Automotive
Integrated Half Bridge Motor Controller IC
Melexis today launches the MLX80151 Half Bridge Motor Controller IC including extensive application specific firmware libraries. The MLX80151 is a new member in Melexis’ portfolio of DC and BLDC automotive motor controller solutions, which enables DC motor suppliers to introduce on-demand control, required by emissions legislation, with minimum development effort.
Really Cool Fan Control IC Drives Green Wind
Melexis today releases its super smart solution for energy-efficient cooling fan designs. The MLX90287 provides a fully integrated, robust and high performance Hall effect based fan driver IC, with the ability to control cooling fan speed using PWM or Analog signals. This device will benefit information technology equipment such as Desktop Computers, Gaming Consoles and also cooling fans in automotive applications like LED Headlights.
Submersible Molex MX150 Headers Afford Superior Sealing and Electrical Performance
Molex Incorporated recently unveiled high performance MX150™ single- and dual-row headers for use in high-temperature automotive and commercial vehicle applications. Complementing widely used and industry-recognized MX150 receptacle connectors (series 33471 and 33472), the MX150 sealing interface has been optimized to meet IP6K7 and IP6K9K sealing requirements.
Molex Boosts Electronic Content and Connectivity in Commercial Vehicles
Molex Incorporated has expanded its support to commercial vehicle OEMs and suppliers with a broad portfolio of connectors, cables, and assembly options for industrial vehicles and equipment, recreational vehicles, construction equipment, marine equipment, and industrial control modules, radios, pumps and sensors.
Robust Output Module For Harsh Environments
Jetter is launching its JXM-IO-E09 local output module, specially developed for use in vehicles and mobile working machinery.
Leoni reduces component weight by 50 percent
Leoni now offers a solid aluminium conductor for the motor vehicle industry to wire the battery as an alternative to the common copper cable. It can be shaped in three dimensions and weighs only about half as much as the conventional component. Leoni will present this product for the first time at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, together with other lightweight construction solutions.
New Generation of Position Sensors from NXP Improves Performance of Automotive Applications
NXP Semiconductors announced the release of a new generation of automotive position sensors, KMA210. The KMA210 incorporates NXP’s latest magnetoresistive sensor chip and a unique signal conditioning ASIC developed in NXP’s advanced Silicon on Insulator (SOI) ABCD9 process technology. It is the first of a new magnetic sensor family in a full system-in-package solution that requires no external components. KMA210 is specially designed to impro...
Rutronik and Renesas expand distribution contract to cover all of Europe
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH will now be distributing the entire Renesas product range throughout Europe. Both companies are working together with particular intensity in the automotive sector: Renesas Electronics has selected Rutronik as its strategic automotive distributor for all of Europe. This means that Rutronik can now also supply automotive customers not previously directly served by Renesas. Other focus markets include Industr...
Silicon Labs Introduces Industry’s First Six-Channel 5 kV Digital Isolators
Silicon Laboratories Inc introduced a family of digital isolators that offers the highest channel count, performance and data rate for demanding applications with isolation ratings up to 5 kV. The new Si86xx 3.75 kV and 5 kV digital isolators replace optocouplers in target applications requiring robust operation and high levels of insulation protection. With its 5 kV rating, the Si86xx family offers an ideal isolation solution for systems powered...
BEC connector for MXM standard in automotive applications
Yamaichi Electronics introduces the BEC-0.5-230-S9-xF-R-EDC, a board-edge connector for MXM/QSeven applications developed and tested especially for the automotive industry. This 90° SMT connector with 230 contacts and a 0.5mm pitch has outstanding features.