Automotive & Transport


Power disconnect solution enables faster and safer DC fast charging

Sensata Technologies has released its new power disconnect solution to enable faster and safer DC fast charging. Its' unique solution consolidates contactors and GigaFuses from its leading Gigavac product brand to offer customers a value-ad

Sensata Technologies | 13-07-2021

Automotive buck converter optimised for power density and low EMI

The Texas Instruments LM6x4xx-Q1 buck regulator family are automotive-focused regulators offering fixed or an adjustable output voltage which can be set from 1V to 95% of expected input voltage. These regulators function under a wide input

Texas Instruments | 12-07-2021

Exact-fit diagnostic tester with remote functionality

With version 8 of the vehicle diagnostic tester Indigo, Vector provides new possibilities to individualise and optimise remote diagnostics. With the new Plugin Installer Concept and the SDK, the user customises the functionality. Also, remo

Vector | 12-07-2021

Inductors for automotive power circuits

TDK HPL505032F1 Inductors, available now from Mouser, are high-current, low-inductance products employed for power circuits in CPU and GPU, such as ADAS. These inductors deliver high power efficiency by utilising a low-resistance frame for

Mouser Electronics | 09-07-2021

Backlight driver sustains full and constant brightness of in-car displays

Maxim Integrated Products has released the four-channel, low-voltage MAX25512 automotive LED backlight driver with integrated boost converter. It is claimed to be the only integrated solution that maintains full, constant brightness of in-c

Maxim | 09-07-2021

Companies cooperate to improve the journey from engineering to aftersales

Vector is cooperating with Somit Solutions. The cooperation aims to equip workshops with the information they require to support swiftly changing automotive technology. Automotive trends and the influence of consumer technology are forci

Vector | 29-06-2021

eBook highlights applications for automotive grade electronic components

Mouser has released a new eBook in collaboration with Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, examining the high-performance solutions needed to support automotive solutions ranging from EV charging to infotainment systems. In 'An Automotive Grade Abo

Mouser Electronics | 25-06-2021

Automotive motor control solutions meet growing demands

Infineon Technologies Automotive Motor Control Solutions, available now from Mouser, are employed for the environmental and application demands of the automotive industry. The demands have influenced the replacement of mechanical solutions

Mouser Electronics | 22-06-2021

Automotive-compliant LED driver simplifies rear lighting designs

Diodes Incorporated expands its portfolio of devices supporting automotive exterior illumination with the launch of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver aimed at simplifying rear lamp cluster designs. Rated for 125C ambient temper

Diodes Inc | 17-06-2021

Scope expanded of solid-state LiDAR transportation monitoring solution

Toshiba Corporation has an updated version of its solid-state LiDAR solution. This new unit delivers what is claimed to be the world’s smallest volume, along with industry-leading resilience to wind and vibrations. It supports a detection r

Toshiba | 17-06-2021

Automotive window voltage monitor with built-in self-test for ADAS

Designers working to deliver automotive functional safety in ADAS can now decrease solution size and complexity with the MAX16137 single-window voltage monitor with BIST from Maxim Integrated Products. This window monitor IC gives robust pr

Maxim | 17-06-2021

Position sensors reinvented for mainstream automotive applications

Melexis has expanded its portfolio of non-contact position sensors with two new devices which complement the current MLX90364/5/6/7 products. The MLX90421 and MLX90422 are based on the company’s Triaxis high-accuracy magnetic sensing techno

Melexis | 16-06-2021

High-performance automotive-grade MCU family for safety systems

Texas Instruments TMS570LS1227 16/32-Bit RISC Flash MCU, available now from Mouser, is a high-performance automotive-grade microcontroller family for safety systems. The safety architecture comprises dual CPUs in lockstep, CPU and memory BI

Mouser Electronics | 14-06-2021

New eBook explores the future of automotive design and manufacturing

Mouser has published a new eBook in collaboration with Microchip Technology, highlighting the products and technologies facilitating the next generation of automotive solutions. In 'Enabling the Future of Mobility', thought leaders from the

Mouser Electronics | 10-06-2021