Automotive

Volt Time has launched its new Source 2 EV charger, developed in collaboration with Versinetic, the UK-based experts in EV charging technology.

Safety is a paramount concern in electric vehicles (EVs). The high energy density of lithium-ion batteries, a typical choice in EVs, poses risks of failure if the operating conditions deviate from those for which the battery has been designed.

Infineon is launching the new MOTIX TLE9189 gate driver IC for safety-critical applications for 12V brushless DC (BLDC) motors.

Innoscience Technology has expanded its portfolio with two 100V automotive-grade GaN devices.

Vishay Intertechnology recently introduced a new series of inrush current limiting positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors.

Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, ESCATEC, has successfully integrated a UV light feature to its die bonder, significantly enhancing the precision and efficiency of the micro-assembly processes.

Perforce Software, a global provider of enterprise DevOps solutions, has announced its version control platform Helix Core has achieved ISO 26262 Functional Safety Process Certification by internationally-accredited certification body TÜV SÜD.

Keysight Technologies and Analog Devices (ADI), a global semiconductor specialist, have collaborated to create a comprehensive test solution for Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL2TM) devices.

Toshiba Electronics has partnered with MIKROE to integrate its Smart Motor Control Driver IC (SmartMCD) into the SmartMCD TB9M003FG board, streamlining prototyping phase for automotive applications.

The Faraday Institution’s latest report on UK gigafactories finds that they could support 35,000 jobs by 2040, along with a further 65,000 in the supply chain, but warns that the UK is not moving quickly enough.