Inelco Hunter has announced the availability of two new ProTek Devices TVS Components. They are designed for circuit protection across a variety of electric and hybrid vehicle systems including charging systems and automotive electronic control units (ECUs). The 7,000 Watt PAM7KSMDJ24CAP is suited for circuit protection across the belt starter (BSG) generator circuit, the integrated […]
Automotive
Advancing automotive networks: robust ESD protection for Ethernet applications
Ethernet technology has emerged as a robust and reliable solution for data communication in various industrial and computing applications. While its adoption in the automotive sector has been relatively limited, automotive Ethernet is gaining momentum due to its ability to deliver fast and resilient data transfer. With its high bandwidth, flexibility in bus topologies, and […]
PTC inks target heat operating temperatures between 50° and 90°C
Heraeus Electronics introduces the PTC4900 Series Self-Regulating Heater Inks, a breakthrough in heater technology. These customizable PTC (Positive Thermal Coefficient) inks offer enhanced performance, expanded operating temperatures, and unparalleled customization options. Designed for precise temperature control, they are suitable for various applications, including EV battery heaters, ADAS heaters, flooring heaters, and cabin comfort heaters. Traditionally, […]
Current sense resistor provides overcurrent protection, monitoring, and control
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its new Current Sensing Resistor (CSR) family. These new CSRs offer a more cost-effective solution for measuring current within circuits, enabling voltage monitoring, control, and power management of functions such as battery charging and motor speed, while also providing overcurrent protection. The Current Sensing Resistors Series is a game […]
175°C-qualified IGBTs integrate fully-rated fast recovery diodes
Nexperia launched its entry to the insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) market with a range of 600 V devices, starting with the 30 A NGW30T60M3DF. By adding IGBTs to its extensive portfolio, Nexperia is addressing the growing demand for efficient, high-voltage switching devices with a range of performance and cost requirements. These enable higher power […]
GaN device combines isolated gate driver with isolated power supply
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of its new Power-Thru isolated gate driver (AHV85110). The first product introduced in the company’s Power-Thru portfolio; Allegro’s new isolated gate driver creates a single-package solution that drives GaN FETs with up to a 50% smaller footprint and a 40% efficiency improvement compared to competitor offerings. The global clean-energy movement […]
Contactors switch high-voltage DC from lithium batteries
TDK Corporation presents HVC27 (B88269X*), its new generation of high-voltage contactors that can safely and reliably switch off continuous DC currents of 300 A to 500 A and operating DC voltages of up to 1000 V in lithium-ion batteries in 20 ms or less, depending on the type. This is made possible by the gas-filled […]
Fuses qualified to AEC-Q-200 Rev E
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the release of its AEC-Q200 Rev E Qualified Fuses, specifically designed for the demanding circuit protection needs of compact automotive electronics and electric vehicle (EV) applications. The new product portfolio includes a range of thin film fuses, Nano2 fuses, PICO fuses, and cartridge fuses, all certified to meet the AEC-Q200 Rev E […]
Schottky rectifiers boast low 0.88 mm profile and wettable flanks
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced five new series of 60 V, 100 V, and 150 V surface-mount Trench MOS Barrier Schottky (TMBS) rectifiers in the low profile DFN3820A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, energy, and automotive applications, the VxNL63, VxNM63, VxN103, VxNM103, and VxNM153 each offer best-in-class current ratings up […]
Op amp designed for current sending and signal detection in automotive applications
Diodes Incorporated releases a high-precision operational amplifier (op amp) featuring input offset (VOS) stabilization for automotive signal conditioning applications. The micro-power AS333Q, a single-channel version of the dual-channel AS2333Q op amp, is designed for current sensing and signal detection in a broad range of in-vehicle functions, including airbags, position sensors, vehicle occupant detection sensors, on-board […]