Automotive

EV powertrain designers face challenges when designing power system controls. General purpose chip resistors typically are rated up to only 200V or 300V where EV powertrains are typically 400V to 800V and beyond.

Toshiba has partnered with MIKROE to integrate its robust TB9083FTG gate-driver IC into the Brushless 30 Click, a compact add-on board for precise and reliable control of brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications.

Electrification within urban fleets of public transport continues to grow all over the world. Initially starting in China, while it may have taken a few years for other regions to start their own transitions, we are now seeing progress across a number of different countries and regions.

Vishay has expanded its Gen 7 platform of 120 V FRED Pt Hyperfast rectifiers with four new Automotive Grade devices in the eSMP series SMF (DO-219AB) package.

Electrification and digitalisation are profoundly transforming the automotive industry. While some carmakers have recently scaled down their electrification plans, we envision a future where affordable hybrid and electric cars will be predominant in the market.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new high power PCB relay which requires up to 51% less mounting space compared to similar 480VAC 55A relays.

Where and how much is the AI revolution changing the automotive industry? An international mobility study by MHP management and IT consultancy gives an overview, supplies current facts and figures, and provides recommendations for action for decision-makers.

Nexperia has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with KOSTAL that will enable it to produce wide bandgap (WBG) devices that more closely match the exacting requirements of automotive applications.

Novosense has announced a range of high-side switches for driving traditional resistive, inductive, and halogen lamp loads in automotive body control modules (BCM) as well as large capacitive loads commonly found in the first-level and second-level power distribution within zone control units (ZCU).

Authorised distributor Mouser Electronics is now shipping the HybridPACK Drive G2 modules from Infineon Technologies.