Automotive

TouchNetix, a provider of advanced touch solutions, has announced that its aXiom technology has been selected by Woory Industrial Co. Ltd. for the newly released Hyundai Genesis GV80. The aXiom AX54A chip operates the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) touch and force controls system within the centre console. TouchNetix’ …

LEM, a global company in electrical measurement for industrial and automotive applications, has launched the HAH3DR S07/SP42, a new compact current sensor designed for 800V three-phase power modules. Developers of automotive traction inverters are increasingly using three-phase power modules such as the popular and widely proven Hybridpack Drive from Infineon. …

Melexis has unveiled the MLX90513. This inductive sensor IC with “exceptional accuracy” according to Melexis, is designed especially for automotive pedal and steering applications. Thanks to the MLX90513, this cutting-edge technology is no longer reserved for a select audience. This ASIL C sensor interface features on-chip digital signal processing for …

As vehicles become more connected and technologically advanced, the need for heightened security measures also rises. New government and automotive OEM cybersecurity requirements are beginning to include larger key sizes and Edwards Curve ed25519 algorithm standards. In response, Microchip Technology has launched its latest TrustAnchor Security IC, the TA101, which …

The world’s most instantly recognisable vehicle, the trusted London black cab, has been on an exciting journey, transforming into a zero carbon mobility technology company. TR Fastenings is delighted to play its part in the story, helping this icon of London heritage evolve its production for a greener future. The …

Farnell is hosting a video series by Tektronix taking a deep dive into one of the most popular development boards from NXP, the LPCXpresso55S69. The LPCXpresso55S69 is a powerful development board with an MCU based on the Arm Cortex M33 architecture. It features UART and SPI support, an audio subsystem, …

Murata has extended their lead in the manufacture of multi-layer ceramic capacitors for automotive applications with the release of their LLC series. The components feature a reversed termination for low ESL and are in a “world’s-first” 0.18mm profile package, according to the company. “Footprint is just 0.5 x 1.0mm for …

NXP Semiconductors has announced the AW693, a new automotive-qualified wireless connectivity solution. Designed for automotive from the ground up and part of the industry’s most complete automotive wireless connectivity portfolio, the AW693 enables concurrent dual Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connections, protected by NXP’s integrated Edgelock secure subsystem, to deliver …

Toshiba Electronics Europe (“Toshiba”) has launched a pair of automotive grade 40V N-channel power MOSFETs based upon their latest U-MOS IX-H process. The new devices use a new S-TOGL (Small Transistor Outline Gull-wing Leads) package that offers a number of advantages in automotive applications. Automotive safety-critical applications such as steering, braking …

Euroquartz is launching a new spread spectrum oscillator offering customers a drop-in replacement for standard clock oscillators with a reduction in electromagnetic interference (EMI) by as much as 12dB. In electronic systems a principal cause of EMI is the system clock oscillator and traditional “patching-up” methods of combatting interference – …