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STMicroelectronics Reveals Automotive-Grade Inertial Modules for Cost-Effective Functional-Safety Applications up to ASIL B

STMicroelectronics has introduced the ASM330LHBG1 automotive 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope module with a safety-software library that enables a cost-effective solution for functional-safety applications. The ASM330LHBG1 is AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified for the ambient operating temperature range -40

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Date:

05/14/2024

FCL Components Releases Compact, Lightweight, Higher-Voltage DC Switching Relay for Power and Automotive Applications

FCL Components America, Inc. introduced the FTR-E1-HC, a lightweight, 60A 400VDC higher voltage switching relay ideal for both power and automotive applications. With no specific polarity requirement for the connection of load terminals, and a low power consumption of approximately 1.2W at rated coil volt

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Date:

05/14/2024

Emerging applications for printed and flexible sensors in automotive applications. Source: IDTechEx

IDTechEx Explores Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility

Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on. Historically, printed e

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Date:

05/10/2024

Cars as Particles

SISSA MEDIALAB

What do the flow of cars on a highway and the movement of bacteria towards a food source have in common? In both cases, annoying traffic jams can form. Especially for cars, we might want to understand how to avoid them, but perhaps we've never thought of turning to statistical physics, as Alexandre Solon, a p

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Date:

05/06/2024

Xiaomi SU7: Infineon Technologies AG provides a broad range of products, including silicon carbide (SiC) power modules, for Xiaomi’s new SU7 smart electric vehicle (Copyright: Xiaomi)

Infineon Provides a Broad Range of Products for Xiaomi's new SU7 Smart Electric Vehicle

Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, will provide silicon carbide (SiC) power modules HybridPACK™ Drive G2 CoolSiC™ and bare die products to Xiaomi EV for its recently announced SU7 until 2027. Infineon’s CoolSiC-based power modules allow for higher operating te

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Date:

05/06/2024

A possible timeline for the SoC (state of charge) of the integrated on-site battery storage of a solar canopy charger (solar canopies include a solar panel, battery, and EV charging outlet). Possible situations where charging is impossible are displayed. Source: IDTechEx

Solar EV Charging to Bypass the Grid: A $2.5 Billion Market by 2034

Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx

Electrification of cars, buses, and trucks drastically reduces CO2 emissions at the point of use compared to a diesel or petrol alternative. The adoption of EVs across all sectors, with IDTechEx predicting over 180 million electric vehicles to be sold annually by 2044. This will contribute to a drastic reduction in

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Date:

05/06/2024

IDTechEx Explores Software-Defined Vehicles

In-car payments and cars that communicate are becoming possible with software-defined vehicles (SDVs), enhancing experiences within the car. Cars are becoming not just a means to travel but a base that uses smart qualities to integrate work and lifestyle into the vehicle. Out and about Taking the car s

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Date:

05/02/2024

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Figure 1: Isolation locations in a PLC

Galvanic Isolation Keeps Pace with Control Requirements

Joachim Hausmann, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH

There are two distinct trends in the design of the electronic systems that support motors. On one side are power generation and electrical distribution subsystems that operate at voltages that are moving toward the kilovolt regime. On the other are high-speed MCUs that enable advanced algorithms to optimise sy

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Date:

05/01/2024