Automotive & Transport


Boosting accuracy of Hall-effect DC current sensing

Melexis has released the MLX91230, the first product of its third generation of current sensors. This digital solution brings 0.5% accuracy at an affordable price in a compact design. It integrates IVT measurement capability, embeds an MCU

Melexis | 19-09-2023

Boost/SEPIC controller enables LED-wide PWM dimming in automotive applications

Diodes Incorporated has released a boost/SEPIC controller for various automotive LED applications. The AL8853AQ is an automotive-compliant and highly integrated boost/SEPIC controller that supplies high performance with a reduced BOM in aut

Diodes Inc | 19-09-2023

Isolated GaN FET gate driver for automotive and industrial applications

Mouser now stocks the Power-Thru AHV85110 isolated GaN FET gate driver from Allegro MicroSystems. The device is an AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified isolated gate driver created to drive GaN FETs in multiple applications and technologies. The gate

Mouser Electronics | 18-09-2023

New series of connected supercapacitor modules

Kyocera AVX has released the new SCM Series double-layer, series-connected electrochemical supercapacitor modules. The new series of connected supercapacitor modules can be employed by themselves or in conjunction with primary or seconda

Kyocera AVX | 18-09-2023

Tyre pressure sensor with intelligent features for pressure monitoring systems

Infineon Technologies AG has combined its automotive expertise with its patented glass-silicon-glass MEMS sensor for the automotive tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) market to launch the XENSIV SP49 tyre pressure monitoring sensor. The

Infineon | 18-09-2023

Dedicated product longevity program ensures a worry-free life cycle for equipment

ROHM has launched a dedicated page for a new Product Longevity Program (PLP). It supplies information on the estimated supply periods for products scheduled for long-term supply – appropriate for industrial equipment and other applications

ROHM Semiconductor | 15-09-2023

Advanced vehicle GPS antennas set standard in precision and reliability

Fairview Microwave has released its new line of vehicle GPS antennas. Engineered for the ever-evolving automotive sector, these antennas redefine the benchmarks for accurate and dependable positioning, even in the most challenging terrains

Fairview Microwave | 15-09-2023

High stability automotive grade thin film high voltage chip precision resistors

In the past, restricted options have existed for applications demanding automotive grade high-voltage resistors. Finding suitable resistors may be even more difficult if the circuit requires high precision. Stackpole Electronic’s RNCV re

Stackpole | 15-09-2023

MLCCs offer unique composition for special conductivity

KEMET realises the connection of several MLCCs to a single surface-mountable component with its KONNEKT technology. It is a high-density housing technology that can connect components without a metal frame. That helps to lower the ESR, ESL,

Rutronik | 14-09-2023

Mass production of IGBTs for rugged PTC heaters of EVs started

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has launched its 1200V and 650V IGBTs, designed for the PTC heaters of EVs. Built upon the company's cutting-edge Field Stop Trench technology, the newly introduced AMBQ40T120RFRTH (1200V) and AMBQ40T6

MagnaChip | 14-09-2023

New second-generation DC-DC converter for eMobility

Bel Fuse Inc. has released the Bel Power Solutions 700DNG40-24-8, the second generation 4kW liquid-cooled DC-DC converter. The unit creates DC voltages in HEVs and EVs suitable to power low-voltage accessories, replacing a conventional alte

Bel Fuse | 12-09-2023

Expanded range of anti-sulfur chip resistors suit multiple applications

More markets are demanding high-precision resistors. Applications such as automotive, industrial, and lighting may also require anti-sulfur performance, which makes many common thick film resistors inappropriate. Stackpole Electronic’s R

Stackpole | 11-09-2023

New eBook highlights growing role of passive components in electronics

Mouser has published a new eBook in collaboration with Bourns, exploring the role of passives in emerging electronics applications, including renewables, HEVs, and EVs. In 'Passives and Their Emerging Applications', 11 experts from compa

Mouser Electronics | 08-09-2023

Third generation SiC MOSFETs released with reduced switching losses

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has released the TWxxxZxxxC series of ten SiC MOSFETs based on its third-generation technology. They aim to reduce losses in various industrial applications, including switching power supplies for servers and

Toshiba | 08-09-2023

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