Automotive Electronics

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), have conducted a joint proof of concept for eFuse technology in high-voltage applications using SiC-based power devices. The results show that eFuse technology can significantly improve safety and reduce the material and maintenance costs of systems such as on-board chargers (OBC) in motor vehicles. SiC and GaN-based power electronics are increasingly ...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen provide a significant step for Volvo to achieve its net zero goal and support customers in reaching ...

ROHM and Nanjing SemiDrive have jointly developed a smart cockpit reference design. The design is primarily based on SemiDrive’s X9M and X9E automotive SoCs, and includes PMICs, SerDes ICs, LED driver IC, and other components from ROHM. A reference board based on this design is also available, consisting of three boards: the CoreBoard, the SerDes Board, and the Display Board. ...

FCL Components has announced a 60A 400Vdc relay for PCB-mount automotive applications that does not need a reduction in coil voltage after actuation. Called FTR-E1-HC, its coil only dissipates ~1.2W at rated voltage. Dielectric strength is 5kVac (1 minute) between coil and contacts, and 2.5kVac between contacts. “The FTR-E1-HC also features arc extinguishing technology which use a cleverly placed permanent ...

Drive System Design (DSD) and Alvier Mechatronics have teamed up to create a development platform for electric vehicle drives. “The project leverages DSD’s expertise in rapid development engineering and Alvier Mechatronics’ experience in novel manufacturing methods for high-volume applications, material know-how and electromagnetic design,” according to DSD. Called iDS, it “showcases technologies, materials and analysis techniques with real, tested hardware for ...

Delo has created a sealant adhesive for bonding glass filters directly on to cmos image sensor die. “EG6290 can be dispensed in narrow high bond-lines, can compensate for temperature-dependent pressure changes, and meets routine automotive standards,” according to the company, which clarified that it “fulfills the requirements of the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive industry standard”. Young’s modulus is 2,350MPa and ...

Melexis has created a magnetic sensor with functional safety for steer-by-wire systems. “For innovations like steer-by-wire systems, position sensors are a critical component that must exhibit exceptional reliability, functional safety and accuracy,” it said. “The requirements for sensors in electric vehicles are heightened, necessitating excellent EMC robustness and stray field immunity. Simultaneously, solutions must be easy to integrate.” MLX90427 as ...

Molex has introduced MX-Dash, a family of single automotive connectors that combine power, signal and high-speed data inserts for zonal architectures. In wire-to-wire and wire-to-board form, they are aimed at autonomous driving modules, cameras, GPS, infotainment, lidar, displays and sensors. There are sealed and un-sealed options, and configurations with 0.50, 0.64, 1.20, 1.50, 2.80 or 4.80mm terminals as well as coaxial ...

HMI, the analogue and power management specialist, has launched its HL8518, a single-chip 80 mΩ high-side switch ideal for automotive applications needing power switch for low wattage lamp, high-side relays and valves, and general resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. The HL8518 is a single-channel, high-side power switch with 80mΩ (typical) Rds(on) power FET. It combines comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, full protection ...

Recom has created a chassis-mount isolated dc-dc converter for nominal battery voltages from 24 to 90V. Called RMOD360-UW, it can deliver full power continuously with inputs between 27 and 106V, as well as 240W down to 18V, and it will deliver 360W from up to 126V for 10 minutes. Output is 24.5Vdc. A 300W relative, RMOD300-UW, comes in three versions ...