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Figure 1: MOSFET channel punch-through showing outputs from previous SPICE simulators vs. QSPICE

QSPICE: A Mission to Get SPICE Right

Siddharth Mohan, design engineer, Qorvo

Qorvo’s QSPICE™ simulator for analog and mixed-signal simulation provides power designers with the tools to confidently evaluate their designs. Free to use, QSPICE improves SPICE basics, supports large amounts of digital logic without performance penalties, and delivers the speed and accuracy needed for rel

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Date:

11/29/2024

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Figure 1: OMRON Power Relay Line Up

Meeting the Critical Needs of the Energy Industry

Fuminori Takeuchi, Product Marketing Manager – Relay, OMRON

The energy industry is navigating a transformative phase characterized by pressing needs that are reshaping its operational strategies. A primary requirement is the demand for high-voltage, high-capacity relays, driven by the increasing use of high-voltage, high-capacity batteries across various applications, in

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: Automotive electronic communications networks are becoming increasingly complex due to the rising number of MCUs needed in modern vehicles

Signal Improvement Drives Next-Generation Automotive CAN Performance

Joy CHEN, NOVOSENSE Microelectronics

ECUs typically manage a whole host of vital vehicle functions such as powertrain control, lighting, safety, and infotainment. The number of ECUs varies per vehicle, but if we look at a luxury model, it is hardly unusual to see to see 150, or even more. And even in lower-end vehicles, the total number will be

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: ≥400V EV batteries are attenuated by resistor dividers to interface with the rest of the BMS

Integrated Resistor Dividers Improve EV Battery Systems

Jacob Fattakhov, Product Marketing Manager at Texas Instruments

In modern electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), the battery management system (BMS) serves as the brain of the battery pack, responsible for ensuring battery performance, safety and longevity. The BMS monitors parameters such as state of charge, which provides insight into the remaining en

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: State-of-the-art electromotors are steadily replacing combustion engines

The Ascension of the Electric Motor

Mike Sandyck, Marketing Director at Cissoid

1. Motor efficiency Whatever power source is chosen for the future - be it a self-powered or occasionally plugged-in battery pack, a fuel cell that converts hydrogen or ammonia, or even a fossil fuel driven generator - the most efficient motor to provide motion power is an electric one. The typical efficien

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: Grinding fasteners to perfection is part of the process when manufacturing custom fasteners for assembly

Driving Innovation: Expert Insights on the Power of Quality Engineering

Optimas Solutions Mike Eusanio, Automotive Applications Engineer, and Bob Mangapora, Automotive Business Development

Optimas and other key players in the fastener industry are at the forefront in reducing vehicle weight to enhance mileage, leveraging innovative technology, superior engineering practices, and a fresh perspective on weight reduction from a component standpoint to assist manufacturers in meeting these standards. Despite this, the

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: Typical OBC electrical schematic

Using GaN HEMTs in OBCs

Giuseppe Di Stefano, former Power GaN Technical Marketing Senior Manager at STMicroelectronics

One of the most important technology revolutions today is vehicle electrification, and it is leading to a large disruption of the automotive industry. One of the sparks that ignited this new revolution was the CO2 emission reduction targets set by governments around the world, but it is not the only one. In tr

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Exploring Commercial EV Challenges and Solutions

Mark Patrick, Director, Technical Content, EMEA, Mouser Electronics

Considering all factors, the automotive industry has been remarkably fast in transitioning towards electrification. Despite its incredible size, long-established processes, and relatively lengthy R&D cycles, which can all hinder progress, manufacturers across the globe have rapidly launched complete electric ve

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Date:

12/01/2024

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Figure 1: Wire Protection with Fuses

Wire Harness Protection Optimizes Zonal Architecture

Vasiliki Makantasi, Rene Schwarz, Jan Wiedemann, Infineon Technologies

Modern vehicles are equipped with numerous systems that rely on proper wiring. During power distribution, power losses occur because of the current flowing through the wire, and the electrical resistance of the wire leads to heating. If the temperature becomes too high, insulation can be damaged, leading to a

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Date:

12/01/2024