Automotive

Melexis announces its next generation IC family for sensor-less and sensor based BLDC motor control in automotive applications. The new IC family consists of 4 base members; the MLX81205, MLX81207, MLX81210 and MLX81215. Each is available with a variety of memory configurations and in different package options. They all follow the very successful MLX81200 core integration concept - combining a voltage regulator, LIN transceiver, microcontroller u...

Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a smart high-side switch family that specifically addresses advanced electrical load control in automotive body electronics. The family provides an alternative to discrete MOSFET solutions, integrating protection and diagnostic features in order to reduce component count and PCB complexity, while offering better system reliability.

Axiomtek rolls out the tBOX311-820-FL, a in-vehicle rugged embedded box system incorporating low power consumption Intel Atom processor Z520PT 1.33 GHz with Intel US15WPT chipset. Especially designed to fit vehicle applications, it is certified with an eMark and ISO-7637 standard. Built with numerous robust features, this IP40-rated unit is ideal for mobile surveillance, fleet management, toll system, intersection traffic control and much more.

austriamicrosystems’ Full Service Foundry business unit today announced an extension of its 0.35µm High-Voltage CMOS fabrication service, offering Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection up to 8kV at 50V and up to 4kV at 120V operating voltage in Integrated Circuits (ICs) fabricated on its specialist H35 process.

Delphi Automotive's new exhaust gas heat exchanger (EGHX) will reduce CO2 emissions, provide faster cabin warm-up, improve safety and yield substantial savings during cold starts. The system also recovers heat normally lost in the exhaust system, warming the powertrain coolant directly or as an intermediate for warming other powertrain fluids more quickly.

Delphi Automotive has launched its new line of OCS sealed and unsealed connectors and terminals for use in standard automotive, light and commercial vehicle markets. The series, on display at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress this week, is engineered with innovative terminal and connector features to improve connection system vehicle warranty performance. Delphi OCS incorporates industry standard housing footprints and terminal c...

Delphi Automotive is displaying its Wireless Device Charging System at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress this week. Currently under development, the system transmits power over distance to deliver a charge without precise positioning of the electronic device receiving the charge. It would eliminate the clutter, inconvenience and distractions associated with multiple charging cords in the vehicle cabin and replace them with a safe...

STMicroelectronics today unveiled the world’s first motion sensor that measures very high accelerations along all three axes at ultra-low current consumption. ST’s H3LIS331DL accelerometers address the need for precise shock detection up to 400 g2 in space- and power-constrained applications, from car black boxes to medical monitoring devices and sports equipment.

Analog Devices, Inc today introduced a series of voltage references offering the industry’s best combination of noise performance, initial output voltage accuracy, low temperature coefficient (TC), and excellent long-term stability at unmatched price points. The new ADR45xx series (ADR4520, ADR4525, ADR4530, ADR4533, ADR4540 and ADR4550) of voltage references are specifically suited for high-resolution data converters and precision applications...

Atmel Corporation today announced the availability of a new secure, ultra-low-power micromodule transponder based on an Atmel AVR microcontroller (MCU). Used for remote keyless entry systems in vehicles, the ATA5580 transponder includes the Atmel open immobilizer protocol stack with a built-in, high-performance AES-128 hardware cryptographic unit, a low-frequency (LF) immobilizer interface for power supply and bi-directional communication, and an...