Vishay Intertechnology announced that it has extended its NTCS0603E3…..T and NTCS0805E3…..T series of automotive-grade, glass-protected NTC thermistors in the 0603 and 0805 case sizes with new electrical-resistance values at +25° C (R25). The AEC-Q200-qualified devices are now available with lower R25 values of 1 and 1.5 kW, in addition to a new 5 kW value…
Infineon extends CoolSiC M1H technology portfolio with 1200 V SiC MOSFETs
Infineon Technologies has introduced a new CoolSiC technology to its lineup: the CoolSiC MOSFET 1200 V M1H. This advanced silicon-carbide (SiC) chip will be implemented in a widely extended portfolio using the popular Easy Module family — with discrete packages using .XT interconnect technology. The M1H chip offers high flexibility and is suitable for solar…
STMicroelectronics’ automotive gate driver boosts motor-control flexibility
STMicroelectronics’ L9908 automotive, three-phase, gate-driver unit (GDU) operates in 12, 24, or 48V systems and has flexible input and output channels to fulfill several applications in conventional and hybrid/electric vehicles. Dedicated source connections to the high-side and low-side FETs (field-effect transistors) of each half bridge let users configure the output channels independently to drive various types…
TI addresses power-management design challenges for EVs and industrial applications
Texas Instruments (TI) demonstrated at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) last week, focused on how engineers can overcome some of their most pressing power-management design challenges. The company showcased the newest additions to its power-management portfolio and demonstrate system-level solutions for increasing power density, reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI), noise, and quiescent current (IQ), and…
Vishay offers new, AEC-Q200-qualified wirewound charging resistor
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new, AEC-Q200-qualified charging resistor that is the industry’s first device to feature hybrid wirewound technology in a standard package size. With a high operating temperature range up to +250° C, the Vishay MCB HRHA will serve as a pre-charge and discharge resistor in inverters and converters for electric (EV), hybrid electric…
Tata Elxsi and Renesas establish Next-Generation EV Innovation Center
Tata Elxsi, a global provider of design and technology services, and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, have announced their collaboration on a state-of-the-art design center in Bangalore that will develop targeted solutions for electric vehicles (EV). The new Next-Generation EV Innovation Center (NEVIC) was opened in January of this year. EVs…
Samsung unveils advanced automotive-memory solutions for EVs
Samsung Electronics, a global provider in advanced memory technology, has unveiled an extensive lineup of cutting-edge automotive memory solutions designed for next-generation autonomous electric vehicles (EVs). The new lineup includes a 256-gigabyte (GB) PCIe Gen3 NVMe ball grid array (BGA) SSD, 2GB GDDR6 DRAM and 2GB DDR4 DRAM for high-performance infotainment systems, as well as…
Infineon’s EasyPACK CoolSiC modules and EiceDRIVER X3 drivers chosen for alpitronic EV hypercharger
Following the successful launch of the HYC150 and HYC300 of their hypercharger product line, alpitronic recently introduced the state-of-the-art 50 kW DC electric-vehicle charger HYC50. It’s the first wall-mounted DC charger in this power range featuring two charging ports that allow fast-charging of one vehicle at 50 kW or of two vehicles simultaneously at 25…
STMicroelectronics releases new silicon-carbide devices for EVs
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is introducing its third generation of STPOWER silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs. ST’s new SiC devices are advancing the state-of-the-art in power devices for electric-vehicle (EV) powertrains and other applications where power density, energy efficiency, and reliability are important target criteria. ST has incorporated…
NI and D&V Electronics collaborate to expand EV testing system
NI, a developer of automated test and measurement systems, recently announced two new offerings to enhance testing environments and workflows for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter validation: a new Inverter Test System (ITS) and a collaboration agreement with D&V Electronics for power-level inverter test. These offerings promise to accelerate innovation for EVs by integrating test…
TI’s new transformer module technology maximizes EV drive time
Texas Instruments (TI) recently introduced the industry’s smallest and most accurate 1.5-W isolated DC/DC bias-supply module. The UCC14240-Q1 uses a proprietary integrated transformer technology to enable designers to cut their power solution size in half for use in high-voltage environments such as electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid EVs, motor-drive systems, and grid-tied inverters. With the accelerating…
NXP and MOTER partner to extend connected vehicle insurance
NXP Semiconductors and MOTER Technologies, an insurtech company focused on bridging the gap between the automotive and insurance ecosystems, have announced a secure data exchange platform. It links deep data from connected vehicles to the insurance industry to power data science solutions for risk assessment, cost modeling, and more. The platform combines NXP’s S32G2 vehicle…
Vishay’s new thin-film chip fuse is AEC-Q200 qualified
Vishay Intertechnology recently introduced a new fast-acting thin-film chip fuse. For automotive applications, the Vishay Beyschlag MFU 0603 AT is AEC-Q200 qualified and features current ratings from 0.5 A to 5.0 A. The device will be used in electric (EV) and hybrid-electric (HEV) vehicles, where it will provide protection for voltage sensing circuits in battery management systems,…
STMicroelectronics first semiconductor manufacturer to become Anchor Partner
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, has become an Anchor Partner of Startup Autobahn, which is powering innovation in the automotive sector by introducing selected dynamic new companies to established technology corporations. Startup Autobahn is created and managed by Plug and Play, the accomplished Silicon Valley accelerator and investor that historically has introduced over 35,000 startups…
MEAN WELL launches new series of portable, enclosed inverters
MEAN WELL recently launched the NTS-250P/400P, NTS-300/450, NTS-750 series of DC-AC pure sine wave inverters. Now, the company is presenting its new, NTS/NTU-1200 series of 1200W, external and portable enclosed inverters. These inverters are designed to replace the previous TS-1000 generation, offering improvements including an increase of 200W, a smaller case size, easier operation of…
Understanding battery management systems
Electric vehicles (EVs) have many benefits over internal combustion engine vehicles, including superior performance, a high energy density, less pollution, excellent acceleration, and more. But EVs are not perfect. One major drawback is the need for a costly battery system with specific maintenance requirements, including a long charge time. One of the key components of…
How shared mobility may encourage electric vehicle adoption
Given the high fuel costs for taxis and other vehicles, batteries typically offer drivers long-term savings compared to imported fossil fuels petrol or diesel. Plus, there are the environmental benefits of going electric. Although electric vehicles (EVs) are still pricey with fewer options available, that is changing. Startups and mobility companies are heavily investing in…