged dc-dc 30-W converter fits in 1×1-in footprint
TRACO POWER announces their new THN 30WIR series of 30 watt DC/DC converters designed for high reliability in railway and harsh industrial environments. The THN 30WIR series expands TRACOPOWER’s portfolio of railway-certified converters that currently ranges from 3~300 watts. The THN 30WIR is packaged in a 1 x 1 x 0.4” six-sided metal case for […]
Pressure sensor element measures range 0 to 100 mbar
TDK Corporation presents the new C35 type pressure sensor element, designed to measure a range of 0 to 100 mbar. It combines high sensitivity with extremely low dimensions of just 2.05 x 2.05 x 1.2 mm, enabling compact pressure sensor designs. The pressure sensor element with ordering code B58601E35* works according to the piezoresistive principle […]
IC platform integrates 3D design
The comprehensive, high-capacity 3D-IC platform from Cadence Design System integrates 3D design planning, implementation, and system analysis in a single, unified cockpit. The Integrity 3D-IC platform underpins Cadence’s third-generation 3D-IC solution, providing customers with system-driven power, performance, and area (PPA) for individual chiplets through integrated thermal, power, and static timing analysis capabilities. Chip designers creating […]
SoCs, PMICs target next-generation vehicle computers
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its full commitment to meet the ISO/SAE 21434 road vehicles cybersecurity engineering international standard for its automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) and system on chip (SoC) solutions effective with new developments from January 2022. This is part of the company’s continued commitment to implement robust automotive cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) as part of […]
