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OSRAM Opto Semiconductors joins the ISELED Alliance
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has joined the ISELED Alliance. The alliance was founded in 2016 to further develop and market the ‘digital LED’ (controller chip with three coloured LED chips) for an innovative LED lighting concept for vehicle interiors.In addition to OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Inova Semiconductors, Dominant Opto Technologies, Lucie Labs, Melexis, OLSA Group, NXP, TE Connectivity, the University of Pforzheim and Valeo have ...
LIN-based chipset offers integrated solution for window lift applications
A new integrated sense and brushed motor drive solution has been announced by Melexis, primarily intended for automotive automation applications such as seat movement, window lift and sun roofs.
What is the current status of the MEMS pressure sensor industry?
“The MEMS pressure sensor market will grow by 3.8% per year, reaching a value of $2bn in 2023,”announcedYole Développement (Yole)in its new MEMS & Sensors report:MEMS Pressure Sensor Market & Technologies.Pressure sensors are used in a wide variety of applications and the market growth is very variable depending on the application.
Automotive applications drive pressure sensor market
A new review has been released to complement an existing technology and market report from Yole Développement (Yole). The comparative review of pressure sensor chips, modules and TPMS, Mems Pressure Sensor Market and Technologies 2018, has been conducted by System Plus Consulting, part of the Yole Group.
Magnetic position sensor meets demanding automotive applications
Melexis has announced a next-gen monolithic magnetic sensor family, consisting of the MLX90371 and MLX90372, which provides robust absolute position sensing for automotive applications including powertrain actuators, pedals, and gear shifters.
Automotive-grade fan driver ICs for small applications
Global microelectronics engineering company, Melexis, has announced new automotive-grade fan driver ICs for automotive and other applications where a highly reliable, ultra-small solution is needed.The US168KLD and US169KLD are automotive grade single-chip solutions for driving single-coil brushless DC fans and motors.
Pressure sensor suitable for harsh automotive applications
A highly accurate pressure sensor has been announced by Melexis, intended for harsh media applications, especially in the automotive sector.The MLX90818 is a packaged absolute pressure sensor that is factory-calibrated to cover the range 1.0-5.5 bar, making it suitable for normally aspirated, direct injection and turbocharged engine applications. The highly integrated sensor includes provision for an external NTC for temperature measurement and i...
Electric vehicles are taking over the automotive market
Without a doubt, the market for electric vehicles is growing rapidly. While we are still in the initial phase there are several signs that the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) market is emerging from its infancy. Figures from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) confirm this; whereas in 2010 the worldwide electric vehicle market was more or less zero, by 2015 over half a million electric cars had been sold - and sales are continu...
SMD device measures the temperature of your dinner
Global microelectronics engineering company, Melexis, has announced a new family of miniature far infrared (FIR) sensors for use in multiple applications where accurate temperature measurement is required. The MLX90632 family is based upon Melexis' established FIR technology that utilises the fact that every object emits heat radiation.
Belgian manufacturing facility expands sustainably
Global microelectronics engineering company, Melexis, has announced a significant expansion of manufacturing space and people at its R&D and manufacturing facility in Ypres, Belgium. The site is focused on Melexis flagship products - position sensors and sensor interfaces.In 2013, the company invested around €10m adding a new production unit to the Ypres facility. The 7,000m2facility will now be further extended by 1,300m2to create addit...