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Figure 1: How to run the ACT72350 BLDC motor example

Optimizing BLDC Motor Control Through System Simulation

Siddharth Mohan, Sr. Design Engineer

Why BLDC motors? Electric motors are responsible for roughly 50% of the world’s total electrical energy consumption, according to the European Commission1. Improving motor efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also plays a vital role in lowering global CO₂ emissions. Among available motor te

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Date:

06/30/2025

STMicroelectronics’ new High-Current, Low-Voltage Switching Regulators Handle Challenging Automotive Loads

STMicroelectronics’ DCP0606Y automotive step-down converters let designers build extremely compact and efficient step-down power supplies to deliver 6A maximum output current at a voltage as low as 0.6V. The converters are conceived for applications such as telematics, heads-up displays, infotainm

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Date:

06/25/2025

STMicroelectronics Extends ISO 26262 Compliant Automotive Family with 8-Channel Low-Side Driver in Space-Saving Leadless Package

STMicroelectronics’ L9800 8-channel automotive low-side driver is ISO 26262 compliant and housed in a compact, leadless outline that saves space in body-control modules, HVAC and climate controls, and power-domain controls. The L9800 outputs can drive resistive, capacitive, or inductive loads like rela

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Date:

06/23/2025

Toshiba Introduces 2-Channel Automotive High-Speed Digital Isolators

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) extends its lineup of isolation devices with four AEC-Q100 qualified, 2-channel, high-speed digital isolators. The new DCM32xx00 series supports stable operation with high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100kV/µs (typ.) at data transmission rates of

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Date:

06/19/2025

TDK Introduces Automotive Power-Over-Coax Inductor for Filters with Industry-Leading Simplicity and Efficiency

TDK Corporation launches the ADL8030VA, a high-performance inductor designed specifically for power-over-coaxial (PoC) applications. Due to its high impedance over a wide frequency range, this component streamlines the PoC filter design by requiring only one single component instead of the conventional approach wi

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Date:

06/17/2025

High-Efficiency GaN Inverter Brings GaN Power to Medium-Voltage Motor Drives

Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC) announces the release of the EPC9196, a high-performance 25 ARMS, 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter reference design powered by the EPC2304 eGaN® FET. The EPC9196 is specifically designed for medium-voltage (96 V – 150 V) battery-powered motor drive applications, in

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Date:

06/10/2025

Imagry CEO, Eran Ofir

PSDcast – Why Autonomous Public Transit Could Solve Problems that Robotaxis Can’t

We’ve been hearing a lot about the possibility of robo-taxis – be they ground-based or vertical take-off and landing. And one would assume these autonomous robo-taxis would help alleviate urban traffic and congestion, but do they really? Imagry, an autonomous driving software company, has a different solu

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Date:

06/10/2025

STMicroelectronics Reveals Space-Saving, High-Frequency Digital Automotive Audio Amplifiers for Smart-Cockpit Applications

STMicroelectronics has revealed new class-D automotive audio amplifiers for smart-cockpit applications, engineered for tiny overall dimensions and with a digital input that simplifies circuit design. The new HFDA80D and HFDA90D extend ST’s family of high-frequency automotive amplifiers, complemen

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Date:

06/10/2025

Yancho Todorov, Senior Scientist and coordinator of the project at VTT

Research and Innovation Project Prepares Megawatt Charging Solutions for EU-Wide Heavy-Duty Transport

A groundbreaking innovation initiative led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is set to revolutionise battery electric truck charging. The project features real-life demonstrations of charging hubs to accelerate the electrification of heavy-duty transport. The aim is to establish a comprehensive Eu

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Date:

06/09/2025

Randy MacEwen, President and CEO of Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Announces 1.5 MW Fuel Cell Engine Order for Sierra Northern Railway

Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new supply agreement with California-based rail operator Sierra Northern Railway for the supply of 1.5 MW of fuel cell engines, expected to be delivered in 2025. As part of Sierra Northern Railway's efforts to decarbonize its operations across California, 1

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Date:

06/06/2025

Customers working with Infineon’s AURIX™ TC3x/TC4x automotive microcontrollers can now use a complete HIL simulation and test solution using Typhoons HIL simulator.

Infineon Collaborates with Typhoon HIL to Accelerate Development of xEV Power Electronic Systems using Real-Time Hardware-in-the-loop Platform

Infineon Technologies AG announced a collaboration with Typhoon HIL, a leading provider of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions, to provide automotive engineering teams with a fully-integrated, real-time development and test environment for key elements of xEV powertrain systems. Customers working wi

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Date:

06/05/2025

Patrick Wadden, the Global VP of Vicor's Automotive Business Unit

PSDcast – Active Suspension Systems in Electric Vehicles

One of the more interesting trends to emerge in the automotive landscape is the broader availability of active suspension systems. While the idea, itself, was tossed around as far back as the 1950s, it didn’t become a thing until 80’s, though it was cost-prohibitive. And even today, being able to ad

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Date:

06/04/2025

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Figure 1: Residential EV charger

EV Charging Levels from Residential to Commercial

Wayne Liang, senior segment manager at Microchip Technology’s E-Mobility business

The arrival of electric vehicles (EVs) has ushered in a revolution in the automotive industry with a fundamental shift toward sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint. At the center of this transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of

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Date:

06/01/2025

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Self-Driving Growing Pains

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

Who could’ve ever guessed that the eternal negligence of motorists crossed with an imperfect – and occasionally over-hyped – technology would cause problems? If you’re surprised that “driver assistance” tech has contributed to a growing number of accidents, then welcome to planet Earth! And the auton

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Date:

06/01/2025