Automotive & Transport


Seat adjustment power switches offer space and cost savings

Ideal for automotive applications, the C&K SAMXD, available now from TTI Europe, offers multiple options for actuator position and shape. This navigation switch directly drives the electric motors, removing the requirement for relays, p

TTI Europe | 09-11-2021

New LED drivers bring high-end lighting technology to mainstream vehicles

Allegro MicroSystems has expanded its automotive lighting portfolio to incorporate two new products for ADAS applications. A unique solution in the market, the A80803 employs multi-topology conversion and patented IP to facilitate smooth hi

Allegro | 09-11-2021

Expanded lineup of compact high-efficiency SBDs

ROHM has expanded its portfolio of Schottky barrier diodes with 24 new compact high-efficiency models (12 RBR series and 12 RBQ series). These devices – 178 in total – are excellent for protection and rectification circuits in automotive, c

ROHM Semiconductor | 04-11-2021

Converter solution designed to increase power density

PREMO has released the new 11kW 3DPower solution, a full bridge LLC transformer 150µH + resonant choke 25µH merged in one single unit. This innovation offers up to 40-50% reduction in volume compared with current discrete industrial solutio

Premo | 03-11-2021

New version of pump/fan driver ICs push lifetime boundaries to next level

Melexis has expanded its MLX90412 product range with the latest version of this 2.2A automotive-qualified pump/fan driver IC. It is optimised to deal with high ambient temperature levels and supports extended operational lifespans. The c

Melexis | 03-11-2021

Through-hole inductors designed to replace larger more expensive solutions

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new automotive-grade IHTH high current, high-temperature through-hole inductors in the compact 1500 case size. For automotive applications, the Vishay Dale IHTH-1500MZ-5A (0.47µH to 4.7µH) provides

Vishay | 02-11-2021

High precision coreless current sensor for automotive applications

Infineon Technologies AG has launched its first automotive current sensor: the new XENSIV TLE4972. The coreless current sensor employs the company's Hall technology for precise and stable current measurements. With its compact design and di

Infineon | 02-11-2021

Next-generation automotive security controller offers 17-year lifetime

With growing electrification and connectivity, vehicles are at higher risk of cyberattacks, which can have severe consequences. For this reason, it is critical that automotive manufacturers afford adequate protection of telematics data. Inf

Infineon | 01-11-2021

Gate driver keeps batteries and HVAC systems running quiet and cool

Allegro MicroSystems expands its QuietMotion product line with the introduction of the new A89307 automotive-qualified gate driver IC. Designed for battery cooling fans and HVAC systems in EV and HEV, the device provides ultra-low noise and

Allegro | 01-11-2021

RTD software for new MCU family entering production

NXP has launched its Real-Time Drivers (RTD) software supporting all S32 automotive processors featuring Arm Cortex-M or Cortex-R52 cores. One of several new offerings in the S32 software enablement platform, RTD supports the new S32K3 and

NXP | 29-10-2021

Functional safety packages simplify design of ASIL B and ASIL C safety applications

Microchip Technology now offers newly certified functional safety packages to allow engineers to develop their products as per the ISO 26262 functional safety standard. The company is announcing the release of ISO 26262 functional safety pa

Microchip Technology | 27-10-2021

Sealed connector system for demanding commercial vehicle applications

Mouser now ships the DT-XT sealed connector system from TE Connectivity. Part of the company’s DEUTSCH connector portfolio, the DT-XT sealed connector system employs advanced sealing materials highlighting a covalent bond, providing high fl

Mouser Electronics | 26-10-2021

Tool for virtual test driving expands the possibilities for testing ADAS functions

Vector has released the new version 6 of DYNA4, the tool for virtual test driving. It expands the opportunities for testing ADAS functions through numerous improvements in the environment sensor models and the visualisation of scenarios. Fu

Vector | 20-10-2021

Supporting standards for future automotive MCUs and SoC devices

Renesas Electronics Corporation is to commit to meeting the ISO/SAE 21434 road vehicles cybersecurity engineering international standard for its automotive MCUs and SoC solutions effective with new developments from January 2022. This is pa

Renesas | 18-10-2021

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