Recent #automotive news in the semiconductor industry

5 months ago

➀ Qorvo's QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) is now automotive-qualified and available for sampling.

➁ The SoC is designed to enable secure keyless entry, Digital Key systems, child presence detection, and motion sensing in automotive applications.

➂ It offers low-power operation and high integration, and is undergoing Design Verification Testing (DVT) with leading automotive manufacturers.

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5 months ago
1. Ferrari ended 2024 with strong results, exceeding expectations and providing a positive outlook for 2025; 2. The company's business model is driven by brand desirability and scarcity, with consistent execution and favorable demand/supply ratios; 3. For 2025, Ferrari is expected to achieve higher growth due to new models and non-car segments, including key catalysts like the EV launch and Lewis Hamilton's first year.
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5 months ago

➀ Bosch has developed the HCR 100 high-current relay, capable of switching up to 100 amps, which is essential for controlling modern electrical vehicle systems.

➁ The relay is suitable for various applications including engine management, glow plugs, pre-heating systems, loading ramps, start-stop systems, and heated vehicle windshields.

➂ It is designed to be robust and durable, withstanding harsh conditions such as heat, moisture, and vibration, and is dust-tight according to the IP54 standard.

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5 months ago

TDK has developed inductors for automotive power-over-coax applications up to 1.6A. These inductors are an expansion of the 4.5 x 3.2 x 3.2mm ADL4532VK series and are rated for use across -55 to +155°C. They are designed for power-over-coax applications that require data to be separated from power and offer filtering capabilities.

According to the company, the series delivers high impedance across a frequency range from tens of megahertz to hundreds of megahertz.

Some key specifications include 3μH inductance, 125mΩ DC resistance, and the ability to handle up to 2.1A typical current at 25°C.

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5 months ago

➀ Littelfuse, Inc. 推出了新的触觉开关系列,包括KSC2 DCT和KSC4 DCT,这些开关采用了双电路技术(DCT)。

➁ 这些开关具有3.5毫米的较小致动器高度,可以用于各种应用中,如消费产品、医疗设备、工业设备和运输设备。

➂ 双电路技术提高了开关的可靠性和灵活性,并简化了电路设计。

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5 months ago

➀ CEA-Leti's FAMES Pilot Line aims to enhance performance and reduce power consumption for mixed-signal circuits.

➁ The line focuses on five technology sets enabling new chip architectures, including FD-SOI at 10nm and 7nm, eNVM, RF components, 3D integration technologies, and small inductors.

➂ The technologies are expected to create market opportunities for various applications and will be accessible to researchers, SMEs, and industrial companies across Europe and partner countries.

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5 months ago

➀ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.推出了一款基于电感技术的高精度位置传感器,适用于工业自动化和AMS应用。

➁ 该传感器具有5毫米的薄型设计、15.5克的轻量化设计、最高可达10,000转/分钟的转速以及≤5微秒的低延迟。

➂ 它适合用于机器人、电机驱动、传送带控制等领域,并支持无人机、商用和区域飞机、风力涡轮机等多种应用中的执行器位置控制。

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5 months ago

➀ Infineon expands its SiC collaboration in the automotive sector with Forvia Hella's next-generation 800V DC/DC charging solution.

➁ Mitsubishi Electric joins the EU's 'FLAGCHIP' project to develop new SiC power module technology for wind power generation systems.

➂ SiChuangzhi Technology's SiC modules enter commercial storage applications, improving efficiency.

➃ BMW and Porsche to release new SiC vehicles with significant energy savings and improved performance.

➄ Chinese Academy of Sciences' self-developed SiC devices pass aviation verification for space applications.

➅ Southern Grid and Fraunhofer iSE accelerate the development and application of SiC in power grid facilities.

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5 months ago

➀ Littelfuse has introduced the TPSMB-L Series Automotive TVS Diodes designed for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in 800V electric vehicles (EVs).

➁ These diodes offer ultra-low clamping voltage (Vcl) to protect sensitive components like Analog Front End (AFE) and Battery Management ICs (BMICs).

➂ The series meets ISO-26262 functional safety standards and enhances safety and reliability in critical BMS applications.

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5 months ago

STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme have combined HighTec’s Rust compiler with ST’s Stellar 28nm MCUs to provide safety-critical systems in software-defined vehicles. Rust ensures the resilience of critical automotive systems with its memory safety, thread safety, and data type safety provisions, while maintaining runtime efficiency comparable to C/C++. HighTec’s compiler suite allows for the integration of Rust’s safety features with legacy C/C++ code for automotive applications. The Stellar MCUs are built on Arm Cortex R52+ cores and comply with ISO 21434 cybersecurity standards and UN155 requirements.

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6 months ago

➀ Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. 推出了两款先进的电流传感器IC——ACS37030MY 和 ACS37220MZ,专为汽车、工业和消费类应用设计。

➁ ACS37030MY 是一款全集成电流传感器IC,提供业界最快的响应时间,适用于保护宽禁带GaN功率器件。

➂ ACS37220MZ 是一款全集成霍尔效应电流传感器,具有150 kHz 带宽和故障引脚,成本效益高,适用于高效应用。

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6 months ago
1. Despite potential in robotaxis and AI, Tesla's Q4 financials showed significant misses; 2. The outlook for robotaxis, AI, and Cybercab is promising but requires substantial scale and margin to generate significant shareholder value; 3. Tesla's high expectations and valuation compared to companies like Google and Uber increase downside risk and opportunity cost, justifying a sell rating.
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6 months ago

➀ Researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology have developed a laser surface texturing (LST) technique to enhance the strength and durability of lightweight vehicle joints.

➁ The method improves the performance of metal-polymer joints by applying specific LST patterns to the surface of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS).

➂ This technique can lead to lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles while supporting global sustainability efforts.

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