Infineon Technologies announced its new TRAVEO T2G Cluster family of automotive microcontrollers (MCU) with a new graphic engine. The engine features a new smart rendering technology and delivers outstanding performance for automotive graphics applications. With a small footprint, the new MCUs simplify OEM integration and reduce BOM costs, making them an ideal solution for advanced…
STMicroelectronics offers op amps for sensor signal conditioning
STMicroelectronics’ TSB182 dual-operational amplifier is featured for high-accuracy signal conditioning with sensors, including maximum 20µV input offset voltage, 100nV/° C drift over temperature, and 4V-36V operating range for medium-voltage applications. In addition to its high accuracy, stability, and wide supply-voltage range, the TSB182 is specified from -40° to 125° C. With a maximum offset voltage of…
STMicroelectronics introduces all-in-one automotive power-management IC
STMicroelectronics‘ new SPSB081 automotive power-management IC is a Swiss Army Knife of features including a main fixed-voltage low-dropout regulator (LDO), a secondary programmable LDO, four high-side drivers, a CAN FD transceiver, and an optional LIN transceiver. The ICs provide multiple standby modes with very low quiescent current and programmable local or remote wake-up to help…
Texas Instruments introduces new opto-emulator portfolio
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced its new opto-emulator portfolio of signal isolation semiconductors, designed to improve signal integrity, consume less power, and extend the lifetime of high-voltage industrial and automotive applications. TI’s inaugural opto-emulators are pin-to-pin compatible with the industry’s most common optocouplers, enabling seamless integration into existing designs while leveraging the unique benefits of…
Connect automotive devices with new 10BASE-T1S Ethernet solutions
Automotive designers are creating new zonal architectures in automotive applications with 10BASE-T1S Ethernet solutions. The 10BASE-T1S technology makes it possible for low-speed devices to connect to a standard Ethernet network, eliminating the need for dedicated communication systems. Expanding its portfolio of automotive-qualified Ethernet solutions, Microchip Technology recently announced a new family of LAN8650/1 MAC-PHY devices qualified…
STMicroelectronics introduces new automotive-qualified operational amplifiers
STMicroelectronics’ TSZ181H1 and dual TSZ182H1 automotive-qualified operational amplifiers (op amps) deliver high accuracy and stability over a wide (-40° to 175° C) temperature range. The high maximum operating temperature encourages use in harsh environments and in applications with long mission profiles. The op amps have very low input offset voltage, typically 3.5µV at 25° Cm, and input bias…
Mahindra becomes first global automaker to use Snapdragon Data Insights
Qualcomm Technologies and Mahindra & Mahindra, a pioneer in the SUV segment in India, announced the companies’ strategic collaboration to use the Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution cloud-connected services platform — an integrated, flexible services suite for connected cars — for upcoming Mahindra’s range of authentic SUVs. As a key component of the cloud-connected services platform,…
BMW to integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis
BMW Group and Qualcomm Technologies announced that they have extended their technology collaboration beyond driver assistance and automated driving technologies. The companies are bringing the latest Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution advancements to power BMW Group’s new vehicles for safer, smarter, and more sophisticated experiences for drivers and passengers. Leveraging both companies’ expertise in innovation, BMW…
JLR vehicles to feature 5G, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X capabilities
Qualcomm Technologies and JLR announced that the companies will work together to bring 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles across its brands Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. As a part of JLR’s efforts in building a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design, the ongoing technology collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and JLR aims…
Vishay introduces surface-mount Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifiers
Vishay Intertechnology recently introduced five new series of 60, 100, and 150 V surface-mount Trench MOS Barrier Schottky (TMBS) rectifiers in the low-profile DFN3820A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, energy, and automotive applications, the VxNL63, VxNM63, VxN103, VxNM103, and VxNM153 offer: Best-in-class current ratings up to 7 A Current…
Allegro offers high-efficiency isolated gate-driver IC
Allegro MicroSystems, a global provider in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has announced the launch of its new Power-Thru isolated gate driver. This is the first product introduced in the company’s Power-Thru portfolio. Allegro’s new isolated gate driver creates a single-package solution that drives GaN FETs with up to a…
Renesas automotive cybersecurity management ISO/SAE certified
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that its automotive Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) used for the development of microcontrollers (MCU) and system on chips (SoCs) has been defined and implemented according to International Standard ISO/SAE 21434:2021. The CSMS framework applies to Renesas’ design center in Musashi, Japan and has been…
Renesas introduces R-Car S4 Starter Kit for automotive systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a new development board for automotive gateway systems. The R-Car S4 Starter Kit is a low-cost, readily available development board for building software using the Renesas R-Car S4 system-on-chip (SoC). The SoC delivers high computing performance and an array of communication features for both cloud communication…
Infineon expands portfolio of automotive data-logging memory devices
The evolving market for automotive event data recorders (EDR) is driving demand for specialized data-logging memory devices that instantly capture and reliably store critical data for decades. To this end, Infineon Technologies has introduced two new Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM) memory devices in 1Mbit and 4Mbit densities to its EXCELON F-RAM family. The 1Mbit devices are…
Infineon expanding its automotive microphone portfolio
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) ensures a quiet vehicle interior and provides passengers with a more relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, using advanced ANC solutions instead of passive damping methods significantly reduces vehicle weight, which benefits vehicle efficiency. For ANC systems with an analog interface, Infineon Technologies is now expanding its automotive microphone portfolio with the XENSIV…
Infineon launches new barometric air-pressure sensors
Infineon Technologies has introduced two new XENSIV barometric air pressure (BAP) sensors: the KP464 and KP466 for automotive applications. While the KP464 is primarily designed for engine control management, the KP466 BAP sensor is intended for seat comfort functions. KP464 enables fuel efficiency, reducing power consumption The KP464 BAP sensor measures atmospheric pressure, which depends…
The market’s first automotive-integrated hot-swap and ORing controllers
The STMicroelectronics STPM801 is the market’s first automotive-qualified integrated hot-swap and ideal-diode controller featured for functional-safety applications. The ideal-diode controller drives an external MOSFET replacing a Schottky diode conventionally used for reverse-input protection and output-voltage holdup. The reduced voltage drop across the MOSFET reduces power dissipation during normal operation, compared to the forward voltage of the Schottky diode. When…
Infineon launches next-generation CoolSiC MOSFETs for automotive applications
Infineon presents its new generation of 1200 V CoolSiC MOSFETs in TO263-7 for automotive applications. The automotive-graded silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET generation offers high-power density and efficiency, enables bi-directional charging, and significantly reduces system cost in onboard charging (OBC) and DC-DC applications. The 1200 V CoolSiC family member offers best-in-class switching performance through 25% lower…
What are the different types of EV charging connectors?
Battery electric vehicles (EVs) have showcased rapidly growing sales figures over the last several years. There are several reasons to consider an EV aside from saving on gasoline. The prominent one, of course, is the environment. EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and research shows that they’re responsible for lower levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) than…
Infineon adds to its CoolSiC power modules for automotive applications
Infineon Technologies has launched the OptiMOS 7 40V MOSFET family, its latest generation of power MOSFETs for automotive applications in a variety of lead-free and robust power packages. The new family combines 300 mm thin-wafer technology with innovative packaging to deliver significant performance benefits in tiny packages. This makes the MOSFETs ideal for all standard and…