Automotive
AVX automotive varistors exhibit fastest ESD response time
AVX has introduced the new TransFeed Automotive Series, which combines the best electrical characteristics of its TransGuard Transient Voltage Suppressors and its Feedthru Capacitors in a single chip to provide state-of-the-art overvoltage circuit protection and EMI reduction over a much broader range of frequencies than comparable devices.
Continental Ensures Seating Comfort in All Classes
The seat is a major comfort factor in a car. International automotive supplier Continental is using intelligent electronics to transform car seats into multifunctional component features. The company provides the controls for diverse electric adjustments, sees to the integration of air conditioning, and realizes memory, massage, and numerous safety functions. We make a wide range of seat functions possible and use innovative electronic controls t...
Low-Loss Chokes For Inverters In Rail Vehicles
SMP has developed a range of chokes for use in railway technology. The inductive components are installed in the inverters for three-phase asynchronous motors and on-board units. They are low-loss, resistant to temperature and impact, and quiet.
Sherborne Sensors announces rail industry optimised LSOC Servo Inclinometer
Sherborne Sensors has today announced the release of a flexure suspension, high accuracy servo inclinometer customised for the rail industry.
Automotive Rectifiers from Diodes Incorporated Provide up to Ten Times Greater Avalanche Capability
Diodes Incorporated has introduced a family of its Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) qualified to the AECQ101 high-reliability automotive standard and backed by PPAP level 3 documentation. The parts are 100% avalanche tested and proven to deliver a reverse-avalanche capability of between three to ten times greater than competing Schottky alternatives.
SynQor Mil-COTS transient filters unveiled by Luso Electronics
The availability of a new line of Mil-COTS of half-brick transient EMI filters has been launched by Luso Electronics Distribution. Designed and manufactured to comply with a wide range of military standards, the filters also meet the requirements of DEF STAN 61-5 Part 6 Issue 6, which deals with 12V vehicle systems as well as the 24/28V systems commonly used in military vehicles.
Performance Boost for M-LOG Data Logger Systems from IPETRONIK
IPETRONIK's business sector IPEmeasure delivers the M-LOG Upgrade Package. An upgraded M-LOG data logger features a performance increase of up to 60% compared to conventional CAN data processing. The new reserve capacity can be used for additional calculations, trigger functions and storage groups.
Amplicon Launch 3G Routers For Rolling Stock
The Digi TransPort WR44 RR, with locomotive industry certifications, flexible communications and state-of-the-art security, is ideal for on-board rail applications such as locomotive communications and monitoring, passenger Internet access and Positive Train Control (PTC).
Hylec-APL Helps The Rail Industry Stay On Track With Regulations
Specifying electrical components for applications which will be used within the rail industry can be a daunting task. Not only can the operating environments be extremely hard wearing, with high volumes of dust and debris found trackside, but there are many safety certifications which must be met due to the inherent dangers of carrying high volumes of passengers at high speeds surrounded by high voltages. Even components as simple as the humble c...
Freescale S12 MagniV Mixed-Signal MCUs Help Solve Automotive Electronics Technology Challenges in China
Automobile sales in China are booming, with a 13 percent year-over-year gain for April 2013, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. At the same time, the amount of electronic content per vehicle continues to increase as automakers add features to differentiate themselves in this highly competitive market. To help address the need for cost-effective vehicle electronic systems, the Freescale Semiconductor S12 MagniV mixed-s...