Automotive
Driving the future of automotive innovations
The notion of using a driving simulator to develop and validate vehicles has been around for many years, but the torrent of EV startups, increasingly complex vehicles, and pressure from shorter development times, means these tools are coming to the forefront of every vehicle manufacturer’s strategy.
Ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes protect automotive data interfaces
Nexperia announced an extension to its portfolio of ultra-low capacitance ESD protection diodes designed to protect high-speed data lines in interfaces such as USB, HDMI, high-speed video links and Ethernet in automotive infotainment applications.
Automotive-grade PolarP P-Channel enhancement mode power MOSFET
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of IXTY2P50PA, the first automotive-grade PolarP P-Channel Power MOSFET. This product design meets the demanding requirements of automotive applications, providing high performance and reliability.
New semicon adhesive propels autonomous driving forward
DELO has developed a flexible electronics adhesive that permanently seals sensor housings airtight and thus reliably protects components such as image sensors. DELO DUALBOND BS3770 meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and automotive industries and helps drive innovation in autonomous driving.
dSpace end-to-end certified tool chain for validating automotive functions
With TÜV Süd's ISO 26262 certification of the entire Automotive Simulation Models (ASM) tool suite, the sensor-realistic 3D environment AURELION, and the user interface ModelDesk, dSPACE is now the global provider of a fully certified tool chain for validating safety-relevant automotive functions.
u-blox new safe end-to-end positioning solution for autonomous driving
u-blox has introduced u-safe, a comprehensive functional safety solution for vehicle positioning, designed to accelerate the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
Count On Tools introduces Custom Fuji NXT H02 Nozzle
Count On Tools, a provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, is pleased to announce its latest innovation: the Custom Fuji NXT H02 Nozzle (Part Number: 2023-5271), designed specifically for the precise placement of Panasonic AYC2F automotive board-to-board connectors.
£89m of funding to develop new EV tech
£89 million of funding has been awarded to 20 net zero tech projects including hydrogen-powered offroad vehicles, a new lithium scale-up plant, and revolutionary new EV battery systems, reinforcing the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle technology.
Volvo Group, Renault Group and CMA CGM Group join forces
Renault Group and Volvo Group join forces to address the growing needs of decarbonised and efficient logistics by creating a new company managing the development of an all-new generation of electrified vans.
Ben launches new challenge ‘Race Across Britain’
Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World,’ Ben, the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providing support for life for them and their family dependents, is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain.