Automotive Products
Ensuring Code Quality In Mission Critical Systems
The automotive sector has driven a great deal of debug tool development in recent years, as no major brand wants to risk a recall, reliability issues or a catastrophic failure. By Barry Lock, UK Manager of Lauterbach.
Mitsubishi Electric to Release New Higher Current Automotive IPMs of the J-Series
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will announce on Power Conversion Intelligent Motion (PCIM) Europe 2013 on May 14-16 in Nuremberg, Germany, the development of higher current rated intelligent power modules (IPMs) mainly for electric- (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HV) applications. Two new models of the J-Series in 3-phase inverter configuration (6 in 1) will be introduced, based on low-loss CSTBTTM chip technology.
Rapid Prototyping and Tool Re-use
Our Qorivva MPC560xB family of 32-bit MCUs are the latest in integrated devices available for automotive body electronics applications. These scalable devices built on Power Architecture technology are supported by an enablement ecosystem that includes the StarterTRAK TRK-MPC5606B development kit with software drivers, operating systems and configuration code to help you quickly implement your designs.
Kelvin Contactor for High Power Applications Proves Performance
Multitest announces that its ecoAmp high power Kelvin contactor successfully passed a challenging evaluation for an automotive application at a European based IDM. The patent pending ecoAmp is a state-of-the-art solution for high-power applications of 1000+ amperes.
Double Shoulder Contact and movable Ground Pin QFP Test & Burn-In Socket
Yamaichi Electronics enhanced its famous double shoulder contact IC500 Open Top series by a movable ground pin option matching QFP type IC packages with exposed pads. Equipment used in today's modern life is taking over more and more smart functionalities that lead to a continuously increasing amount of embedded electronic components. At the same time, the trend for more compactness let IC packages become denser than ever.
Microchip Expands LIN 2.1/ SAE J2602-2 Portfolio With New Transceiver, System Basis Chip and System-in-Package Devices
Microchip Technology Inc today announced the expansion of its LIN portfolio with the LIN 2.1 and SAE J2602-2 compliant and low-power MCP2003A transceiver, MCP2021A, MCP2022A, MCP2025 and MCP2050 LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs), and PIC16F1829LIN System in Package (SiP). These devices include high integration options, such as a voltage regulator, windowed watchdog timer, battery monitor output and a MCU. Additionally, they feature high robustness, including high Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) levels of more than 15 kV on the LIN bus and battery-voltage pins, meeting or exceeding automotive manufacturer requirements such as Version 1.3 of the "OEM Hardware Requirements for LIN, CAN and FlexRay Interfaces in Automotive Applications." The voltage regulator that is integrated on some of the devices has also been specifically designed to operate in the automotive environment, and can withstand reverse battery conditions, +43V load dump transients and double-battery jump starts. This robustness enables reliable communication in harsh environments, and the high level of integration lowers cost and complexity while saving space
NXP Expands FlexRay Transceiver Portfolio
NXP Semiconductors today announced availability of the TJA1083, TJA1085 and TJA1086 FlexRay transceivers. NXP now delivers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of FlexRay transceivers to the automotive market - offering OEMs a one-stop shop for their FlexRay networking designs. Fully compliant with JASPAR and EPL 3.0.1 certifications, NXP's complete FlexRay portfolio is expected to further promote the adoption of FlexRay technology within the global automotive industry.
AVX Adds Several New Varistors To Its Trusted Transguard & Transguard Automotive Series
AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has added several new varistors to its trusted TransGuard and TransGuard Automotive Series. Based on AVX's reliable zinc-oxide varistor technology, the extended TransGuard series provide customers with a much broader range of voltage and energy rating options than were previously available, significantly expanding both the number and type of applications for which the series are an ideal solution.
