Automotive

Super Talent Technology announces a development project to make the dedicated Automotive Solid State Drive (SSD) based on Novachips SATA 6Gbps SSD controller, NVS3600.

W. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of adhesive vents with a new product specifically engineered for small enclosures, such as displays for electric bikes, mobility aids, and heavy duty equipment. With the smallest footprint in the GORE Protective Vent line, the VE80205 vent improves the integrity, reliability and safety of electronic components in harsh weather by equalizing pressure and reducing condensation.

The MAX16963 is a high-efficiency, dual synchronous step-down converter that operates with a 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage range and provides a 0.8V to 3.6V output voltage range. The device delivers up to 1.5A of load current per output. The low input/output voltage range and the ability to provide high output currents make this device ideal for on-board point-of-load and postregulation applications. The device achieves ±3% output error over load, ...

Lane Electronics announces the Souriau 8STA Series of circular connectors designed specifically for motorsport and other applications where high performance, size and weight are key factors.

Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has launched mass production of metal terminal monolithic ceramic capacitors that achieve high ripple-current resistance and high effective capacitance. The KR3 series for general-purpose applications and KC3 series for automotive applications are now available. The KR3 series capacitors comply with JIS standards and are optimal for general consumer and industrial electronic devices that are subject to thermal stress...

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.

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.

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 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 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.