Automotive

Combining current handling up to 98.8A with exceptionally low DC resistance down to 0.45mΩ, the XAL1010 series of high-temperature, shielded power inductors have been announced by Coilcraft. Available with thirteen inductance values from 0.22-15µH, the series is offered in a rugged, molded cube-shaped package measuring just 10.0x11.3x10.0mm.

Suitable for high voltage automotive electronics in both standard & hybrid electric vehicles, the X7R High Voltage Automotive MLCCs have been introduced by AVX. The AEC-Q200 qualified capacitors are rated for 630-3000V, capacitance values of 100pF-0.15µF and are available in 1206-2220 chip sizes.

Designed for use in SEPIC DC/DC converters, the Vishay Dale IHCL devices mark the first in a series of composite-coupled inductors from Vishay. Built on Vishay's IHLP technology, the device have been optimised for SEPIC converter circuits in automotive LED lighting.

Helping automakers comply with recent worldwide government regulations for improved fuel efficiency and new emissions standards, Freescale Semiconductor announce the MC33816 programmable solenoid controller. Designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency for petrol and diesel direct fuel injection engines, the controller also suits driving dual clutch transmissions and precision solenoids in factory automation applications.

Developed specifically for automotive applications, the 2520 size XRCHA series signals the expansion of Murata America's Hybrid Crystal Resonator family. The resonator is a 100% quartz crystal unit which meets the stringent reliability requirements for this market.

Designed for next generation space-constrained automotive electronics, the TP8 series has been introduced by Vishay. AEC-Q200-qualified MicroTan solid tantalum chip capacitors, the series is suitable for bulk capacitance, energy storage, filtering, and decoupling in space-constrained automotive applications including tire pressure monitoring systems, camera modules, rearview mirrors, and remote keyless entry.

Micronas has licensed the ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC processor for its next-generation single chip brushless DC motor control solutions. High-voltage controllers with flexible peripherals and direct motor driving capabilities, the company's embedded controllers are suited for use in automotive and industrial applications.

Designed specifically for harsh operating environments, ORing Industrial Networking have introduced a series of 3U CompactPCI - Layer 2+ managed Ethernet switches. Compatibly with the IPv6 Industrial Protocol enables the CPS-3080-C, CPGS-9080-C, CPGS-9120-C and CPGS-9120-M12-C to resolve the deficiency problems that are currently faced in IP Addresses.

The new nROK 5500 railway computer from NEXCOM is tailored to host a multitude of train based applications. Featuring powerful Intel Core processors and three 3G and Wi-Fi connections, the nROK 5500 is ideal for applications including onboard surveillance, internet access service, and passenger infotainment systems, giving railway service providers the ability to keep passengers connected, entertained and safeguarded aboard.  

International Rectifier have today announced the release of a highly-compact and automotive-qualified gate drive IC, the AUIR08152S. Featuring high output current in excess of 10A, the new AUIR08152S gate drive IC shrinks system size and boosts performance in automotive and industrial high-power switching applications.