Automotive Components

Offered in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212 case size to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-A1 and IHLP-1212AB-A1 combine operating temperatures of +125 °C with extremely low profiles down to 1.0 mm, while the IHLP-1212AB-5A features high operating temperatures to +155 °C and a profile of 1.2 mm.

ROHM has announced the availability of compact high output surface mount LEDs equipped with lens. This new lineup includes 18 devices, comprised of the CSL0901 series featuring standard brightness and the high brightness CSL0902 series.

The use of the colour orange to identify live, plastic-sheathed components is becoming well-established in electric vehicles, but it is a challenge to develop orange compounds that exhibit high colour stability over the long term. LANXESS has now succeeded in doing just this.

Taiwan Semiconductor has expanded its portfolio of automotive Lighting ICs. The TSCR400 and TSCR402 are high side Constant Current Regulators (CCR) for linear LED driving and regulate with presets of 0.1mA and 20mA nominal (respectively) that are adjustable with an external resistor up to 65mA. Taiwan Semiconductor designed them to drive LEDs in strings and they reduce current at increasing temperatures to self-protect.

Designed as a wideband, low-noise, bipolar-input operational amplifier, the OPA855 decompensated amplifier from Texas Instruments (TI) excels in high bandwidth transimpedance and voltage amplifier applications. The 8GHz gain-bandwidth product (GBWP) of the OPA855 enables high-gain configurations while maintaining wide closed-loop bandwidth.

  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.