Peregrine Semiconductor Debuts AEC-Q100 Certified SPDT RF Switch for Harsh Environment Automotive Designs
Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation today announced it has launched an Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) Q100-certified SPDT RF switch. The HaRP technology-enhanced PE42359 switch is certified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2, meaning it is qualified for operation in the extended temperature range of -40 to +105 degrees Celsius. The switch is available in a miniature 6-lead SC-70 package and is appropriate for automotive applications such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), emergency communication systems, Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), automotive multimode compenser modules, and automatic toll systems.
AVL Automotive Varistors Offer High Current and High Energy Handling
Stackpole Electronics, Inc., through its strategic alliance with KEKO Varicon, announces the AVL Series of radial leaded automotive varistors that are designed to protect automotive level electrical systems from transient voltage events. The AVL Series is designed specifically to protect 12V, 24V, and 42V automotive electrical systems.
Digital Audio Broadcast Receiver (DAB) from Maxim Integrated Enables Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Through Its RF to Bits Architecture
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc today announced the MAX2173 RF to Bits tuner for digital audio broadcast (DAB) applications in automobiles and other mobile DAB/FM products. The industry's first RF to Bits DAB/FM tuner integrates a radio tuner, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and digital filtering, and uses a digital I2S output to interface directly to digital signal processors (DSPs). RF to Bits radios will enable system designers to implement baseband pro cessing using off-the-shelf DSPs. This architectural partition will facilitate faster development times and seamless software based upgradability. This level of integration eliminates numerous external components associated with traditional RF tuners to reduce cost, BOM count, and space.
Fanless In-Vehicle Systems with Intel Core i7 to Integrate Surveillance, Digital Signage, Vehicle And Driver Monitoring
Today sees the release of our range of next-generation fanless Intel Core i7 in-vehicle computers. The LVC-5570D4-CA and the LVC-5770-7A are high performance ruggedized platforms ideal for integrating a range of in-vehicle data needs, including surveillance (both digital and analog), digital signage and video capture, vehicle location, and driver behavior monitoring.
KEMET Announces New High Temperature Tantalum Capacitor
KEMET announced its new T500 High Temperature MnO2 Series of tantalum surface mount capacitors. The T500 Series is a high temperature product that offers optimum performance characteristics in applications with operating temperatures up to 200°C. Typical applications include decoupling and filtering for various Measurement-While-Drilling or Monitoring-While-Drilling (MWD) technologies in the down-hole industry and high temperature requirements in the automotive industry.
AVX Introduces AEC-Q200-Qualified RF Chip Capacitor Series For High-Tech Automotive Applications
AVX Corporation has introduced a new series of AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors for automotive applications. Available in 0402 and 0603 case sizes, the new C0G (NP0) dielectric Automotive "U" Series capacitors exhibit ultra-low ESR, high Q, and lot-to-lot uniformity that meets or exceeds the requirements of AEC Q200. Lead-free and RoHS compliant, the new RF chip capacitors are ideal for use in automotive WiFi, collision avoidance, vehicle communications, and traffic alert system applications.
AVX Introduces AEC-Q200-Qualified RF Chip Capacitor Series For High-Tech Automotive Applications
AVX Corporation has introduced a new series of AEC-Q200-qualified RF chip capacitors for automotive applications. Available in 0402 and 0603 case sizes, the new C0G (NP0) dielectric Automotive "U" Series capacitors exhibit ultra-low ESR, high Q, and lot-to-lot uniformity that meets or exceeds the requirements of AEC Q200. Lead-free and RoHS compliant, the new RF chip capacitors are ideal for use in automotive WiFi, collision avoidance, vehicle communications, and traffic alert system applications.
New Freescale Microcontrollers Help Streamline Automotive Body Electronics Networks and Reduce Vehicle Weight
The automotive industry is changing rapidly to address complex challenges, including higher bandwidth networks, improving data security, implementing functional safety and reducing overall energy consumption. Freescale Semiconductor is expanding its Qorivva and S12 MagniV vehicle body network microcontroller (MCU) portfolios to address these challenges and bring a new level of integration and function to automotive body applications
Semtech Announces Expansion of its Automotive Qualified Product Platform for Power Management and Display Backlighting Applications
Semtech Corporation today launched two new devices in its automotive-qualified products platform. The SC5012Q is a 4-channel, high-brightness LED driver for infotainment and navigation display backlighting, and the SC220Q is a 20MHz buck regulator with X-EMITM Inductor Technology.
