Automotive
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, vehicl...
IXYS Announces Landmark Qualification of its High Reliability Power Semiconductors into the New Japanese N700A Series of Shinkansen Bullet Trains
IXYS Corporation announced today the full qualification and first order series for its IXYS UK division for hermetic power semiconductor thyristors (SCR) and fast recovery diode capsules to be installed on Japan’s latest generation of Shinkansen bullet trains.
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, vehicl...
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
CUI Launch EN50155 Compliant Dc-Dc Converters For Railway Applications
CUI Inc has introduced a new family of board mount dc-dc converters developed for railway applications. The modules are designed to comply with the EN50155 standard, which specifies input, EMC, mechanical, and environmental requirements. The internally potted and encapsulated design provides increased system reliability through added protection from environmental factors such as dust, moisture, and shock and vibration.
Hylec-APL Launches Railway Certified IP68 Cable Glands
Hylec-APL has launched a new cable gland into the market which is fully certified for use in railway applications for both the European and American rail industry. As well as offering the highest ingress protection rating of IP68, the cable gland has passed all the relevant fire safety tests to achieve NF F 16-101 and UL 514B certification.
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 ov...
30 W DC-DC Converter Complies With Railway Transient And EMC Standards
XP Power today announced the RDC30 series of highly efficient metal cased and isolated 30 W DC-DC converters designed specifically for railway applications. Accommodating a wide input range based around the popular railway input voltages of either 72 (36-140) VDC or 110 (55-176) VDC, the converters are available with single, dual or triple outputs and conform to the railway industry transient standards EN50155, NF F 01-510 and RIA12. The single o...