A new series of 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs has been released in a surface-mount D2PAK-7 package, now certified to AEC-Q101 for automotive applications. These components are available with on-resistance (RDS(on)) ratings of 30 mΩ, 40 mΩ, and 60 mΩ, and were previously offered in industrial-grade versions. With the addition of automotive qualification, these […]
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Two-channel protection in 3-Pin DFN1006L(D)-3 package
Nexperia announced a new portfolio of high signal integrity, bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes in innovative flip-chip land-grid-array (FC-LGA) packaging. This new package technology is optimized for protecting and filtering high-speed data communication links, which are increasingly used in modern cars. Applications like in-vehicle camera video-links, multi-gigabit automotive Ethernet networks as well as infotainment […]
AEC-Q100 LED IC features 600 mV dropout voltage
Nexperia introduced an AEC-Q100 qualified 12-channel, 40V high-side LED driver integrated circuit (IC) that complies with the ASIL-B level for designing functionally safe automotive lighting, including tail, brake, signal, and in-cabin illumination applications. This release addresses the market demand from automotive manufacturers for ICs that can help systems achieve ASIL-B compliance much earlier in the […]
Voltage regulators achieve 5.3 μa quiescent current for automotive systems
Nexperia introduced a new series of AEC-Q100 qualified general-purpose low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators with ultra-low quiescent current. This new series includes tracking LDOs with high tracking accuracy and protected outputs, capable of direct connection to vehicle batteries thanks to their wide input voltage tolerance. These LDOs are thermally enhanced and can generate a stable voltage […]
ESD protection diodes handle 18 kV discharge events
Nexperia released the industry’s first ESD protection diodes to comply with the OPEN Alliance requirements for use in 10BASE-T1S automotive Ethernet applications. The exceptionally low capacitance (0.4 pF) of these diodes means they can also be used to protect higher speed applications deploying 100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1 in-vehicle networks while still maintaining excellent signal integrity. These […]
Step-down converter achieves 220 μA quiescent current at 600 mA output
Nexperia introduced a new series of step-down DC-DC converters featuring devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powered applications across consumer, industrial, and automotive end-markets. The NEX30606 is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy step-down converter that offers a choice of 16 resistor-settable output voltages from […]
Energy harvesting PMIC family reduces circuit board space with inductor-less design
Nexperia is expanding its energy harvesting portfolio with the NEH71x0 power management IC (PMIC) family. This advanced PMIC line combines superior performance, cost-efficiency, and versatility, setting a new standard in sustainable design for low-power applications. Unlike competing products, these devices eliminate the need for an external inductor, significantly reducing circuit board space and bill-of-materials (BOM) […]
AEC-Q100-qualified fixed-direction level translators operate at 250 Mbps
Nexperia released a new family of next-generation fixed-direction voltage level translators ideal for use with some of the most commonly used push-pull data interfaces (including UART, SPI, and JTAG protocols) as well as for general-purpose input/output (GPIO). The NXU series of 4-bit, 2-bit, and 1-bit dual-supply buffers offer a smaller, higher performance and lower-cost level […]
Tiny logic ICs target auto safety and ADAS markets
Nexperia introduced a new portfolio of logic ICs in tiny automotive-qualified MicroPak XSON5 leadless packaging. Miniaturized logic ICs are essential for space-constrained applications including sophisticated automotive applications such as chassis safety systems, battery monitoring, infotainment units, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). MicroPak XSON5 is a thermally enhanced plastic enclosure with a 75% smaller PCB […]
Bipolar junction transistors show their muscle
Recent enhancements to the classic BJT show that the classic transistor has plenty of life left and can challenge SiC and GaN devices in some power applications. Amidst the advances in CMOS and wide bandgap semiconductor technology, you can easily forget that the first transistor invented by William Shockley in 1949 was a bipolar junction […]
