Melexis has released its fourth-generation automotive LIN motor driver, the MLX81350, designed to support up to 5 W (0.5 A) per motor. The device is developed for applications such as air conditioning flaps and automated air vents used in electric vehicles, where precise control of airflow and thermal systems contributes to comfort and energy efficiency. […]
Motors and motor control
SPICE integration models gate driver effects on switching losses
The Infineon Power Simulation Platform (IPOSIM) from Infineon Technologies AG is widely used to calculate losses and thermal behavior of power modules, discrete devices, and disc devices. The platform now integrates a SPICE-based model generation tool that incorporates external circuitry and gate driver selection into system-level simulations. The tool delivers more accurate results for static, […]
Automotive low-side gate driver features adjustable negative drive
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of the IX4352NEAU automotive-qualified low-side gate driver designed to meet the growing demands of SiC MOSFET and IGBT control in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain and DC-DC converter applications. (View the video.) The IX4352NEAU is the first AEC-Q100-qualified low-side gate driver to offer an integrated and adjustable negative gate drive bias, eliminating the […]
Dual N-channel MOSFET provides thermal management through exposed pad configuration
Micro Commercial Components Corp. has released the MCACD033N06Q-TP, a dual 20V N-channel MOSFET designed for automotive applications. The device has received AEC-Q101 certification and is packaged in a PDFN-5060-8D format measuring 5mm by 6mm. The MCACD033N06Q-TP features a drain-source voltage rating of 60V and a gate-source voltage rating of ±20V. The component offers an on-resistance […]
Click board provides decay mode selection functionality
MIKROE has introduced the DC Motor 31 Click, an add-on board designed for brushed DC motor control with precision torque adjustment and fault monitoring capabilities. The device represents the latest addition to MIKROE’s Click board family, which comprises over 1800 embedded solutions designed to reduce development time through standardized hardware and software products. The board […]
Modules handle 1200, 1700 V with current from 300 A to 900 A
Microchip Technology announces a new family of DualPack 3 (DP3) power modules featuring advanced IGBT7 technology available in six variants at 1200V and 1700V with high-current ranging from 300–900A. The new DP3 power modules are designed to address the growing demand for compact, cost-effective, and simplified power converter solutions. These modules use the latest IGBT7 technology, […]
Compact capacitor series operates at temperatures reaching 140 °C
TDK Corporation has introduced the B41699 and B41799 series of compact aluminum electrolytic capacitors featuring axial-lead and soldering star designs. These components operate at temperatures reaching +140 °C and are designed for automotive applications requiring high-capacitance and high-ripple current solutions in space-constrained environments. The capacitors enable designers to reduce component count in powertrain modules, including […]
Three-phase sinewave filter protects motors and sensitive automation equipment
EMIS has released its TPQS3113 Three-Phase Sinewave Filter. The new product addresses power quality challenges in industrial applications while protecting connected equipment and extending operational lifespans. Modern variable frequency drives using high-speed IGBT switching transistors create harmonic distortion that can damage equipment over time. The TPQS3113 filter converts these pulse-width-modulated signals into clean sinewaves, providing […]
Buck converters power 48 V automotive electronics
Diodes Incorporated introduced four automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load (PoL) applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q use 500 mΩ power MOSFETs perform high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion with up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. These converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 V to 80 V/100 V, which […]
Power MOSFET keeps its cool while driving motors
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation announced the release of a new 80V MXT MV MOSFET, MDLT080N017RH, featuring a TOLT (TO-Leaded Top-Side Cooling) package. The Company has already begun supplying the new MOSFET to a leading global electric motor manufacturer. The TOLT-packaged MOSFET delivers a major advancement in thermal management. Unlike conventional TOLL (TO-Leadless) packages that dissipate heat […]