TI Introduces First Automotive-Grade, Multi-Phase Synchronous Boost Controller With Up To 100-V Output Voltage
Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced three wide-input voltage synchronous boost controllers with high efficiency and high power density. The LM5122Q multi-phase boost controller features the industry's widest input and output voltage range. The low quiescent-current TPS43060 and TPS43061 boost controllers feature 1-MHz operation and a small QFN package.
Molex MX150 Unsealed Connector System Built Around The Field-Proven MX150 Terminal System With A Design-To-Cost Approach
Molex Incorporated introduces the MX150 unsealed connector system for direct connect or in-line mid-power body electronics applications in the automotive industry, where space is limited, such as interior lighting, consoles, vanity mirrors, seats and door locks. Using the field-proven Molex MX150 terminal design, which is currently deployed at numerous harness manufacturers, the new unsealed connection system achieves significant space savings over traditional USCAR 1.50mm interfaces.
Renesas Electronics Announces Development of Flash Memory Technology that Achieves High-Speed Read Operation and High Rewrite Cycle Counts for 40 nm On-Chip Flash Memory Microcontrollers for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics has developed a new split gate (SG) flash memory circuit technology for on-chip flash memory microcontrollers (MCUs) that adopts the industry's leading-edge 40 nanometer (nm) process technology achieve high reliability, low power consumption and the industry's fastest random access operation speeds.
A6269 Two-Channel Linear LED Driver IC For Automotive Interior Lighting Applications
The new A6269 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is the latest addition to the company's range of automotive qualified LED driver ICs. The new device is a linear, programmable current regulator providing up to 200 mA from each of two outputs to drive arrays of high-brightness LEDs, and is designed for automotive interior lighting applications including map and dome lighting, glove box, vanity mirror, door ("puddle lamp") and trunk lights.
NXP Releases Automotive Power MOSFETs in LFPAK56
NXP Semiconductors N.V today introduced 54 new automotive-qualified MOSFETs in an LFPAK56 package – the largest portfolio of Power-SO8 MOSFETs available on the market today. Delivering industry-leading performance and reliability, NXP's LFPAK56 MOSFETs also save more than 55 percent of the footprint area compared to DPAK, significantly reducing overall costs. The LFPAK56 MOSFETs are suitable for a wide range of automotive applications, particularly in the areas of powertrain; body and security; and chassis and safety.
Varistors Provide ESD Protection For Capacitance Sensitive Automotive Circuits
DMTL announces the latest addition to its growing high reliability passive component offering for the automotive industry. It is the AVX AG ultra-low capacitance automotive varistor series designed to provide ESD protection in automotive circuitry.
High Efficiency Bidirectional Multicell Active Balancer Maximizes
Linear Technology Corporation announces the LTC3300-1, a high efficiency bidirectional multicell battery balancer for equalizing cell state of charge (SoC) in a series-connected battery stack. With the LTC3300-1, applications such as electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid EVs and large energy storage systems using cells with mismatched capacities are no longer limited by the lowest capacity cell in the stack. The LTC3300-1 goes beyond purely dissipative passive balancing solutions, enhancing battery performance by efficiently transferring charge to or from adjacent cells in order to bring mismatched cells into SoC balance within the stack. By redistributing charge throughout the stack, the LTC3300-1 compensates for lost capacity due to the weakest cells, enabling faster charging and extending the run time and usable lifetime of the battery stack.
Toshiba Launches New Line-Up of Image Recognition Processors for Automotive Applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is offering an expanded line-up of Visconti[1] image recognition processors with the launch of the Visconti3 series. The first device in this new series, the TMPV7528XBG, is enhanced by the integration of additional processor cores. Sample shipment will start in April.
