STMicroelectronics’ L99LDLH32 linear current regulator delivers a convenient, integrated solution for dynamic automotive lighting controlled using the lightweight CAN FD Light protocol. Ideal for use with OLED lamps that provide bright, homogeneous, and high-contrast lighting from a small surface area, the new driver lets designers produce complex light patterns and effects that enhance safety and…
Infineon offers DC-DC controller for full LED headlamps without a microcontroller
LED lighting is becoming more important in every car segment: It increases road safety and enables new design trends, such as flexible styling. To address the resulting requirements, Infineon Technologies is expanding its LITIX Power family with the dual-channel, stand-alone DC-DC controller TLD6098-2ES. The controller is the first product that can drive a full LED…
Toshiba releases high-peak output current photocouplers
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced two photocouplers, “TLP5705H” and “TLP5702H,” housed in a thin SO6L package, for use as insulated gate drivers for small to medium-capacity IGBTs/MOSFETs. Volume shipments have already begun. TLP5705H is Toshiba’s first product to deliver a peak output current rating of ±5.0A in a thin package (SO6L) of only…
Allegro brings high-end LED lighting technology to mainstream vehicles
Allegro MicroSystems, a global provider in sensing and power solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, has expanded its automotive lighting portfolio to include two new offerings for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications. A unique solution in the market, the A80803 leverages multi-topology conversion and patented IP to enable smooth high/low/high beam transitions in a…
Melexis launches intelligent OLED controller for automotive applications
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has introduced the MLX81130, a highly integrated, intelligent controller allowing both LEDs and OLEDs to be driven by a single device. Designed to support ASIL B system integration, the MLX81130 in a QFN 5×5 package features 25 programmable constant-current sources. It has been designed to operate in single-master, multiple-slave…
Diodes launches new automotive-compliant LED driver
Diodes Incorporated has expanded its portfolio of devices supporting automotive exterior illumination with the introduction of the AL5873Q three-channel linear LED driver, targeted at simplifying rear lamp cluster designs. Rated for 125° C ambient-temperature operation, this automotive-compliant, AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified device meets the demands of next generation vehicle design. It also providing energy and…