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 […]
Automotive/Transportation
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 […]
Sensor simulation software provides high-rez visualization for testing autonomous vehicle functions
dSPACE is launching AURELION, a new sensor simulation solution that provides high-resolution visualization for testing and validating functions for autonomous driving. The solution, which can be operated either in the cloud or locally, generates photorealistic images in real-time for camera simulation and, using ray tracing, an exact environment for radar and lidar simulation. With AURELION, […]
High-current dual inductors meet AEC-Q200 reliability standards
BEC Distribution announced the availability of the new Coilmaster range of Ultra-Small, High-Current Dual Inductors meeting AEC-Q200 Automotive reliability standards, engineered to withstand harsh automotive environments. The new inductors have also attained IATF16949 certification. The inductance range is 0.47uH to 1,000 μH with a rated current of up to 17.9A. The inductors are magnetically […]
Configurable SiC digital gate drivers and the electrification revolution
Silicon-carbide MOSFETs and digital gate drivers work together to make electrified metro, subway, and other heavy transportation vehicles possible. Nitesh Satheesh, Tomas Krecek, Perry Schugart, Xuning Zhang, Kevin Speer, Microchip Technology Green initiatives continue to transform power electronic system designs in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications, and especially the transportation sector. Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology […]
Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a flying battery!
leland teschler, Executive editor According to a company called Joby Aviation, in a few years you’ll be able to summon up an air taxi on your Uber phone app for trips of 25 miles or so. And you won’t have to feel guilty about the environmental impact of your trip because the plane will actually […]
New facility for over-the-air automotive testing
A new company called AeroGT Labs Corp. will provide OTA test and measurement products and offerings with a particular focus on the intelligent connected vehicles, consumer electronics, and satellite and terrestrial instruments segments and verticals. Located in Fremont, Calif., AeroGT is a joint venture by Over-the-Air (OTA) measurement firm General Test Systems (GTS) in China […]
Railway-compliant 500-W dc/dc converter features high effeciency
The latest addition to RECOM’s railway portfolio is the RMD500-EW series. Featuring a 500-W rating with a wide 4:1 (43-154 Vdc) input range (170 V peak) and 24-V output, the product is suitable for nominal 72 V and 110 Vdc inputs with tolerance and surges according to EN 50155. The RMD500-EW is designed for ‘plug […]
Battery management system uses ultra-thin pressure and temperature sensors
Innovation Labs has announced the BaMoS battery monitoring system that uses ultra-thin printed pressure and temperature sensors to capture detailed battery data down to the individual cell level, which can be used to extend battery lifetime by up to 40 percent. The battery is the most important component in an electric vehicle (EV). Despite extensive […]
eGaN bidirectional dc/dc converter handles 65-A loads
EPC announces the availability of the EPC9170, a 2 kW, two-phase 48 V – 14 V bidirectional converter that operates with 96.8% peak efficiency in a small footprint. The board features the ePower 100 V, 65 A integrated circuit chipset. The chipset includes the EPC23101 eGaN IC plus EPC2302 eGaN FET for a solution capable […]