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October 2024
High-Density Power Modules Simplify and Downsize EV Power System Design

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Figure 1: Replacing conventional, discrete power conversion with power modules throughout the vehicle provides significant cost and weight savings in EVs

High-Density Power Modules Simplify and Downsize EV Power System Design
Greg Green, Director of Automotive Marketing, Vicor

­The electrification of the automobile is presenting new challenges for power system designers in achieving the highest power density at the lowest weight possible, eliminating compromises in vehicle range and overall performance. Designers of power delivery networks (PDNs) are also tasked with designing safe, effici
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Date:
10/31/2024
Innoscience Expands its 100V Automotive-Grade Portfolio for the Automotive LiDAR Market

Innoscience Expands its 100V Automotive-Grade Portfolio for the Automotive LiDAR Market

Innoscience Expands its 100V Automotive-Grade Portfolio for the Automotive LiDAR Market
­Innoscience Technology, the company founded to create a global energy ecosystem based on high-performance, price-competitive, gallium-nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) power solutions, has expanded its portfolio with two 100V automotive-grade GaN devices. The company’s INN100W135A-Q (RDS(on),max = 13
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Date:
10/30/2024
High-Precision AEC-Q100 Current Sensors Eliminate Need for External Isolation Components

High-Precision AEC-Q100 Current Sensors Eliminate Need for External Isolation Components

High-Precision AEC-Q100 Current Sensors Eliminate Need for External Isolation Components
­NOVOSENSE Microelectronics, a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips, has announced the NSM211x, a series of automotive-grade fully integrated high-bandwidth, high-isolation current sensors that both ensure precise current measurement and eliminate the need for an
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Date:
10/29/2024
Melexis Brings a Complete Brake Pedal Position Sensor with Wake-up Function

Melexis Brings a Complete Brake Pedal Position Sensor with Wake-up Function

Melexis Brings a Complete Brake Pedal Position Sensor with Wake-up Function
­Melexis' MLX90424 is a cost-effective solution simplifying automotive brake pedal sensing. For functional safety purposes, it integrates two position-sensing ICs and a wake-up switch all isolated in 1 package. The solution can be powered directly by the 12 V and handles precise measurements of linear displacement up
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Date:
10/24/2024
CoolSiC Schottky Diode 2000 V Enables Higher Efficiency and Design Simplification in DC Link Systems up to 1500 VDC

Infineon’s CoolSiC™ Schottky diode 2000 V G5 is the first discrete silicon carbide diode on the market with a breakdown voltage of 2000 V.

CoolSiC Schottky Diode 2000 V Enables Higher Efficiency and Design Simplification in DC Link Systems up to 1500 VDC
­Many industrial applications today are transitioning to higher power levels with minimized power losses, which can be achieved through increased DC link voltage. Infineon Technologies AG addresses this challenge by introducing the CoolSiC™ Schottky diode 2000 V G5, the first discrete silicon carbide diode on
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Date:
10/23/2024
High-Temp FPC/FFC Connector From Hirose Designed for Automotive Applications

High-Temp FPC/FFC Connector From Hirose Designed for Automotive Applications

High-Temp FPC/FFC Connector From Hirose Designed for Automotive Applications
­Hirose has designed a two-piece FPC/FFC-to-board connector for harsh environment applications including automotive. Featuring a center lock design, the TF70 Series allows for easy, one-handed insertion and removal, ensuring durable performance with a locking strength of more than 40N. A guide key prevents mis
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Date:
10/18/2024
Bourns Announces AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Multilayered Varistor Series

Bourns Model BVRA Multilayered
Varistor Series

Bourns Announces AEC-Q200 Compliant, Automotive Grade Multilayered Varistor Series
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, announced its Model BVRA Series AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade multilayered varistors. These new low voltage varistors feature excellent transient energy absorption du
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Date:
10/17/2024
Vicor Introduces new High-Density Automotive-Grade Power Modules

Vicor Introduces new High-Density Automotive-Grade Power Modules

Vicor Introduces new High-Density Automotive-Grade Power Modules
­Vicor has released three automotive-grade power modules, delivering industry-leading power density and accelerating the adoption of 48V zonal architectures. The BCM6135, DCM3735 and PRM3735 support 48V power distribution in vehicles, with 800V-to-48V conversion, 48V regulation and 48V-to-12V regulation and co
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Date:
10/16/2024
TDK Introduces xEVCap, a Standardized and Modular DC Link Capacitor Design for xEV Traction Inverters

TDK Introduces xEVCap, a Standardized and Modular DC Link Capacitor Design for xEV Traction Inverters

TDK Introduces xEVCap, a Standardized and Modular DC Link Capacitor Design for xEV Traction Inverters
­TDK Corporation introduces the xEVCap, a standardized and modular DC link capacitor design for powertrain inverters in passenger cars, commercial and off-highway vehicles, and machinery tools. Typically, such capacitor designs are fully customized, making the development time-consuming and practical only in la
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Date:
10/14/2024
Automotive PSoC Multitouch Controller Supports OLED and Ultra-Large Screens with Superior Touch Performance

Infineon introduces the Automotive PSoCTM Multitouch GEN8XL (IAAT818X), a new generation of touch controllers.

Automotive PSoC Multitouch Controller Supports OLED and Ultra-Large Screens with Superior Touch Performance
­In the ever-evolving automotive industry, users demand a seamless Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) experience for their infotainment application. Customers are looking for large touchscreens with advanced features and are venturing into OLED and Micro OLED as their choice of display. OLED is seen as the future of
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Date:
10/14/2024
Infineon Introduces new Fingerprint Sensor ICs for Identification and Authentication in Automotive Applications

Infineon launches the new automotive-qualified fingerprint sensor ICs CYFP10020A00 and CYFP10020S00. The devices are optimized for attaching to Infineon's TRAVEO™ T2G microcontroller family and comply with the AEC-Q100 requirements for the automotive industry.

