by Salvatore Potestia, Business Development Manager & Ralf Hickl, Product Sales Manager in the Automotive Business Unit, Rutronik Reference designs for 48V low-speed electric vehicles Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) are ideal…
Magnetic current sensors are replacing sense resistors and current transformers Modern cars have become increasingly power hungry. Even the “least electrified” vehicles include advanced electronics for infotainment, safety, and engine…
System-level electromagnetic (EM) simulation is becoming an increasingly important technology for the design of next-generation smart cities, transportation, and global communications systems. These sectors demand innovative, automated tools for EM…
Electromechanical relays (EMR), solid state relays (SSR), and reed relays can all be used to electronically switch a high voltage. EMRs are a popular and trusted technology but—because their contacts…
Autonomous vehicles are driving significant and exciting technological developments, with advanced sensors and neural networks being prime examples. But the technology needed to enable autonomous driving goes beyond the vehicles…
Voltage regulation subsystems are required throughout vehicles. Modern vehicles contain myriad subsystems that require local voltage regulation tailored to their specific application. These subsystems are found throughout the vehicle. They…
Is free source energy the secret to tripling electric vehicle (EV) passenger heating system efficiency? EVs have historically implemented positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters to raise the cabin temperature in…
Rohm Semiconductor has expanded its Schottky barrier diode (SBD) portfolio with 24 new compact, high efficiency models. These devices, 178 in total, suit protection and rectification circuits in automotive, industrial…
Diodes Incorporated’s new AP7347DQ low dropout (LDO) voltage regulator is optimized for noise-sensitive power-related automotive applications. This automotive-compliant high output accuracy LDO is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, manufactured in IATF…
Melexis is enhancing the design of creative and animated automotive lighting with its MLX81118 multi-channel LIN RGB LED controller with 24 LED driver outputs. Capable of driving eight RGB channels,…