Microchip - Portfolio of Semiconductors Specified for Operation up to 150°C Ambient

With increasing market requirements for ICs specified for operation at temperatures greater than 125°C, Microchip’s portfolio of devices that are qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 0 requirements address these market demands. With the largest and broadest portfolio of ICs for high-temperature applications, Microchip‘s high-temperature products enable better connectivity, more intelligent motor control, improved system efficiency and lower system cost when compared to mechanical, or previously-available electronic solutions.

The ability to mount silicon directly onto high-temperature assemblies means that Brushless DC (BLDC) motors can be used in place of mechanical, belt-driven actuators for water pumps, engine cooling fans, turbocharger waste gates, and throttle-control applications. This improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions by enabling intelligent use of more efficient, on-demand technology. Sensors can now be placed directly into automotive gearboxes, engine-coolant systems and oil reservoirs. MCUs featuring CAN and LIN connectivity enable small footprints and efficient bus connections. The elimination of heat shields and extra wiring saves cost and complexity for industrial and automotive applications. Additionally, active electronics can be mounted onto sterile medical instruments and function during the autoclave sterilization process.