Infineon Introduces new Fingerprint Sensor ICs for Identification and Authentication in Automotive Applications
­Fingerprint sensing offers accurate and cost-effective biometric performance. Compared to other means of authentication like using a smartphone or typing a pin in a user interface of the vehicle, fingerprint sensing provides less hassle and better ease of use for the driver. For those reasons, biometric functions ar
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Date:
10/11/2024
Now at Mouser: Texas Instruments' DLP5532PROJHBQ1EVM, for High-Brightness Automotive Projection

Now at Mouser: Texas Instruments' DLP5532PROJHBQ1EVM, for High-Brightness Automotive Projection

Now at Mouser: Texas Instruments' DLP5532PROJHBQ1EVM, for High-Brightness Automotive Projection
­Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the DLP5532PROJHBQ1EVM evaluation module (EVM) from Texas Instruments. The EVM accelerates development and reduces tim
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Date:
10/11/2024
New VelocityDRIVE Software Platform and Automotive-Qualified Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches for Software-Defined Vehicles

New VelocityDRIVE Software Platform and Automotive-Qualified Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches for Software-Defined Vehicles

New VelocityDRIVE Software Platform and Automotive-Qualified Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches for Software-Defined Vehicles
­Driven by the need for higher bandwidth, advanced features, enhanced security and standardization, automotive OEMs are transitioning to Ethernet solutions. Automotive Ethernet provides the necessary infrastructure to support Software-Defined Networking by centralizing control, enabling flexible configurations an
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Date:
10/10/2024
LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Chargers

LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Chargers

LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Chargers
­Further strengthening its commitment to meet the growing market need for fast, reliable EV vehicle charging solutions, LG Business Solutions USAhas begun taking orders for LG’s first Level 3 DC Charger in the United States. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, has been certified to UL 2594, the UL
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Date:
10/10/2024
Infineon Adds new Automotive-Grade Laser Driver to Leading REAL3 Time-of-Flight Portfolio

Infineon has developed the highly integrated IRS9103A vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) driver IC for automotive applications.

Infineon Adds new Automotive-Grade Laser Driver to Leading REAL3 Time-of-Flight Portfolio
­Innovative car cockpits, seamless connectivity with new services and improved passive safety: 3D depth sensors play an important role in in-vehicle monitoring systems. They are essential for meeting the requirements and safety ratings of the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) and for implementing di
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Date:
10/08/2024
TDK Offers CeraLink Chip Capacitors for use in Applications with 800 V Bus Voltage

TDK Offers CeraLink Chip Capacitors for use in Applications with 800 V Bus Voltage

TDK Offers CeraLink Chip Capacitors for use in Applications with 800 V Bus Voltage
­TDK Corporation has expanded its line of CeraLink capacitor series B58043 in the EIA 2220 footprint by adding two new 900 V types – one with standard termination (B58043I9563M052) and one with soft termination (B58043E9563M052). As electric vehicles with 800 V battery voltage are becoming more po
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Date:
10/08/2024
Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Stocks Wide Selection of Power, Protection and Connection Solutions from Bel Companies

Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Stocks Wide Selection of Power, Protection and Connection Solutions from Bel Companies

Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Stocks Wide Selection of Power, Protection and Connection Solutions from Bel Companies
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is an authorized global distributor of products from Bel, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits. Since 20
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Date:
10/04/2024
LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Charger Expanding Lineup for Growing EV Infrastructure

LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Charger Expanding Lineup for Growing EV Infrastructure

LG Taking Orders for Level 3 DC Fast Charger Expanding Lineup for Growing EV Infrastructure
­Further strengthening its commitment to meet the growing market need for fast, reliable EV vehicle charging solutions, LG Business Solutions USA has begun taking orders for LG’s first Level 3 DC Charger in the United States. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, has been certified to UL
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Date:
10/03/2024
STMicroelectronics Reveals Page EEPROM Two-in-One Memory to Boost Smart-Edge Performance and Efficiency

STMicroelectronics Reveals Page EEPROM Two-in-One Memory to Boost Smart-Edge Performance and Efficiency

STMicroelectronics Reveals Page EEPROM Two-in-One Memory to Boost Smart-Edge Performance and Efficiency
­STMicroelectronics’ Page EEPROM combines the power efficiency and durability of an EEPROM with the capacity and speed of a Flash memory, creating a hybrid memory for applications that face extreme size and power constraints. The new memories address growing demand for storage in embedded applications, needed to
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Date:
10/02/2024
Bourns Introduces Low Profile, High Creepage Isolation Transformer for Gate Drive and High Voltage Battery Management Systems

Bourns® Model HVMA03F4A-LP8S Series Low Profile, High Creepage Isolation Transformer

Bourns Introduces Low Profile, High Creepage Isolation Transformer for Gate Drive and High Voltage Battery Management Systems
­Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions introduced a new AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive grade, low profile, high creepage isolation transformer. The Bourns® Model HVMA03F4A-LP8S Series flyback transformer is designed to
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Date:
10/02/2024
Battery Prices Continue Downward Trend, but Can It Continue?

NMC 811 cathode active material prices have fallen since 2022, broadly in line with underlying raw material costs. Source: IDTechEx

Battery Prices Continue Downward Trend, but Can It Continue?
Dr Alex Holland, Research Director at IDTechEx

­The recent report from IDTechEx, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts”, forecasts the Li-ion battery cell market to reach over US$400 billion by 2035. In this article, IDTechEx Research Director Dr Alex Holland takes a look at the falling battery co
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Date:
10/02/2024
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