February 27, 2023

STMicroelectronics, the world's leading supplier of MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems), further expands its sensor product portfolio, launching new automotive-grade 3-axis accelerometers with small g values. Combining the advantages of low power consumption, small size, high precision, and robust performance, ST's new accelerometer locks a variety of automotive applications, including vehicle tracking, event recording, equipment abnormal use monitoring, and navigation for assisted...

February 26, 2023

Design and Application of Automotive Grade IGBT in Hybrid Electric Vehicle In response to the needs of automotive power modules, Infineon has greatly enhanced the life expectancy of IGBT by enhancing the power cycle and temperature cycle characteristics of IGBT and increasing the structural strength of IGBT. Requirements for power semiconductor modules in hybrid vehicles Poor working environment (high temperature, vibration) The IGBT is located in the inverter and needs to provide energy for...

February 25, 2023

ON Semiconductor NCV8871 is a brand new adjustable output non-synchronous boost controller for automotive systems. The internal voltage regulator included in this device provides charge to the gate driver. It has a quiescent current of 3.0 microamperes (µA) in sleep mode to minimize power consumption. It also has synchronous switching frequency characteristics, and provides two versions that can be set to a typical value of 170 kHz or a typical value of 1 MHz. Peak current mode control and...