Automotive Electronics

Ten companies – Imec, Arm, ASE, BMW, Bosch, Siemens, SiliconAuto, Synopsys, Tenstorrent and Valeo  – have now joined an Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) to evaluate which chiplet architectures and packaging technologies are best for automotive applications. “The adoption of chiplet technology would signal a disruptive shift in central vehicle computer design, offering distinct advantages over traditional monolithic approaches. Chiplets facilitate ...

For electronic control units (ECUs) built around Infineon TriCore or Aurix processors, and Vector’s ‘Microsar Classic’ software, Vector has teamed up with development tool company PLS to created a timing bundle “which can be used to identify and eliminate timing problems in early project phases”, according to PLS. Available from Vector, it combines PLS’ UDE (‘universal debug engine’) and Vector’s ...

Toshiba has got together with development board maker Mikroe to create a platform for its TB9M003FG automotive three-phase motor control and driver IC. AEC-Q100 Grade 0 qualified, the IC has a 32bit 40MHz Arm Cortex-M0 CPU and a vector co-processor  for sensorless vector control, as well as gate-drivers to control external n-channel mosfets. AEC-Q101 qualified mosfets are included on the ...

Novosense Microelectronics has announced a series of automotive-grade IC current sensors with 5kVrms isolation (UL) between the current path and sensing circuitry. Certification is AEC-Q100 Grade 0. The NSM211x series is fast, with a 1MHz -3dB bandwidth and 400ns response time. It comes in three packaging options: SOP8, SOW16 and SOW10. Read our full Electronica 2024 coverage » Only the ...

Melexis has put two of its MLX90423 three-axis magnetic flux sensors in the same package along with a magnetic wake-up sensor to detect linear and rotary movement in high-reliability applications such as brake and accelerator pedal position sensing in vehicles Called MLX90424, it can be powered directly from 12V without a regulator and measures linear displacement up to 30mm without ...

Lumissil Microsystems has introduce a speciallist RISC-V microcontroller for touch-controlled LED-based user interfaces, with optional sound feedback. There are two versions: IS31CS9310 for industrial use and AEC-Q100 grade-1 qualified IS32CS9310 for automotive use. An 8 x 12 LED matrix driver is the primary peripheral, with eight PMOS switches and 12 built-in 80mA PWM-controlled current sinks, that allow each LED to ...

Hirose has designed a two-part FPC/FFC-to-board connector for harsh environment applications including automotive. “Featuring a center lock design, the TF70 Series allows for one-handed insertion and removal, with a locking strength of more than 40N. A guide key prevents mis-insertion, and a clear tactile click indicates complete and proper mating,” according to the company. There are 50 contacts, on a ...

Codasip has announced its L730 RISC core addressing automotive safety and security  enabling ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262 compliance up to the ASIL D integrity level. The core incorporates optional safety mechanisms and  security features, providing system engineers with flexibility while meeting their needs for verified and supported core IP. Codasip L730 is available in a range of pre-verified, baseline ...

Connector technology is powering the EV boom, argues Dawn Rogers, while Achim Raad advocates tin zinc J coating for military use. The IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook report reveals a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, which are projected to reach a staggering 17 million units by the end of 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry ...

Littelfuse has introduced a ‘tact’ style push-button with change-over contacts. ‘KSC DCT’ as it will be known, has a 6.2 x 6.2mm surface-mount body and is sealed to IP67. Both gull-wing and J-lead leg variants are available. “Everyone can now precisely monitor the actual status of an electromechanical surface-mount technology tactile switch, even when the switch is not in use, ...