Automotive & Transportation

February 2017

Peter Schiefer, President of the Automotive division at Infineon Technologies AG and Dr. Volkmar Tanneberger, Head of Electrical and Electronic Development at Volkswagen (from left)

Volkswagen launches program for key future technologies

Volkswagen, securing a position in the field of future vehicle innovations, is partnering with Infineon Technologies, a leading semiconductor supplier. Volkswagen will further intensify the direct dialogue with Infineon in order to define the requirements for future semiconductor solutions and thus pursue new jo

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02/28/2017

Increasing power density

Y. Iwasaki, M. Chounabayashi, M. Nakazawa, S. Iwamoto, Y. Oonishi, M. Hori, H. Kakiki and O. Ikawa

Current market requirements are trending towards further downsizing and increased efficiency of power conversion systems. For this reason, enhanced power density of the power modules will be critical in order to respond to the evolving needs of the market. In order to increase the power density, All-SiC modules wi

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02/28/2017

Robert Rozario of Dialog Semiconductor

PSDcast - Robert Rozario of Dialog Semi on automotive systems

In this PSDcast, Robert Rozario of Dialog Semiconductor talks to Alix Paultre about the challenges facing designers of automotive systems. Today the car represents a confluence of multiple streams, from the Internet of Things to Smart Grid to autonomous systems. The company recently formed a partnership wi

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02/24/2017

PSMA to offer APEC session on isolation barrier technologies

At APEC 2017, the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Safety & Compliance Technical Committee will hold the Industry Session: “Isolation Barrier Technologies.” Offering speaker presentations by six industry experts, Session IS14, will take place on Thursday, March 30th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.

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02/24/2017

Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis

PSDcast - Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis on next-gen lead-acid batteries

In this PSDcast Gridtential CEO Chris Beekuis talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about next-generation lead-acid battery technology and what the company is doing to add value to the space. Gridtential has a proprietary advanced lead-acid battery that replaces the metal grid in current lead-acid ba

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02/22/2017

Qualcomm unveils tri-mode system-on-chip for IoT

Qualcomm Technologies announced two new System-on-chips (SoCs), the QCA4020 and QCA4024. Qualcomm Technologies is the first to announce a tri-mode SoC QCA4020, integrating Bluetooth Low Energy 5, Dual-band Wi-Fi, and 802.15.4-based technologies, including ZigBee and Thread, while QCA4024 integrates Bluetooth Lo

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02/21/2017

LT8303H isolated monolithic flyback regulator

Linear's 100V no-opto flyback regulator delivers 5W in SOT-23 package

Linear Technology announced the H-grade version of the LT8303, a monolithic flyback regulator with guaranteed operation for junction temperatures as high as 150°C. By sampling the isolated output voltage directly from the primary-side flyback waveform, the part requires no opto-isolator or third winding for re

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02/09/2017

Automotive-grade Accu-P Series SMD thin film chip capacitors

AVX releases new automotive thin-film caps for signal & power

AVX, a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive components and interconnect solutions, has released a new series of SMD thin film chip capacitors especially designed to meet demanding performance specifications in automotive signal and power applications. Qualified to AEC-Q200, AVX’s new Automotive Grade Ac

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02/09/2017

Jonah Teeter-Balin of AeroVironment

PSDcast - Jonah Teeter-Balin of AeroVironment on charging the Chevy Bolt

In this PSDcast, Jonah Teeter-Balin of AeroVironment talks to Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design about the company's infrastructure support for charging the Chevy Bolt. A critical aspect for market adoption of EVs in the marketplace is not only range anxiety, but chrarging security.

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02/07/2017

KILOVAC current-sensing contactor

TE Connectivity’s KILOVAC current-sensing high-voltage contactor offers current-trip function

TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, recently introduced the KILOVAC current-sensing (KCS03) High-Voltage contactor, featuring an integrated current sensor with current trip function. KILOVAC current-sensing contactors eliminate the need for discrete current sensors, saving weight and space in

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02/07/2017

SPS IPC Drives 2016 drew an even-larger international audience

SPS IPC Drives 2016 – the 27th edition of this electrical automation industry exhibition – once again proved to be one of the year’s highlights for exhibitors and attendees alike. Along with the facts and figures produced by a detailed analysis of the event, a survey conducted among all those on hand affirmed th

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02/07/2017

iDrive Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power ICs

Navitas claims first production GaN power ICs

Navitas Semiconductor announced the immediate availability of production qualified iDrive Gallium Nitride (GaN) Power ICs using the company’s proprietary AllGaN technology. The NV6131, NV6105 & NV6115 offer a high-efficiency 650V, 160mOhm power FET with increasing integration of digital and analog circuits, le

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02/07/2017

Vector presents push-button AUTOSAR-compliant diagnostic configuration

With version 8.5 SP2 of CANdelaStudio, Vector presents a solution for the creation of AUTOSAR-compliant configurations of the diagnostic basic software for vehicle ECUs. It enables development teams at vehicle and ECU manufacturers to generate AUTOSAR Diagnostic Extract (DEXT) files at the press of a button. AUTOSAR DEXT is a

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02/06/2017

Empowering wireless charger design

Eko Lisuwandi, Linear Technology

The use of batteries in everyday devices is getting more ubiquitous. In many of these products, a charging connector is difficult or impossible to use. For example, some products require sealed enclosures to protect sensitive electronics from harsh environments and to enable for convenient cleaning or st

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02/01/2017

The design explosion

Alix Paultre, Editorial Director, PSD

Let’s continue the thought we began with at the front of the issue, as simply saying that it’s good to have a lot of product development, even if some of it is on stuff that is a little crazy, leaves a lot to be said. How does a laundry-folding robot help humanity? Will having a toothbrush that sends me em

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02/01/2017