AVX’s New <1pF Automotive Varistor Series Provides Ultra-Low Capacitance, Bi-Directional ESD Protection
AVX Corporation has introduced a new series of automotive sub pF varistors. Based on reliable zinc-oxide varistor technology, AVX's new AEC-Q200-qualified Automotive Sub pF AG Series varistors provide ultra-low capacitance, bi-directional ESD protection in the sub 1pF range for automotive circuits sensitive to capacitance. Featuring a capacitance value of 0.8pF in a compact and low-profile 0402 package, the new AG Series varistors exhibit excellent response times to ESD strikes, protecting sensitive circuits – including modern automotive high-speed information systems, touch controls and displays, and RF applications – from over voltage.
Vishay Intertechnology's New Massive Electro-Pyrotechnic Ignitor Chip (MEPIC) Resistor Is Industry's First Offered in Integrated Version
To meet the demanding needs of pyrotechnic engineers, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today introduced a new massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor chip (MEPIC) resistor offering Joule effect or flash ignition for fast firing times down to 250 µs. The device — based on an established technology used in the automotive industry — is available in wraparound or flip chip versions, or as the industry's first MEPIC resistor to be integrated on a PCB substrate to simplify the assembly process.
IR’s AUIR3200S Offers Enhanced Protection and Diagnostics for Automotive Relay Replacements and Battery Switches
International Rectifier has launched the automotive-qualified AUIR3200S MOSFET driver IC with comprehensive protection and diagnostic features offering enhanced reliability for relay replacements and battery switch applications.
Precision 50µV Offset Op Amp Operates with 76V Input Range
Linear Technology introduces the LT6016 and LT6017, dual and quad wide input range operational amplifiers. These amplifiers combine high precision with the ruggedness and versatility of LTC's unique Over-the-Top architecture. Input offset voltage is 50µV max, input bias current is 5nA, and low frequency noise is 0.5µVP-P making these devices suitable for a wide range of precision industrial, automotive, and instrumentation applications.
Tensilica Unveils IVP – A New Imaging/Video DSP IP Core for Automotive Applications
Tensilica Inc today introduced IVP, an imaging and video dataplane processor (DPU) that is ideal for the complex image/video signal processing functions in mobile handsets, tablets, digital television (DTV), automotive, video game and computer vision based applications. The IVP DPU is a much needed breakthrough product in terms of energy efficiency and performance in current products and to enable applications never before possible in a programmable device. IVP is supported by a network of third party application developers who are actively porting leading-edge image applications to the IVP platform including innovative multi-frame image capture and video pre- and post-processing algorithms, as well as established yet evolving technologies such as video stabilization, high dynamic range (HDR) image, video HDR, object and face recognition and tracking, low-light image enhancement, digital zoom and gesture recognition.
28µA IQ Triple Output, Buck/Buck/Boost Synchronous DC/DC Controller Maintains Regulation in Automotive Start/Stop Systems
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC3859AL, a triple output (buck, buck, boost), low quiescent current synchronous DC/DC controller that maintains all output voltages in regulation during automotive cold crank conditions. A 12V automotive battery can droop to less than 4 volts during engine restart or cold crank, causing reset of infotainment systems and other electronics that operate from 5 volts and higher. The high efficiency synchronous boost converter feeds the two step-down converters, avoiding output voltage dropout when the car battery droops, a useful feature in automotive start/stop systems that shut off the engine at idle to save fuel. Alternatively, the buck controllers can be powered from the input for a general purpose triple output controller.
AVX’s New AEC-Q200-Qualified Skycap Capacitors Are Ideal For High-Voltage Automotive Applications
AVX Corporation has developed a unique new series of high-voltage, conformally coated, radial leaded MLC capacitors for automotive applications. An extension of its successful Skycap Series, AVX's new X7R dielectric High Voltage AR Series capacitors feature a working voltage range of 1000V to 3000V, are AEC-Q200 qualified, and are readily available in two popular sizes, AR21 and AR30; additional sizes are available upon request.
