Many types of electronic devices now benefit from the higher reliability of automotive-grade resistors. By specifying automotive-grade resistors, design engineers in any market segment can increase electrical stability and environmental reliability without the significant increase in cost normally associated with established reliability resistors. Stackpole’s RMCA series is AEC Q200 qualified and provides excellent long-term reliability. […]
Automotive/Transportation
Discrete 750-V IGBTs optimized for automotive traction inverters
Infineon Technologies AG is launching the new EDT2 IGBTs in a TO247PLUS package. The devices are optimized for automotive discrete traction inverters and expand Infineon’s portfolio of discrete high-voltage devices for automotive applications. Due to their high quality, the IGBTs meet and exceed the industry standard AECQ101 for automotive components. As a result, the devices […]
Low-overhead, cross-platform API for high-performance, 3D graphics cleared for safety critical uses
The Vulkan SC API from The Khronos Group has been ratified, allowing CoreAVI to enable standards-based implementations across the broadest range of silicon platforms in the ecosystem. This ratification enables maximum freedom of choice for developers of safety critical systems, regardless of industry segment or industry vertical. As the chair of Khronos’ Vulkan Safety Critical […]
8 V – 32 V buck converters sport high-efficiency automotive PoL applications
Diodes Incorporated has launched a series of automotive-compliant synchronous buck converters. With 2A and 3A current ratings respectively, the AP6320xQ and AP6330xQ devices support a wide input voltage range, going from 3.8V to 32V. They are suited for automotive point-of-load (PoL) applications, including powertrains, instrumentation clusters, telematics, and infotainment systems. They can also benefit the performance of automotive […]
Automotive-grade SMT bar core chokes handle 28 A
With the magnetically shielded bar core choke WE-CHSA Performance, Würth Elektronik expands its portfolio of qualified products for automotive applications. The SMT high-current inductor represents an extension to the proven WE-CHSA series and differs from it only by a newly developed core material. As a result, WE-CHSA P – “P” as in performance – achieves the […]
Software-definable flash LiDAR can be updated over the air
The patent-pending T30P flash LiDAR is said to be the industry’s first sensor designed to be software-definable and integrate easily into a complete autonomous driving system stack for automakers, as well as trucking and robotics applications. Vehicles with software-defined architectures require sensor technology that can support over-the-air updates throughout the life of the vehicle, allowing […]
Compact BLDC motor drive inverter design targets e-bikes, drones, robotic apps
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9167, a 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter using the EPC2065 eGaN FET. The EPC9167 operates from an input supply voltage between 14 V and 60 V (nominal 48 V) and has two configurations – a standard unit and a high current version: The EPC9167 standard reference design board is […]
Miniaturized common-mode filters target automotive high-speed differential transmission apps
TDK Corporation has developed the KCZ1210DH series common-mode filters for automotive applications. This series provides a noise control function for high-speed differential transmission signal lines for automobiles and is available in 1210 case size (1.25 x 1.0 x 0.5 mm). Mass-production began in February 2022. An increase in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) has led to […]
Gen 4 automotive-qualified PCIe switches support ADAS apps
High-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions for distributed, heterogeneous compute systems are a fundamental element in next-generation autonomous driving applications. Microchip Technology Inc. is announcing the market’s first Gen 4 automotive-qualified PCIe switches. These Switchtec PFX, PSX, and PAX switch solutions provide cutting-edge compute interconnect capabilities for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). “Our automotive-qualified portfolio of Switchtec Gen 4 switches provides the lowest latency and high bandwidth required to […]
Shielded power inductors built for harsh vibrations
Bourns, Inc. announced two new automotive-grade high current shielded power inductor series that offer enhanced mechanical strength for harsh vibration application environments. Bourns Model SRP1038WA and SRP1265WA shielded power inductor series are designed with a wider side terminal leadframe capable of withstanding 15 G typical or 30 G peak vibrations, therefore exceeding the 5 G demanded by the AEC-Q200 standard by […]