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Seamless connectivity for vehicle networking

Electronics are continuing to evolve how we interact with our cars. We have come a long way from the time when integrated navigation or hands-free calling were considered new, exciting features.

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Ethernet PHY with hardware synchronization extends the range of automotive radar

Automobiles have an increasing number of radar sensors to facilitate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), with several medium- and long-range radars to support autonomous driving up to Society of Automotive Engineers Level 2.

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Improve Wireless Battery Management with the Industry’s Best Network Availability

The year 2019 marked more than 2 million sales of electric vehicles(EVs), and reports indicate sales may reach as high as 8 million annually in the next few years, with China leading the way.

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Power to the Pedal: Achieving Longer-lasting 13S, 48-v Lithium-ion Battery Packs for E-bikes and E-scooters

The rise in popularity of electric bikes and electric scooters demands an increasing need for longer-lasting e-bike/e-scooter battery packs. A longer run time allows for farther travel and less frequent charging.

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Two- and three-wheeler traction inverter reference design

TIDM-02017 is a 5kW 48V traction-inverter reference design which aims to provide a foundation for you to develop high-performance high-efficiency traction-inverter systems for 2-wheeler and 3-wheeler applications and help you get to market faster.

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Efficient, affordable USB Power Delivery for vehicle infotainment

USB Type-C® continues to be found in a widening spectrum of power delivery and connectivity applications, though it is largely known as the new, faster charging standard for laptops, tablets and smartphones.

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FPD-Link video output synchronization demo

Drive high-resolution, ultra-wide automotive displays with FPD-Link IV dual video output synchronization features.

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CC2662R-Q1 SimpleLink™ Wireless BMS MCU

The SimpleLink™ 2.4 GHz CC2662R-Q1 device is an AEC-Q100 compliant wireless microcontroller (MCU) targeting wireless automotive applications.

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CC2340R5-Q1 SimpleLink™ Bluetooth ® 5.3 Low Energy Wireless MCU

The SimpleLink™ CC2340R5-Q1 device is an AEC-Q100 compliant wireless microcontroller (MCU) targeting Bluetooth 5 Low Energy automotive applications.

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Communication Protocols in Modern ADAS Architectures

The modern vehicle relies on high-speed automotive communication technologies that move data faster and farther to accelerate vehicle safety and autonomy.

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16s battery pack reference design with low-side MOSFET control for large capacity applications

This reference design is a low standby and ship-mode current consumption and high cell voltage accuracy 16s Lithium-ion (Li-ion) LiFePO4 battery pack. The design monitors each cell voltage, pack current, cell and MOSFET temperature with high accuracy and protects the Li-ion and LiFePO4 battery pack against cell overvoltage, cell undervoltage, overtemperature, charge and discharge overcurrent and discharge short-circuit situations. 

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How eFuses are helping drive the zone architecture revolution for software-defined vehicles

The biggest disruption in the automotive industry in the past decade is the move toward software-defined vehicles. Traditional vehicle designs had hardware-based subsystems dedicated to specific functions such as the powertrain or infotainment.

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100-V 4.4-mΩ half-bridge GaN FET with integrated driver and protection

The LMG2100R044 device is a 90V continuous, 100V pulsed, 35A half-bridge power stage, with integrated gate-driver and enhancement-mode Gallium Nitride (GaN) FETs.

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Automotive 100-V synchronous buck DC/DC controller with wide duty-cycle range

The LM5146-Q1 100-V synchronous buck controller regulates from a high input voltage source or from an input rail subject to high voltage transients, minimizing the need for external surge suppression components. 

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Designing Safer, Smarter and More Connected Battery Management Systems

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly as it goes through an electrification transformation.

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UCC28180

18-kHz-250-kHz CCM PFC controller with enhanced startup & transient response

The UCC28180 is a flexible and easy-to-use, 8-pin, active Power-Factor Correction (PFC) controller that operates under Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM) to achieve high Power Factor, low current distortion and excellent voltage regulation of boost pre-regulators in AC - DC front-ends. 

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UCC25660

Wide VIN and VOUT 750kHz LLC controller

The UCC25660x family is a high-frequency LLC controller implementing Input-Power Proportional Control (IPPC) scheme, along with an enhanced light-load management and multiple protection features.

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Basic Calculation of a Buck Converter's Power Stage

This application report gives the formulas to calculate the power stage of a buck converter built with an integrated circuit having a integrated switch and operating in continuous conduction mode. It is not intended to give details on the functionality of a buck converter or how to compensate a converter. For additional information, see the references at the end of this document.

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Meeting the demand for more efficient and powerful onboard chargers

The electric vehicle (EV) market has been growing >40% a year since 2010, with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) announcing more pure EV models up through the year 2023. The evolution toward more EVs rather than hybrids is a reaction to different countries’ environmental policies, which mandate a transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to EVs.

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Automotive, 100BASE-T1 Ethernet PHY, time precision with TC-10 and MACsec

The DP83TC817-Q1 device is an IEEE 802.3bw automotive Ethernet physical layer transceiver. The device provides all physical layer functions needed to transmit and receive data, and xMII interface flexibility.

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Conserve Battery Power in HEV/EVs with Automatic Host Reverse Wakeup

As more vehicles become electrified, the need to achieve the highest levels of functional safety with high accuracy battery monitoring is paramount.

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Wired vs. Wireless Communications in EV Battery Management

With electric vehicles (EVs) in high-demand, manufacturers are looking for ways to improve their performance in safe and cost-effective ways.

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Achieving High Efficiency and Enabling Integration in EV Powertrain Subsystems Using C2000™ Real-Time MCUs

There are a variety of architectures and topologies used in electric vehicle powertrain subsystems like onboard chargers (OBCs) and high-voltage to low-voltage DC/ DC converters. Efficient control and management of the power flow in these systems can be achieved using one or more real-time microcontrollers (MCUs).

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How to Design an Intelligent Battery Junction Box for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making the vehicle more affordable. This translates into making the battery packs lower cost with higher energy densities. Every single watt-hour stored and retrieved from the cells is critical to extend the driving range.

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