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…
Infineon launches new automotive smart high-side power-switch portfolio
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…
STMicroelectronics introduces automotive inertial module with certified ASIL B software library
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 offers industry’s first LPDDR Flash memory
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…
What to expect from microcontrollers in 2023
Microcontrollers are the workhorse behind most embedded systems. They serve as a compact integrated circuit (IC) designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. The programmable firmware used in these tiny computers is ideal for and fits well into several applications. Microcontrollers are neither too specific, like application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), nor too…
Infineon is first major semiconductor manufacturer to officially support Rust
The development of secure systems is critical for the automotive market. The Rust programming language — with its built-in support for memory-safe software development — is an important enabler for the design of mission-critical automotive software. Infineon Technologies is taking the first step, creating a Rust ecosystem in the embedded sector. This makes the company…
Nexperia introduces in-vehicle network ESD protection portfolio
Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, has introduced an AEC-Q101-qualified portfolio with six ESD protection devices (PESD2CANFD36XX-Q). They’re designed to protect bus lines in automotive in-vehicle networks (IVN) such as LIN, CAN, CAN-FD, FlexRay, and SENT from damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other transients. As data rates increase and vehicles feature more electrification,…
Vishay offers automotive-grade thick-film chip resistors
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of automotive-grade thick-film chip resistors in the compact 2512 case size with high working voltages up to 1415 V. The Vishay Techno CDMA series devices are designed to lower component counts and placement costs for automotive and industrial applications. The reduce PCB sizes, providing increased accuracy and stability.…
STMicroelectronics releases automotive high-side gate drivers
STMicroelectronics has released single, double, and four-channel automotive high-side gate drivers in a common PowerSSO-16 package style, with pin assignments that simplify scaling circuit designs to add more driver channels. The gate drivers target applications throughout the vehicle, including safety, comfort, powertrain, body electronics, infotainment, and driver-assistance systems. Meeting the automotive industry’s LV124 test schedule for…
Vishay offers automotive-grade polymer tantalum chip capacitors
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new automotive-grade series of vPolyTan surface-mount polymer tantalum-molded chip capacitors. Designed to deliver improved performance in high temperature, high humidity operating conditions, the AEC-Q200 qualified Vishay Polytech T51 series offers lower ESR, lower voltage derating, and a benign failure mode. The series also maintains higher volumetric efficiency than traditional tantalum…
Renesas launches intelligent power device for vehicles
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced a new automotive Intelligent Power Device (IPD) that will safely and flexibly control power distribution within vehicles — addressing the requirements of next-generation E/E (electrical/electronic) architectures. The new RAJ2810024H12HPD is available in the small TO-252-7 package and reduces the mounting area by about 40%…
Infineon and Green Hills Software partner to enhance automotive safety
Infineon Technologies and Green Hills Software, a global provider of embedded safety and security, will provide a complete ecosystem for the development and deployment of advanced safety applications for the automotive industry. This collaboration combines Infineon’s cutting-edge TRAVEO T2G Body and TRAVEO T2G Cluster microcontrollers (MCUs) with Green Hills’ comprehensive production-proven software solutions comprising of…
Rohde & Schwarz to present automotive radar and UWB testing at CES 2023
At CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz will present the R&S ATS1500C radar test chamber — a complete test solution for interference and RF performance testing of automotive radar sensors, the primary technology that enables autonomous driving. Another highlight will be an ultra-wideband (UWB) testing solution for smartphone and automotive applications using the…
Renesas and Fixstars to develop AD and ADAS AI software for R-Car SoCs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Fixstars Corporation, a global provider of multi-core CPU/GPU/FPGA acceleration technology, announced the joint development of a suite of tools that allows optimization and fast simulation of software for autonomous driving (AD) systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The technology is specifically designed for the R-Car…
New hardware support package available for MathWorks Simulink
MathWorks and Infineon Technologies have announced a hardware support package for the MathWorks Simulink products for Infineon’s latest AURIX TC4x family of automotive microcontrollers. Automotive engineers designing advanced electric vehicles, sensor fusion, and radar signal processing functions can use the hardware support package, even before silicon is available. With the package, they can validate use…
Diodes launches automotive-compliant, dual-channel decoder
Diodes Incorporated, in response to rapidly growing opportunities in pre-installed in-vehicle USB charging, has announced a highly integrated dual-channel USB Type-C protocol decoder. The DIODES AP43776Q supports USB power delivery (PD) 3.1 standard power range (SPR), programmable power supply (PPS), and Quick Charge QC5 fast-charging protocols. It also supports legacy battery charging (BC) 1.2 and…
STMicroelectronics boosts op-amp performance for automotive sector
STMicroelectronics is simplifying designers’ search for high-performing operational amplifiers (op amps) by introducing three new 6MHz rail-to-rail devices with strong all-around parameters including a wide operating voltage range and low noise. The TSB511, TSB512, and TSB514 are single, dual, and quad op amps, respectively. They can operate from a single supply in the range from 2.7V to 36V, and…