Automotive Components

  ProTek Devices has introduced a new circuit protection diode to shield CAN Bus and other automotive subsystem designs from electrostatic discharge and other electrical fast transient damage. The ESD protection level is rated at greater than 25 kilovolts.

Microchip has announced three new maXTouch touchscreen controllers and optimisation services which address the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges faced by developers of automotive touchscreens.

C&K has announced the launch of its KSC XA tactile switch, designed for automotive interior and openings applications. The new switch is in a smaller form factor than existing competitor products that deliver the required sound and haptic feedback. It is provided in a compact 6.2x6.2x4.9mm package, making it ideal for applications such as steering wheel or gear shift paddles.

Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR Series9XTP has been selected by Telechips, for use in its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and vehicle cockpit solutions. The hardware virtualisation capabilities of the PowerVR architecture is capable of hosting multiple operating systems (OS) using a single GPU core with no impact on performance.

The MPC5777C Power Architecture microcontroller from NXP Semiconductors is in stock at Mouser Electronics. Boasting three dual-issue, 32-bit CPU core complexes, the microcontroller supports automotive and industrial engine management applications such as electric DC motor control, aerospace engines, and Ethernet and CAN FD connectivity.

Vecow have announced the release of its latest powerful and rugged in-vehicle elite, Vecow IVH-9204MX ICY Series Fanless Embedded System. The series is powered by workstation-grade Intel Xeon/Core i7/i5/i3 processor, fully compliant with EN50155 & EN45545-2, has secured data protection, power protection, and all-in-one integrated functions.

Expanding its offering of FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers, Vishay has released eight 100V and 200V devices in the eSMP series SMP (DO-220AA) package, including the industry's first to offer current ratings to 2A. Measuring 3.85mm by 2.03mm with a low 1 mm profile, the Vishay Semiconductors diodes provide space-saving alternatives to devices in the SMA (DO-214AC).

Global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, TT Electronics, has announced two new products for rail and military vehicles, as well as the telecommunication and industrial markets. The SteadiShield connector and the OcTrain 10Gb Ethernet contact can be utilised in braking systems, trackside and signalling cables, drivers’ cabin equipment, and communications equipment.

In stock at distributor Mouser Electronics are the LTM2810 µModule isolators from Analog Devices. Offering up to 7.5kVRMS of isolation, the isolators are suitable for test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) systems, industrial applications, and metering systems.

A series of high-reliability thick-film chip resistors from KOA that are designed for high-precision use cases such as automation in industrial application or battery designs in the automotive sector are in stock at RS Components. The RS73 series of ultra-high-precision metal-glaze thick-film resistors offer tolerances of ±0.1% and a TCR of 25 ppm/°C.