Automotive Electronics

NXP is sampling the S32K3 MCU family designed for automotive body electronics, battery management and emerging zone controllers with software that spans security, functional safety and low-level drivers. The S32K3 expands NXP’s S32 automotive platform from gateway and domain control into zone control and edge nodes. Plus, it enables software reuse among multiple applications to reduce the complexity of vehicle ...

Vishay has introduced an AEC-Q101 qualified dual 60V n-channel mosfet in an asymmetric package – a 5 x 6mm ‘PowerPAK’ SO-8L (see photo). Called SQJ264EP and designed for automotive dc-dc switch-mode power supplies, to increase efficiency the mosfet are asymmetric as well as the package. Mosfet 1 20mΩ on-resistance (10V) 9.2nC typical gate charge 20A max (25°C, 15A 125°C) 27W ...

Advanced audio automotive systems with active noise cancellation, in-cabin communication and hands-free voice communication make cars quieter and enable a rich passenger experience. As these trends continue, a scalable, flexible and high-performance audio front-end is required. Available in package- and software-compatible 2/4/6/8 channels, the PCM6xx0-Q1 audio ADCs integrate a programmable microphone bias and microphone diagnostics. These ADCs offer flexible digital filtering ...

Panasonic has miniaturised 60A automotive relays into 17.8 x 13 x 16mm housings. Called the TT series, they supporting switching 60A at 14Vdc (NO contact) and have double make 2 Form A (1 Form U) contacts – and are tailored to smart junction boxes throughout a vehicle. “Those state-of-the-art junction boxes”, said Panasonic’s’ Michael Immle, “are a downright leap in terms of switching ...

Rohm is aiming at vehicles with three 1 x 1mm footprint AEC-Q101 qualified mosfets. The parts are: RV8C010UN n-chan 20V 1A 1.2Vg RV8L002SN n-chan 60V 250mA 2.5Vg BSS84X p-chan, -60V -250mA -4.5Vg see table below for on-resisance. They are intended for automated driving and automotive electronic control units (ECUs). For automated optical inspection (AOI), the company is providing a side electrode ...

Alps Alpine has revealed more about its high-power haptic vibrator, following Dialog Semi’s announcment of the driver chip inside it yesterday. Haptic Reactor Heavy Type is intended for touch feedback, primarily in automotive applications. “There is currently growing demand for vibrational feedback, which allows more intuitive control and does not require any shift of gaze,” according to the company. Heavy Type ...

IAR Systems Embedded Workbench C/C++ compile and debug toolchain can now generate position-independent code and position-independent data for Renesas’ RH850 automotive MCUs. “The added functionality is useful in systems where applications are loaded dynamically,” according to IAR. “When using position-independent code and read-only data [ROPI], the compiler will generate code that uses PC-relative references for addressing code and read-only data. ...

GaN Systems has announced availability of the first product in a family of new 650V, 60A transistors for the automotive market. The GS-065-060-5-T-A is designed to meet automotive reliability standards including AEC-Q101 qualification and GaN Systems’ AutoQual+ testing and qualification. AutoQual+ is an enhanced AEC-Q test sequence based on the company’s collaboration with automotive partners to prove its transistors lifetimes ...

Volkswagen has adopted NXP’s battery management system (BMS) into its MEB (Modular Electric Propulsion) platform to help increase vehicle range, extend battery longevity, and enhance safety.  NXP’s BMS provides flexibility and scalability from an ID.3, a plug-in hybrid, or a luxury electric vehicle like the ID.4, Audi e-Tron or Porsche Taycan. It is battery-agnostic in most applications.”Usually the battery management ...

Allegro MicroSystems, has introduced a portfolio of 80V motor drivers for 48V automotive systems. AMT49100 / AMT49101 safety-enhanced three-phase gate drivers for electric power steering and other safety-critical systems AMT49502 safety half-bridge gate driver with actuators and solid-state relays A89503 safety half-bridge gate driver with independent high-side and low-side output loads for floating loads, such as seat heaters and catalytic heaters ...