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LED driver controller for up to 20 high current LEDs operate from 60V down to 5.0V February 03, 2012
By extending input voltage operation from 60V down to as low as 5.0V, the ZXLD1371 LED driver controller from Diodes Incorporated is designed to handle as broad a range of applications as possible, including those subject to the greatest variance in input voltage, such as automotive lighting and 12VAC ...
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ALPS starts mass production of new high-precision latch 2-phase type magnetic sensor
February 02, 2012
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the HGPRDT Series high-precision latch 2-phase output type magnetic sensor for use in automotive equipment, supporting a wide operating temperature range between –40 and +140°C, and high voltages up to 30 V. Mass production commenced in January 2012.
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High-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors
February 02, 2012
Maxim Integrated Products'MAX16919/MAX16969 high-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors come with iPod/iPhone fast-charge detection and USB host-charger detection for all USB gadgets. The protectors’ fast-charge detection supports both high-speed USB (480Mbps) and full-speed USB (12Mbps) operation, ...
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Offline simulator allows virtual verification of ECU software in early development phase
February 01, 2012
In order to manage complexity with emphasis on the safety and reliability of electronic control units (ECUs), the automotive industry is turning to realistic early simulation. To meet this requirement, tool vendor dSPACE is offering a solution with its new dSPACE Offline Simulator which can simulate ...
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LeCroy rolls automotive data bus analyzer packages
February 01, 2012
LeCroy Corporation released three new packages to address the growing automotive segment. Automobile and chip manufacturers, such as Broadcom and partners of the MOST Cooperation turned to LeCroy for the test needs of their next generation systems. As a result, two QualiPHY automated compliance test ...
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Molex brings more CMC standard header and solder-mount headers with press-fit terminals
February 01, 2012
Molex CMC product line has expanded with a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, CMC is an industry standard interface used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, ...
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Gate drive IC shrinks power train design in hybrid and electric vehicles
January 30, 2012
International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles.
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ST integrates window control into door controller IC
January 27, 2012
STMicroelectronics has introduced the market's first multi-functional door-zone driver with an integrated electric-window control. This chip, which reduces bill-of-material costs and improves passenger comfort, has already been selected for broad adoption at a leading German car manufacturer.
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Package technology raises current capability, efficiency in power electronics
January 26, 2012
Infineon Technologies has introduced an innovative package technology providing high-current capability and high efficiency for demanding automotive electronics applications, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs improves reliability in high-voltage applications
January 26, 2012
Texas Instruments Incorporated has expanded the company’s high-voltage point-of-load product line by introducing what the company claims is the industry’s first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs. The 600-mA LM5017 is the first in a new family of step-down switching regulators that ...
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