Automotive & Transport


Next-generation automotive connectivity offers space savings

Amphenol RF now offers the AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA connector series, the newest in automotive interconnect technology. This series provides a space-conscious, high-performance interface which is crucial to the next generation of vehicle applica

Amphenol | 03-02-2021

Magnet-free contact-less sensor delivers high accuracy and easy customisation

Renesas Electronics Corporation now offers its magnet-free IPS2550 inductive position sensor. Providing enhanced performance and easy customisation, as well as complete stray field immunity, and decreased weight and form factor, the sensor

Renesas | 03-02-2021

Major sensor innovations in automotive active noise cancellation

Molex has launched an accelerometer-based Road Noise Cancelling (RNC) sensor, its first device in a new family of automotive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) sensors. These sensors will perform a critical role in combatting unwanted road, wi

Molex | 01-02-2021

Smarter and safer EV charging for homes and offices

RS Components now supplies ABB’s latest easy-to-implement EV charging solution. The Terra AC Wallbox is ideal for deployment in homes, offices and commercial locations including retail sites or hotels. It is able to deliver up to 22kW of po

RS Components | 29-01-2021

Thermally conductive battery adhesive for hybrid vehicles

DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries employed in hybrid vehicles. Created for high-volume series production, DELO-DUOPOX TC8686 is thermally conductive and flame-retardant. The product is being employed in the ramp-up of

DELO | 29-01-2021

Flexible hardware and software tools accelerate EV charge point rollout

Versinetic has announced the general availability of a suite of bespoke charging solutions targeted at speeding the rapid rollout of smart charge points over the UK and Europe. Recognising that there is still a demand for more rapid deve

Versinetic | 22-01-2021

Electric vehicle charging seminar series in three parts

Arrow Electronics will be hosting a series of webinars on EV charging. The three-part series, to be held weekly throughout February 2021, has been created to be of interest to existing developers of EV-charging systems and to a more extensi

Arrow | 21-01-2021

World-class localisation with digital imaging radar for autonomous platforms

TDK Corporation has announced the partnership of Trusted Positioning Inc (TPI), a TDK Group Company, and Uhnder. The companies have partnered to develop a localisation reference design with world-class accuracy and performance with Uhnder’s

TDK | 15-01-2021

80V RETs for 48V automotive and other higher voltage bus circuits

Nexperia offers what is claimed to be industry’s first 80V RET family. These new RETs or ‘digital transistors’ offer enough headroom for employment in 48V automotive board net (eg, mild hybrid and EV cars) and other higher voltage circuits

Nexperia | 15-01-2021

Secure authenticator for genuine parts enhances vehicle safety and security

The newest addition to Maxim Integrated’s line of AEC-Q100 Grade 1 solutions for automotive systems, the DS28E40 is a parasitically-powered authenticator utilising its 1-Wire interface for simple connectivity. This authenticator IC decrease

Maxim | 15-01-2021

Develop next-generation automotive applications with pre-configured cable assemblies

Amphenol RF has introduced a line of pre-configured FAKRA cable assemblies supporting frequencies through 3GHz and excellent for an extensive range of automotive development applications. The company has introduced the pre-configured FAK

Amphenol | 14-01-2021

Collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate connected vehicle development

Renesas Electronics Corporation is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate the development of connected vehicles. Renesas’ R-Car Starter Kit, based on the company’s R-Car automotive SoC, is now offered as a development environment for th

Renesas | 14-01-2021

Best in class on-resistance automotive grade P-channel MOSFET

Vishay Intertechnology has released a new AEC-Q101 qualified p-channel -100V TrenchFET MOSFET created to increase power density and efficiency in automotive applications. Not only is the Vishay Siliconix SQJ211ELP claimed to be the industry

Vishay | 13-01-2021

New eBook explores how connectivity transforms driving experience

Mouser has released a new eBook in collaboration with Molex, exploring the technologies, challenges, and solutions associated with connectivity in automotive design and manufacturing. In 'From Here to the Future: Connectivity Solutions Enha

Mouser Electronics | 05-01-2021

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