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…

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 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…

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 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 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 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…

Vehicles with fully or partially electrified drivetrains will account for two-thirds of cars produced by 2028, as per analyst forecasts. This rapid growth of electromobility is driving the demand for power semiconductors. Against this background, Infineon Technologies and Semikron Danfoss have signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. Infineon will…

Since relays and fuses cannot meet the requirements of modern E/E vehicle architectures, partial or complete electrification of the primary and secondary power distribution must be taken into account. To address this issue, Infineon Technologies has launched a new generation of ultra-low ohmic high-side switches in a TO-leadless package, the Power PROFET + 12V switch…

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…

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…

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 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 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 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…

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 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…

Today, almost every new car is equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the automotive industry is striving for even higher automation. Such safety-critical systems require a dependable and intelligent board net architecture and, in combination with more comfort functionalities, lead to an increasing number of loads. The E/E architecture further requires reliable and intelligent…

The STMicroelectronics ASM330LHB automotive-qualified MEMS inertial-sensing module provides accurate measurements for a variety of vehicle functions and, with the dedicated software provided, addresses functional-safety applications up to ASIL B. The module contains a 3-axis digital accelerometer and 3-axis digital gyroscope, designed for a lifetime on the road, and provides a six-channel synchronized output. Its high-accuracy inertial…

Infineon Technologies has launched the industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory to enable next-generation automotive E/E architectures. The Infineon SEMPER X1 LPDDR Flash offers safe, reliable, and real-time code execution critical for automotive domain and zone controllers. The new device delivers eight times the performance of current NOR Flash memories and achieves 20 times faster random…