Automotive

NXP Semiconductors have today announced the industry's first transistors in a 1.1-mm x 1-mm x 0.37-mm low-profile DFN package. Consisting of 25 types, the new portfolio includes low RDSon MOSFETs, low saturation transistors and general purpose transistors that boost current capabilities up to 3.2 A. Ideal for power management and load switches in portable and space-constrained applications, the new transistors feature ultra-small form factor and...

Very few environments test the integrity and reliability of electronic components like motorsport. Temperature extremes, vibration, moisture and sometimes violent impacts can all combine to provide a severe test for all types of components - particularly electronic connector systems.

Designed to deliver stable performance under harsh environmental conditions, the enhanced MC AT professional and precision series of automotive thin film chip resistors from Vishay come in standard case sizes from 0402 to 1206. The Vishay Beyschlag devices now offer lower TCR down to ± 10 ppm/K and a wider range of resistance values from 1 Ω to 1 MΩ.

ams have today annoucned a vastly simplified and more robust method of implementing cell monitoring and balancing in lithium battery systems.  A new highly integrated chip, the AS8506 performs distributed cell monitoring and balancing operations for stacked cell modules, including Safe Operating Area checks and passive or active cell balancing.

The designers of China’s high speed, cross country bullet train have incorporated absorption circuit inductors (AMCs) and auxiliary transformers manufactured by power equipment manufacturer REO. The components have helped the train improve both safety and passenger comfort.

The ACPL-32JT, a new automotive 2.5A smart gate drive optocoupler device, has been announced by Avago Technologies. Enabling isolated power supply in automotive powertrain systems, the ACPL-32JT features an integrated flyback controller supporting regulated output voltage and a full set of fail-safe IGBT diagnostics, protection and fault reporting in support of automotive functional safety requirements.

Reducing fuel consumption and emissions is a top priority for many automobile manufacturers. To meet both today’s Euro5 standard and future emission regulations, vehicles must be made more efficient. This is why more and more vehicle functions that were once mechanically or hydraulically driven are being replaced by electrical components. Compressors, pumps, and even motors are just a few common examples to mention. As engine control become...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new precision automotive thin film chip resistor featuring high-temperature operation to +155 °C with 100 % power, derated linearly to 0 mW power at +250°C. Providing a nearly 100 °C extension in operating temperature range over traditional thin film chip resistors, the AEC-Q200-qualified PATT offers a low absolute TCR as low as ± 25 ppm/°C and laser-trimmed toleranc...

TDK Corporation presents the new CGA3EA series of automotive grade MLCCs that meet the ESD immunity requirements according to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard. The new components are available in package size 1608 (EIA 0603) and offer rated capacitances ranging from 1 nF to 10 nF and a rated voltage of 100 V. The new series comprises two lineups of MLCCs with different thermal characteristics: C0G components with a temperature range of -55°C to +12...

IP surveillance is surely the next trend in railway industry. With gaining data transmission requirement, surveillance quality is more critical. Establishing a stable, secure, efficient and high-quality network is the main concern. For offering the ideal solutions, ORing is pleased to provide the EN50155 certified unmanaged PoE Ethernet switch – TPS-141TX-M12, which meets the requirements in railway application.