Automotive & Transport


Control MCU increases performance and efficiency of motor control and power conversion systems

Infineon Technologies AG has released PSOC Control, the newest family of high-performance Arm Cortex-M33 based MCUs. With the support of system design tools and software in ModusToolbox, this comprehensive solution permits developers to cre

Infineon | 24-01-2025

New step-down DC-DC converters with lowest quiescent current enhance design flexibility

Nexperia has introduced a new series of step-down DC-DC converters that provide devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powere

Nexperia | 24-01-2025

High-reliability and low-loss SiC MOSFETs target energy and EV charging applications

SemiQ SiC solutions for ultra-efficient, high-performance, and high-voltage applications, has released a family of 1700V SiC MOSFETs designed to fulfil the requirements of medium-voltage high-power conversion applications, such as photovolt

SemiQ | 24-01-2025

MEMS absolute pressure sensor for automotive and EV thermal management apps

Mouser now stocks the Melexis MLX90834 Triphibian absolute pressure sensor. Expanding upon the company's highly comprehensive family of MLX9083x Triphibian pressure sensors, the new sensor delivers a flexible, robust factory-calibrated MEMS

Mouser Electronics | 22-01-2025

Single-row 1.27mm connectors and cable assemblies for industrial and EV applications

Harwin has expanded its Kontrol range of industrial board-to-board interconnects (BBi), adding single-row connectors and cables to the 1.27mm pitch (0.05") connectors. The range has been designed to bridge the gap between high-end connector

Harwin | 22-01-2025

New PCIe 16-lane switches provides versatility for auto and embedded computing

Efficient management of high-bandwidth data transfer and seamless communication between multiple devices or subsystems are critical in automotive, industrial and data centre applications, making PCIe switches an indispensable solution. They

Microchip Technology | 22-01-2025

MEMS-based ultrasound transducer enables new industrial and medical use cases

Infineon Technologies AG has made notable progress in developing the capacitive micromechanical ultrasonic transducers (CMUT) technology. The technology allows the company to manufacture the first integrated one-chip solution for a MEMS-bas

Infineon | 22-01-2025

Compact haptic reactor achieves a 90% reduction in size

Alps Alpine has released the compact Haptic Reactor 'U-Type', which achieves approximately 90% size reduction (by volume) compared to its predecessors. Maintaining high-vibration performance, this new model can be installed in tight spaces

Alps Alpine | 22-01-2025

Ultra-low latency MCU supports the use of GaN and SiC technologies

The Texas Instruments TMS320F28P55x (F28P55x) is a member of the C2000 real-time MCU family of scalable, ultra-low latency devices developed for efficiency in power electronics, including but not limited to high power density, high switchin

Texas Instruments | 21-01-2025

Support added in RISC-V IP for automotive high safety and security applications

HighTec EDV-Systeme GmbH has added support for Nuclei System Technology's RISC-V CPU IP. Its automotive-grade LLVM open-source-based C/C++ compiler tools are safety-qualified according to ISO 26262 up to ASIL D. Automotive software develope

HighTec EDV-Systeme | 21-01-2025

Full-bridge ICs for smart brushed DC motor applications enable comfort in vehicles

Automotive manufacturers seek more reliable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective semiconductor solutions that work effectively even under harsh conditions. To meet this demand, Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its portfolio with the M

Infineon | 20-01-2025

Wi-Fi 7 module for superior Apple CarPlay and Android Auto user experience

Connect more concurrent users with the advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities of the Snapdragon® Auto Connectivity Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This platform powers RUBY-W2, which supports automotive-grade connectivity with high through

U-Blox | 20-01-2025

Sense resistor power rating increased to 3W

Attaining high-efficiency current sensing demands shunt resistors that combine low resistance values with robust power handling. However, finding sense resistors that deliver a high power-to-size ratio and affordable pricing can often be ch

Stackpole | 17-01-2025

Battery protection IC transforms automotive safety backup power systems

ABLIC has launched the S-19161A/B, enabling automotive manufacturers to miniaturise backup power systems significantly. Operating at 125C, this IC enables vehicle manufacturers to replace multiple nickel hydride batteries with a single lith

ABLIC | 17-01-2025