Automotive
Freescale develops world’s most advanced powertrain microcontroller, helping drive auto industry to 55 MPG
Freescale Semiconductor today announced the new Qorivva MPC5777M multicore microcontroller (MCU), the latest advancement in its extensive Qorivva product line. This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by providing outstanding performance for a new generation of engine management solutions.
Syfer’s High Power EMI Filters Get More Amps
For high power EMI filtering applications, where high current ratings are required, Syfer Technology has announced the SLV range of DC and AC feedthrough capacitors rated at 200A. This complements the extension to the existing SLG range rated at 100A. Typical applications for both ranges are considered to be power supplies, electric vehicles/ plug-in hybrids, radar and military vehicles.
Eight-Channel Configurable 1A Buck DC/DCs for Multi-Rail Systems
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3375, a highly-integrated general-purpose power management solution for systems requiring multiple low voltage power supplies. The device features eight independent 1A channels with I²C control, flexible sequencing and fault monitoring in a compact QFN package. Each channel is a high efficiency synchronous step-down regulator with its own independent 2.25V to 5.5V input supply and an output voltage ...
AVX’s New MLC Capacitor Series Provides Superior Protection Against ESD Strikes
AVX Corporation has developed a new series of enhanced MLC capacitors specifically designed for general ESD protection. Available in standard 0603, 0805, and 1206 case sizes, the new ESD-Safe MLC Chip’s small footprint makes them ideal for high density electronic devices like automotive modules, which often use ESD caps on nearly every pin.
Atmel Introduces Miniature LIN Family with Lowest Power Consumption for Automotive Switch Scan and Ambient Lighting Applications
Atmel Corporation, today announced the availability of a new LIN family for automotive switch scan applications and in-vehicle ambient lighting control. The new devices, Atmel’s ATA664151 and ATA664251, include a broad range of on-chip functionalities that competing solutions can achieve only by combining multiple devices.
Murata Extends Line-Up Of High Permissive Current Capacitor Series Aimed At Automotive Applications
Murata today announced line-up additions to its EVC series of high permissive current capacitors aimed at automotive applications. Three new multilayer monolithic ceramic capacitors products have been designed for the power electronics market. These surface mounting capacitors, measuring 16 x 20 mm and having an EIA U2J temperature characteristic offering an operating temperature range from -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C. An absolute maximum cas...
IQD launches new low phase noise and low power clock oscillator
IQD’s new CFPS-115 crystal clock oscillator offers two key features; low phase noise and low current consumption. At 40.0MHz the phase noise performance is -80dBc/Hz at 10Hz offset and -145dBc/Hz at 1kHz offset, figures which are around 5dBc better than similar design parts. In addition, the new model offers low power consumption of around only 7mA; this compares with a normal SMD oscillator where current consumption would typically be around 2...
Melexis unveils first monolithic slave IC for LIN-based RGB LED control - enabling cost effective automotive ambient lighting
Melexis has introduced the MLX81106 - the industry’s first LIN RGB LED slave to be incorporated onto a single semiconductor die. This highly advanced, freely-programmable IC addresses the emergence of automotive LIN RGB ambient lighting systems and is capable of driving up to 4 LEDs directly thanks to its integrated constant current sources. Every output can be programmed to a maximum current of 35 mA through the built-in Flash memory. All ...
PROVERTHA produces customer-specific connectors and robust battery leads and sensor cables for the automotive industry
Within the scope of its extensive portfolio for the automotive industry, besides producing customer-specific connectors, PROVERTHA Automotive Solutions also offers the fully automated, process-reliable production of battery and sensor cables.
Toshiba Launches Li-Ion Battery Monitor Chipset For Automotive Applications
Toshiba America Electronic Component, Inc. today announced its Li-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. The chipset includes the industry's first1 battery monitor IC capable of checking up to 16 cells per one IC, which simplifies design and lowers costs by reducing the number of components required in an automotive battery monitoring system. The new Toshiba chipset is ideal for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Electric Vehicl...