Automotive
Power MOSFET Chipset Targets DC-DC Apps Requiring High Power Density
April 30, 2011 9:06 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier announced the introduction of an automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset optimized for DC-DC applications used in internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, hybrid and electric vehicles. The 40-V logic level gate drive
Paying Tribute to the Legacy of Earth Day
April 27, 2011 1:26 pm | by Paul Smith, MathWorks, and Tyler Joswick, The Ohio State University | Blogs | CommentsThis past Friday marked the 41st Earth Day. The past 40 years have demonstrated the growing global green movement, reinforced each year by Earth Day to celebrate and spread awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Earth Day’s goals of environmental protection and sustainability are echoed by the EcoCAR Challenge, its organizers, participating student teams, and sponsors.
Gas Temperature Sensor Features Foul Proof Probe Tip
April 26, 2011 6:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sensor Connection introduces the EGT Diesel Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor featuring an enclosed foul proof probe tip that permits operation in bio-fuel and diesel engine applications. Manufactured in the U.S. from high temperature Inconel and 316SS...
Inductive Charging
April 25, 2011 7:25 pm | by Siemens | Videos | CommentsElectric vehicles can be charged contact-free via inductive energy flow. It is safe and no cables are needed.
Hybrids Hyped at 2011 New York Auto Show
April 25, 2011 3:29 pm | by AssociatedPress | Videos | CommentsWith the national average for a gallon of gas quickly approaching $4.00 a gallon, fuel efficiency is on the minds of many Americans. And at the New York International Auto Show, its on the mind of virtually every automaker. (April 20)
Intense Interest in Energy Harvesting for Electric Vehicles
April 20, 2011 8:51 am | by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx | News | CommentsTwo forthcoming events in Germany reflect the intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles. Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2011, 21-22 June covers many forms of harvesting for other applications as well and drills into the technology...
3D Systems Expands Technical Partnership With Lotus Renault GP Formula One Team
April 19, 2011 6:21 am | News | Comments3D Systems Corporation announced the expansion of its technical partnership with Lotus Renault GP Formula 1 team following last year's refresh of its SLA(R) production printer fleet at the Advanced Digital Manufacturing (ADM) Centre in Enstone, England.
Tiny CMOS Camera Drives Vehicle Vision Applications
April 18, 2011 8:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsWith a housing volume of just 7 cc, the Sharp CMOS camera is one of the smallest modules suitable for automotive use currently available on the market worldwide.
IR Detector and Emitter Technology Touts Desirable Sensitivity, Reliability, Durability
April 14, 2011 1:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLumex launched the MicronSensIR family of infrared detector and emitter technologies. The lead selenide and lead sulfide detectors are available in single element and multi-element formats and provide sensitivity of 1.5E10 Jones across the
Pressure Sensors EC79 Certified for Use on Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
April 14, 2011 6:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsAmerican Sensor Technologies, Inc. (www.astsensors.com) has obtained 79/2009/EC approval for two pressure ranges of its AST Model AST2000 and Model AST4000 OEM pressure sensors. The approval is a necessary European Community Directive...
Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array Comes in EIA 0508 Size
April 12, 2011 1:53 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe KEMET Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array is a passive technology where multiple capacitor elements are integrated into one common monolithic structure. Features include
OSRAM Wins PACE Award for OSTAR Headlamp LED
April 12, 2011 6:01 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsOSRAM Opto Semiconductors was an award winner at the 17th Annual Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation held at a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. The award was accepted by Peter Knittl...
The Superbus can drive!
April 9, 2011 6:40 pm | by autoblogger | Videos | CommentsThis is the Superbus; a very futuristic form of public transport (a bus). It has a topspeed of over 300 km/h! Via http://www.autojunk.nl/2011/04/presentatie-van-wubbos-superbus
Automotive-qualified MOSFETs Offer Rugged, Compact System Solution
April 7, 2011 11:38 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier today introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms.
Ohio State University EcoCAR Improves Emissions Controls - The EcoCAR Spring Workshop
March 30, 2011 12:14 pm | by Eric Schacht | Blogs | CommentsThe Ohio State University EcoCAR team is one of 16 teams competing to build the best hybrid vehicle in the EcoCAR Challenge Competition. However, the EcoCAR Competition is not a simple “build the car and compete” type of competition. Each EcoCAR vehicle must
Designing an Automotive Instrument Cluster for Increased Sound Pressure Level
March 28, 2011 12:53 pm | by Jon Levin, Star Micronics America, Inc. & Krunal Patel, Jaguar Land Rover | Articles | CommentsNearly all vehicles have a chime or speaker on the dashboard instrument cluster for various alert functions. Increasingly, instrument cluster manufacturers are turning to speakers that produce multiple chime, alert and turn signal indicator sounds with higher Sound Pressure Level (SPL).
10th Anniversary of electronica & Productronica China Sets a New Milestone
March 28, 2011 12:41 pm | News | Commentselectronica & Productronica China 2011 closed this year’s show successfully with the best figures in its 10-year history. A total of 480 Chinese and international exhibitors presented their products on 23,000sqm exhibition space.
Putting Physics to Work in Next-Generation Automotive and Aerospace Engineering
March 28, 2011 10:19 am | by Sandeep Sovani, Ph.D., ANSYS, Inc., www.ansys.com | Articles | CommentsThe engineering field is founded on fundamental laws of physics which can be explained by governing equations such as Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism and Navier–Stokes equations of fluid motion. However, a profound irony plagues engineering.
The Tinker's Toolbox - Talking with Matt Williams of Tyco about Reflowable SMT Protection Devices
March 24, 2011 11:16 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Matt Williams of TE Circuit Protection about their latest circuit protection devices based upon Hybrid PPTC (MHP) and Reflowable Thermal Protection (RTP) technology.
EVC Series connectors enable Level I and II charging from 15A-120V to 75A
March 22, 2011 5:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsITT Interconnect Solutions has donated its SAE J1772 EVC Series Electric Vehicle Charging System Connector Assemblies to Mississippi State University for its entry to the EcoCAR Challenge Competition (www.ecocarchallenge.org).
1000-W DC-DC Power Supply Performs Under Harsh Conditions
March 15, 2011 12:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPowerstax announced its TVS1001 ruggedized 1000-W DC-DC power supply. The supply utilizes two of the company’s F501 DC-DC converters which are able to perform under the harshest of conditions with
Motor Controller Switches Loads Up to 100 A
March 15, 2011 8:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsTrombetta's reversible Intelligent Motor Controller can be customized to meet DC motor application requirements. The controller is capable of switching loads up to 100 A and providing
Automotive Semiconductor Market Grew by 37 per cent in 2010
March 10, 2011 4:23 am | News | CommentsAccording to the most up-to-date analysis by Semicast Research, Renesas Electronics was the leading supplier of semiconductors to the automotive sector in 2010, ahead of Infineon Technologies.
8-bit CAN MCUs Feature 5.5-V Operation, Very Low Power
March 2, 2011 11:11 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced the PIC18F “K80” 8-bit CAN microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring 1.8-V to 5.5-V operation and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology, for sleep current consumption of less than
Automotive Infotainment Applications Require Fast Analog Video Switching
March 1, 2011 8:50 am | by Fionn Hurley, Senior Applications Engineer, Analog Devices | Articles | CommentsDespite the move to digital video for home entertainment, analog video still has a significant presence in applications such as the automotive industry.
