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Toshiba is aiming at 800V electric vehicles with an SO16 photo-relay with 1.8kV output mosfets. “Photo-relays commonly used in battery systems must withstand a voltage of approximately twice the system voltage, therefore, an output withstand voltage of over 1,600V is required for an 800V system,” according to the company. “Toshiba’s TLX9165T meets and exceeds this requirement.” The high-voltage mosfets inside ...
The European electronic components distribution market is suffering from a declining automotive sector, reports DMASS Europe. The electronic components distribution industry body represents approximately 85% of the European components DTAM. DMASS said that European semiconductor distribution sales in Q2 2025 fell 14% compared to Q2 2024. Austria experiencing the steepest drop (36.6%) followed by France (20%), Germany and Ireland both ...
Huber+Suhner has got DTV type-approval for a range of screened single and dual-core power cables, allowing them to be used for critical marine energy systems. “Specifically designed for long-term durability in harsh conditions, the Radox family of cables combine electrical performance with strong mechanical and chemical resistance,” claimed the company. “Designed for use in battery and fuel energy systems on ...
Rust applications can be Autosar software components on TC4x automotive microcontrollers, allowing Rust to run alongside C and C++, following a cooperation between HighTec EDV-Systeme, Elektrobit and Infineon. The three companies have created a development software bundle called ‘Drive Core Autosar (Rust)’, which includes: A version of Elektrobit’s Tresos Studio, including Tresos AutoCore Autosar-compliant basic software for automotive ECUs (control ...
Rigorous testing of display components is essential to meet consumer expectations and maintain brand reputation, says Samudrapom Dam In the competitive landscape of consumer electronics, display quality is paramount. Manufacturers face the dual challenge of ensuring high performance while managing production complexities. This article delves into the measurement challenges associated with these display components, highlighting how innovative testing solutions enhance ...
Synopsys has completed the acquisition of Ansys. The $35bn deal brings Ansys’ predictive simulation and analysis tools into the Synopsys family for design tools using AI. “The increasing complexity of developing intelligent systems demands design solutions with a deeper integration of electronics and physics, enhanced by AI,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys (pictured). “Today marks a transformational ...
Nissan, Toyota and Honda have revised plans for US EV production following the US government’s decision to end tax breaks on EVs coupled with weak demand, reports the Nikkei. Nissan will postpone production of two electric SUVs that were to be built at its Mississippi plant. Initially, production was to begin in 2028, but will now be pushed back until ...
A new working group has been announced to establish cross-industry collaboration to improve the interoperability of product and environment simulation, models, and components using existing and new open standards. Accellera Systems Initiative announced the Federated Simulation Standard (FSS) working group (WG). The charter of the new working group is chaired by NXP’s Martin Barnasconi,with Qualcomm’s Mark Burton as vice chair. ...
The Design and Verification Conference & Exhibition Europe (DVCon Europe) has announced its keynote speakers. Ralph Schleifer, head of virtual ECUs and simulation at CARIAD will deliver ‘Driving Forward: The Evolution of Virtual Development in the Automotive Industry’, and Amanda Brock (pictured), CEO of OpenUK’s keynote is entitled: ‘We didn’t start the fire…open source software in 2025’. Mark Burton, general ...
Nidec has opened its 108,000m2 motor factory in Jiaozhou, intended to make 18 million units and 20 million inverters per year. Part of the company’s ACIM (appliance, commercial and industrial motors) division, the Nidec Qingdao Industrial Park has 75 production lines, a 8,500m2 R&D cente with eight laboratories, and an automated warehouse. “The site is a result of the integration of ...
