US semiconductor manufacturer Diodes has introduced four new automotive-compliant asynchronous buck converters for 48 V low-voltage rail point-of-load applications. The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500 mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver high-efficiency step-down DC-DC conversion and up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. The converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 V to… Read more »
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Toshiba launches 1500 V photorelay for automotive battery management systems
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has introduced the TLX9161T automotive photorelay, designed to help EV manufacturers and battery system suppliers manage high-voltage battery packs. The TLX9161T, housed in a compact SO12L-T package, delivers a minimum output withstand voltage of 1500 V to meet requirements for high-voltage automotive batteries. Volume production has started. The TLX9161T targets… Read more »
Nissan and ChargeScape announce new vehicle-to-grid pilot with Silicon Valley Power
ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to… Read more »
U Power teams with SAIC and UNEX EV to deploy truck battery swapping in Thailand
Chinese battery-swapping equipment supplier U Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with heavy truck manufacturer SAIC Hongyan Automotive and EV technology company UNEX EV to cooperate on the deployment of heavy trucks that are compatible with battery swapping. The companies will initially deploy 3,000 electric heavy-duty tractors for long-haul transportation and 1,200 electric… Read more »
Webinar: Inside-the-box connectivity in automotive applications
Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by TTI and Molex, where we will explore Molex solutions designed for non-safety-critical, inside-the-box automotive applications. Learn how Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus, and Pico-Clasp connectors deliver reliable, space-saving, and high-performance connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles. Inside-the-Box Basics: Learn about connectors for internal automotive… Read more »
Webinar: Mastering HIL for fast-switching power electronics
This webinar is dedicated to the simulation of power electronics in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, with a special focus on the challenges posed by fast-switching semiconductor devices and high switching frequencies in automotive systems. Join us session at our September Virtual Conference, presented by dSpace, to discover how real-time models with nanosecond time steps and PWM… Read more »
Vishay unveils high-temperature DC-link capacitors for EV power electronics
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the MKP1848e, an AEC-Q200 qualified, metallized polypropylene film capacitor engineered for demanding automotive, energy, and industrial environments. The MKP1848e capacitor, which supports operation at temperatures up to 125 °C, is designed to withstand harsh operational and environmental stresses, making it suitable for EV powertrain applications. The MKP1848e offers rated capacitance values… Read more »
Bluedot powers Vay’s remote fleet EV charging experience
Automotive-grade remote driving technology provider Vay has chosen Bluedot Technologies to provide support for its EV charging management across public infrastructure. Bluedot will help the company provide a seamless charging experience on the go and shared depot chargers across the US, vehicle-level energy analytics and real-time charging data and usage reporting. Designed for rental, corporate,… Read more »
Monolith and CamMotive team up on EV battery testing
Software provider Monolith has partnered with UK-based e-powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests. Bringing together Monolith’s software platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration is expected to enhance test data validation, helping engineers detect complex failure characteristics during… Read more »
Webinar: The latest in 80 V and 100 V MOSFETs for 48-volt automotive architectures
Watch this webinar to learn why a new generation of 80 V and 100 V automotive MOSFETs is needed, the applications in which MOSFETs are used, and the benefits realized with Infineon’s latest power semiconductor technology, OptiMOS™ 7. Key Takeaways: Register now—it’s free! See the complete session list for the Virtual Conference on EV Engineering… Read more »