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors : World'S Smallest Automotive-Grade Mlccs In The Mega Cap Class
TDK Corporation has expanded its CKG series of MEGACAP Type MLCCs to include miniature 1608 to 3216 (EIA 0603 to 1206) packages. Until now these MLCCs were available only in 3225 to 5750 packages (EIA 1210 to 2220). With dimensions of only 1.9 x 1.3 x 1.5 mm³ the new 1608 components are the world's smallest automotive-grade MLCCs in the mega cap class.
High Stability MEMS-Based XOS For The Automotive Operating Temperature Range From -40°C To +125°C
MSC is presenting the new SiT1618 MEMS XO family from SiTime on its Booth 2-219 in Hall 2 at embedded world 2013, February 26 28, 2013 in Nuremberg, Germany. These new oscillators, which are designed for the automotive operating temperature range from 40°C to +125°C, feature excellent frequency stability up to ±25 ppm inclusive of all conditions, G sensitivity of only 0.1 ppb and low power consumption of 3.6 mA.
Compact Ozonizer Module Removes Germs And Eliminates Odors In Consumer And Automotive Accessory Applications
Murata today announced the ultra compact MHM500 ozonizer module constructed on a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) element. Using a discharge electrode and a dielectric electrode within the LTCC board the ozonizer creates a stable supply of ozone, and because the electrodes are fabricated within the LTC element it offers a long life characteristic.
Low Profile 600W TVS Diode from Littelfuse Protects Sensitive Electronics from Voltage Transients
Littelfuse, Inc has introduced the TPSMA6L Series of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes. This new series can provide secondary transient voltage protection from transients induced by load dump and other transient voltage events for automotive electronic control units, sensors, entertainment systems, and other applications that require high reliability. This SMA device's low profile DO-221AC package is less than 1.1 mm high, but it offers the same peak pulse power dissipation (PPPM) rating (600W) as standard SMB devices. The TPSMA6L Series offers superior electrical performance in a small footprint package, allowing designers to upgrade their circuit protection without altering their existing design footprint or provide more robust protection in new circuit layouts.
Carbon Nanotubes Find Niche Markets In Supercapacitors For Aviation
Supercapacitors have drawn much attention in recent years due to their high power density, reversibility, and long cycle life. They are being used in automotive applications as stop-start idle elimination system in cars. This can reduce up to 15% of fuel costs in urban driving and reduce related CO2 emissions. For example, Lamborghini just announced that they will use Maxwell Technologies supercapacitors for this purpose in all Lamborghini Aventador cars. Stop-start idle elimination systems are being adopted mainly in Europe as legislation now requires that all cars will need to comply with the a fleet-average emissions target for passenger cars of 130 g CO2/km by 2015 and 95 g CO2/km by 2020.
Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors: High Reliability MLCCs For Automotive Applications In A 0603 (EIA 0201) Package
TDK Corporation presents the new CGA1 series of 0603 (EIA 0201) MLCCs for use in automotive electronics applications. With dimensions of only 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 mm³, the new components offer rated voltages from 6.3 V to 50 V, thus including the world's first 0603 X7R MLCC with a rated voltage of 50 V. The 0603 package is the smallest used by the automotive industry.
STMicroelectronics Introduces Next-Generation Technology for Smaller, Smarter Automotive Electronics
STMicroelectronics has revealed the latest generation of its pace-setting switch ICs for vehicle electronics such as lights and body modules. The new devices provide enhanced intelligent features, improve protection and reliability, and are up to 40% smaller than competing alternatives.
The Body Control Module – Pulling the Automotive Strings
Technology Explained: Body control modules manage a large proportion of the electronics in modern vehicles. Continental explains how it's tidying up the cables and ensuring comfort and safety.
