Sponsored by Knowles. Today, the adoption of electric vehicles for both consumer and commercial purposes is rapidly growing. In 2023, EVs made up 17 percent of worldwide automobile sales. For EV design engineers and purchasing agents, this drive towards increased electrification results in the challenge of finding cutting-edge components that can handle increasing temperatures, voltage,… Read more »
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ROHM and TSMC collaborate to develop automotive gallium nitride technology
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM has formed a strategic partnership with Taiwanese foundry TSMC for the development and volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power devices for EVs. The partnership will integrate ROHM’s device development technology with TSMC’s GaN-on-silicon process technology. GaN power devices are currently used in consumer and industrial applications, such as AC… Read more »
Wevo-Chemie unveils silicone thermal gap filler for power electronics and batteries
German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie is expanding its portfolio of thermal interface materials with an optimized silicone gap filler. WEVOSIL 26040 FL features high thermal conductivity of 4 W/m*K for efficient heat dissipation for large surfaces. The material has been formulated to be resistant to sedimentation, allowing it to be stored, used and transported… Read more »
Toshiba releases automotive photorelay for 400 V battery-related control systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a high-voltage transistor output photorelay for 400 V automotive battery-related control systems. The automotive-compliant TLX9150M is housed in a compact SO12L-T package. Its space-saving form factor of 7.76mm × 10mm × 2.45mm is 25% smaller than Toshiba’s existing package SO16L-T. This helps to miniaturize the battery unit and reduce costs…. Read more »
PANJIT introduces automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFET
Taiwanese semiconductor company PANJIT International has introduced its latest series of automotive-grade 60 V N-channel MOSFETs, featuring Shielded Gate Trench (SGT) technology to support power devices for automobiles. The series is engineered to deliver enhanced figure of merit (FOM), ultra-low RDS(ON) and minimized capacitance to enhance performance and energy efficiency in automotive electronic systems by… Read more »
Toshiba and MIKROE develop automotive gate driver board for brushless motors
Toshiba Electronics Europe has teamed up with development tools supplier MikroElektronika (MIKROE) to integrate its TB9083FTG gate-driver IC into the Brushless 30 Click, a compact add-on board for precise and reliable control of brushless DC (BLDC) motors in automotive applications. Toshiba’s TB9083FTG has been designed in accordance with ISO 26262 (2nd edition) and integrates nine… Read more »
LEM launches automotive-grade sensor for bidirectional EV chargers
Electrical measurement technology firm LEM has designed an automotive-grade residual current monitoring (RCM) type B sensor for bidirectional onboard EV chargers (OBCs). The new RCM type B sensor is designed to enable EV system engineers to progress towards transformer-less OBCs in a single unit while speeding up design architecture as it is ISO26262 Automotive Safety… Read more »
Power Integrations launches 1,700 V GaN Switcher IC
Power Integrations, which provides high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has introduced a new product in its InnoMux-2 family of single-stage, independently regulated multi-output offline power supply ICs. The new device features a 1,700 V gallium nitride (GaN) switch, fabricated using the company’s PowiGaN technology and building on the company’s 900 V and 1,250… Read more »
Enhancing industrial EV battery performance in emerging non-automotive and off-highway markets
Sponsored by Parker. With the increasing push towards sustainability and efficiency, the electrification of industrial vehicles is not just a technological milestone but a necessity. As electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation and extend their reach into diverse industrial sectors, the demand for robust and reliable battery systems becomes ever more critical. Revolutionizing Industrial Battery Technology… Read more »
Laserax introduces laser welding machine for automotive batteries
Canada-based Laserax, which manufactures industrial laser machines, has developed a new system that accelerates the laser welding of battery cells using machine vision software from German firm MVTec. The Battery Welding Machine speeds up the process of welding the current collector and busbar to the battery module. The system is suitable for batteries used in… Read more »