The ATMXT3072M1-HC and ATMXT288M1 from Microchip Technology are automotive-qualified touchscreen controllers in the maXTouch® M1 family designed to support display sizes ranging from 2 inches to 42 inches, including free-form widescreen formats. Based on Microchip’s Smart Mutual™ touch acquisition technology, the controllers improve touch signal-to-noise ratio by up to 15 dB and enable reliable touch […]
Automotive
High-power chip resistors support compact automotive electronics
The RMCA automotive-grade thick film chip resistor series from Stackpole Electronics is qualified to the AEC-Q200 standard and designed for use in automotive and other high-reliability electronic applications. The series supports higher power density through -HP and -UP options that increase power handling by two to three times over standard versions while enabling more compact […]
High-voltage contactors support scalable EV and hybrid platforms
The STEV high-voltage contactor series from Sensata Technologies is designed for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms, providing high-voltage switching between the battery and systems such as inverters and chargers. The contactors support continuous current ratings from 150 A to 600 A, short-circuit withstand capability above 20 kA and hermetically sealed ceramic designs, with […]
Current sensing IC replaces shunt and isolation components
The ACS37200 isolated current sensor from Allegro MicroSystems is a galvanically isolated current-sensing IC designed for high-current power systems in electric vehicles, industrial automation, data centers, and energy infrastructure. Featuring an ultra-low 50 µΩ integrated conductor and certified basic isolation up to 1000 VRMS, the device reduces sensing-related power loss by up to 90% while […]
750 V SiC MOSFETs target onboard chargers
Infineon Technologies AG launches new packages for the CoolSiC MOSFET 750 V G2 technology, engineered to deliver the highest system efficiency and power density in automotive and industrial power conversion applications. This latest innovation is now available in a range of packages, including Q-DPAK and D2PAK, offering a portfolio with typical RDS(on) values up to […]
Hybrid polymer series gains 30 g design
TDK Corporation has expanded its B409x series of SMD hybrid polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a vibration-resistant design rated to 30 g per MIL-STD-202, Method 204, achieved through four stabilizing posts on the base plate. The series offers voltage ratings from 25 V – 80 V, capacitance from 56–1100 µF, and low ESR with high ripple current […]
T2PAK top-cool SiC MOSFETs target EV inverters
onsemi has released EliteSiC MOSFETs in the industry-standard T2PAK top-cool package for high-voltage automotive and industrial power conversion. The initial portfolio includes 650 V and 950 V silicon carbide MOSFET options intended for systems where thermal constraints and switching performance drive converter size, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Target applications include electric-vehicle traction and charging subsystems, […]
5.5 V, 4 A buck targets automotive point-of-load rails
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AP61406Q, an automotive-qualified synchronous buck converter designed for point-of-load regulators in systems such as infotainment, instrument clusters, telematics modules, and advanced driver assistance systems. The device supports up to 4 A output current with a maximum input voltage of 5.5 V and is intended for compact, high-efficiency DC-DC conversion in […]
Integrated RC device reduces SiC switching losses and ringing
Melexis has introduced the MLX91299, a silicon-based RC snubber designed for use with silicon carbide (SiC) power modules in automotive and industrial high-voltage systems. The device combines a resistor and a capacitor in a compact structure that supports the mitigation of voltage transients, oscillations, and parasitic effects that commonly occur in wide-bandgap power electronics operating […]
Automotive PMIC supports 4.0–16 V input and preset power-up sequencing
ABLIC has released the S-19560B Series, a power management IC for automotive camera modules that supports 4.0 V to 16 V input and provides three regulated outputs. The device integrates two step-down DC-DC converters and one LDO regulator in an HSNT-8(2030) package measuring 2.0 × 3.0 × 0.5 mm. When combined with ABLIC’s S-19255 high-PSRR […]
