Automotive
Stepping motor driver addresses automotive requirements
Toshiba Electronics has introduced the TB9120AFTG. This constant-current 2-phase bipolar stepping motor driver, which is designed for automotive use, can significantly streamline motor system implementations. It delivers a sine-wave output signal (with up to 1/32 incremental steps supported) while requiring only a simple clock input. The need for a sophisticated microcontroller unit (MCU) or dedicated software is thereby avoided.
EV and EVSE test solutions cut time to market
Keysight Technologies has expanded its Scienlab Charging Discovery System (CDS) portfolio with two new test and certification solutions for charging interfaces within an electric vehicle (EV) or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
A realistic view of the self-driving future
As recently as March 2020, AI analyst Emerj pointed out that despite the bullish public pronouncements of the auto industry CEOs it is 'still a long way off before <self-driving vehicles> become available to people at any legitimate scale'. By Ian Ferguson, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Lynx Software Technologies
Adapting to the new normal with tailored parking solutions
RingGo has seen several new parking solutions go live in the current climate to help get Britain on its feet again including more ways to use touch free payments and specific solutions for councils supporting key workers.
ROHM and Leadrive develop SiC-based automotive inverters
ROHM and Leadrive Technology (LEADRIVE), the Chinese leading manufacturer of automotive powertrain for new energy vehicles with headquarters in Shanghai, held an opening ceremony of their joint laboratory on SiC technology in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Lingang New Area), after agreeing to partner to develop SiC-based automotive inverters.
Whitepaper on EMC considerations for EV charging
New electric car models are introduced almost daily. The market forecast for the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) predicts very strong growth in the coming years. Schaffner has released a whitepaper examining the safety and EMC considerations for EV charging.
21st century automotive safety capabilities
Digital technology has developed in all sectors, including the travel industry with online booking platforms, and the press with digital newspapers and magazines accessible via smartphones. Then, we have access to mobile payments, digital music, and so on. But what about 21st century automotive safety capabilities? Guest blog written by Jonathan Gilpin.
TERRASTORM heavy duty off-road bus launched
TORSUS has announced that it is getting ready to release a new heavy-duty off-road bus, the TERRASTORM, it’s latest model in the commercial vehicle sector, due for release later this month.
Holistic thermal management and advanced control in EVs
In a free one-hour webinar to be hosted at 12.00 BST (07.00 EST / 13.00 CET) on Thursday 16th July, Ricardo will present a holistic approach to the thermal optimisation and control of electrified vehicle powertrains, which can extend zero emission (electric-only) range by up to 20%.
Sensor signal conditioner designed for EV HVAC systems
Renesas Electronics has introduced the ZSSC4132 - an automotive pressure sensor solution featuring an integrated certified LIN v2.2a interface. The single-package Sensor Signal Conditioner (SSC) delivers performance, increased design flexibility, and cost efficiency in a compact form factor for HVAC applications used in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), and Fuel-cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) climate contr...