Automotive

ams have today annoucned a vastly simplified and more robust method of implementing cell monitoring and balancing in lithium battery systems.  A new highly integrated chip, the AS8506 performs distributed cell monitoring and balancing operations for stacked cell modules, including Safe Operating Area checks and passive or active cell balancing.

The designers of China’s high speed, cross country bullet train have incorporated absorption circuit inductors (AMCs) and auxiliary transformers manufactured by power equipment manufacturer REO. The components have helped the train improve both safety and passenger comfort.

The ACPL-32JT, a new automotive 2.5A smart gate drive optocoupler device, has been announced by Avago Technologies. Enabling isolated power supply in automotive powertrain systems, the ACPL-32JT features an integrated flyback controller supporting regulated output voltage and a full set of fail-safe IGBT diagnostics, protection and fault reporting in support of automotive functional safety requirements.

Reducing fuel consumption and emissions is a top priority for many automobile manufacturers. To meet both today’s Euro5 standard and future emission regulations, vehicles must be made more efficient. This is why more and more vehicle functions that were once mechanically or hydraulically driven are being replaced by electrical components. Compressors, pumps, and even motors are just a few common examples to mention. As engine control become...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new precision automotive thin film chip resistor featuring high-temperature operation to +155 °C with 100 % power, derated linearly to 0 mW power at +250°C. Providing a nearly 100 °C extension in operating temperature range over traditional thin film chip resistors, the AEC-Q200-qualified PATT offers a low absolute TCR as low as ± 25 ppm/°C and laser-trimmed toleranc...

TDK Corporation presents the new CGA3EA series of automotive grade MLCCs that meet the ESD immunity requirements according to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard. The new components are available in package size 1608 (EIA 0603) and offer rated capacitances ranging from 1 nF to 10 nF and a rated voltage of 100 V. The new series comprises two lineups of MLCCs with different thermal characteristics: C0G components with a temperature range of -55°C to +12...

IP surveillance is surely the next trend in railway industry. With gaining data transmission requirement, surveillance quality is more critical. Establishing a stable, secure, efficient and high-quality network is the main concern. For offering the ideal solutions, ORing is pleased to provide the EN50155 certified unmanaged PoE Ethernet switch – TPS-141TX-M12, which meets the requirements in railway application.

Murata today announced that they will shortly commence mass production of a dual output non-isolated DC-DC converter designed specifically for electric scooter applications. The high efficiency 200 Watt MPD7K046 converter accepts an input voltage in the range of +36 to + 60 VDC around a nominal +48 VDC. The primary output provides +12 VDC at a continuous rating of 10 A, and up to 18 A peak current. The secondary output delivers a +5 VDC / 1 A sup...

TAIYO YUDEN has established a high reliability category of a few hundred capacitors, including multilayer ceramic capacitors, to meet the pressing demands of the automotive electronic components, industrial equipment, and medical equipment industries. For greater control and flexibility, TAIYO YUDEN combines their own superior raw materials and advanced technologies to produce this wide range of capacitors.

A string of fiber-optic sensors running along a 36-km stretch of high-speed commuter railroad lines connecting Hong Kong to mainland China has taken more than 10 million measurements over the past few years in a demonstration that the system can help safeguard commuter trains and freight cars against accidents. Attuned to the contact between trains and tracks, the sensors can detect potential problems like excessive vibrations, mechanical defects...