Automotive
SMSC Introduces Industry's First 7-Port USB 3.0 Hybrid Hub Controller Family
SMSC announced the USB553x, a family of USB 3.0 hub controllers consisting of 7-port and a 4-port offerings. These new SuperSpeed USB hubs deliver the industry's smallest footprint, hybrid speed configuration with an optimized BOM cost for designers of the emerging USB 3.0 ecosystem. The devices also feature programmable flexibility for configuration of performance enhancing features, and the ability to support 2-layer PCB designs. The USB553X fa...
SMSC Introduces Small Footprint, USB 2.0 Switches with Multiplexing, Port Protection & Battery Charger Detection
SMSC announced two products offering the latest advancements in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity, the USB3750 and USB3740. These newest additions to SMSC's family of industry-leading Hi-Speed USB connectivity products are designed for portable devices and offer a compelling USB solution for mobile battery powered applications.
Atmel Launches Industry's First LIN Transceivers in DFN Packages to Enable Smaller Footprint
Atmel Corporation today announced the availability of two stand-alone LIN (local interconnect network) transceiver ICs in DFN packages. Compared to standard SO8 packages at 5mm x 6.5mm, the DFN14 package for the ATA6670 measures at 3mm x 4.5mm, while the DFN8 package for the ATA6663 measures at 3mm x 3mm, saving about 75 percent of the overall PCB area. Space and cost savings are critical for LIN bus networking applications such as automotive bod...
Vishay Intertechnology’s VJ Automotive Series Surface-Mount MLCCs Available With Polymer Terminations to Reduce Failures Related to Board-Flex Cracking
In a move to decrease capacitor failures related to board-flex cracking, Vishay Intertechnology today introduced its new VJ automotive series of surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs), available with optional polymer terminations designed to withstand higher levels of bending stress. The devices are offered with C0G (NP0) and X5R/X7R/X8R dielectrics, each with a wide range of case sizes, voltage ratings, and capacitance values.
Hardware Accessories For Commercial Vehicles From EMKA
A large range of new hardware accessories especially for commercial vehicles has been launched by EMKA in the form of a new “Commercial-Vehicles” brochure which details locks, latches, handles, hinges and gasketing now available for vehicles from horse boxes to railway rolling stock.
Murata launches low cost series of surface mount rotary position sensors aimed at automotive applications
Murata today announced the mass production of the SV03 series of low profile surface mount rotary position sensors. Measuring just 11 x 12 x 2.1 mm and weighing only 0.4 g, these compact sensors are idea for use in a range of automotive applications.
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V to +36 V. The OPA171-Q1 offers high-precision performance in a cost-effective, low-power device. In addition to industry-standard packaging, the device is available for automotive qualification in the SOT-553 micro package, which is 50-percent smaller than comparable...
ATS685LSH Two-Wire, Zero Speed Differential Gear Tooth Sensor IC
The ATS685LSH is an optimized Hall-effect sensing integrated circuit and rare-earth pellet combination that provides a user-friendly solution for true zero-speed digital gear-tooth sensing in two-wire applications. The sensor IC consists of a single-shot molded plastic package that includes a samarium cobalt pellet, a pole piece, and a Hall Effect IC that has been optimized to the magnetic circuit. This small package can be easily assembled and u...
ATS627LSG True Zero Speed, Low Jitter, High Accuracy Position Sensor IC
The ATS627 is a true zero-speed gear tooth sensor IC consisting of an optimized Hall IC and rare earth pellet configuration in a single overmolded package. The integrated circuit provides a manufacturer-friendly solution for digital gear tooth sensing applications. This small package can be easily assembled and used in conjunction with gears of various shapes and sizes.
Allegro MicroSystems Inc Announces New Full-Bridge DMOS PWM Motor Driver ICs With Internal Fixed Off-time PWM for Adjustable Current Limit
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announces the release of two devices that complement the next generation family of fully-integrated single, full-bridge motor driver ICs. Allegro’s A4952 and A4953 are designed for use in brush DC motor drive applications and are rated for peak output currents to ±2 A, and operating voltages to 40 V. Input terminals are provided for use in controlling the speed and direction of a DC motor with externally applied PWM ...