Automotive electronics

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Three-axis MEMS accelerometer for automotive applications

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in MEMS, has introduced its first automotive-qualified three-axis MEMS accelerometer. The AIS326DQ 3-axes linear accelerometer is qualified to AEC-Q100 for automotive applications, fully leveraging its proven 200mm-wafer MEMS fabrication facility to deliver leading-edge MEMS technology at competitive prices for system integrators. The three-axis MEMS accelerometer is the first of a range [...]

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High performance SPI serial EEPROM for automotive use

Seiko Instruments (SII) announced availability of the S-25A series of SPI Serial EEPROMs, specifically designed for use in the highly demanding automotive market. The ground-breaking S-25A EEPROMs set industry performance records by achieving 500,000 writes at 125ºC, and up to 50 year data retention. Using SII’s proprietary know-how, the new EEPROMs are screened to eliminate [...]

17Aug2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued
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High-voltage linear regulators with a switched output and load-dump protection

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX15009/MAX15011 highly integrated, 300mA automotive linear regulators with a switched output and load-dump protection. The MAX15009/MAX15011 are 300mA, automotive linear regulators with a current-limited switched output and load-dump protection. These devices save space and cost by reducing component count, while improving performance and reliability over discrete solutions. Designed to withstand [...]

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Automotive grade 2.5A gate drive optocoupler

Avago Technologies announced a new gate drive optocoupler targeting automotive hybrid electric vehicle applications. Designed to meet stringent automotive AEC-Q100 guidelines, the new ACPL-312T drive optocoupler provides 2.5A maximum peak output current to drive high powered IGBTs/MOSFETs and operates up to a high temperature rating of 125°C. Additionally, a propagation delay of 0.5 μs allows [...]

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Automotive audio system LSI

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. announced it has developed the “ML673520A” system LSI for automotive systems. The chip increases speed of compressing and recording digital audios by ten-fold and includes a function to playback three tunes simultaneously. The LSI is suitable for car audio systems and AV-integrated car navigation systems compatible with digital audio. Leveraging [...]

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Integrated power-management chip for automotive multimedia networks

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in automotive semiconductors, recently announced the L5961 power management IC, the launch of the industry’s first integrated power-management solution for MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) networks. ST’s L5961 allows a designer to significantly reduce the number of components on the PCB, offering immediate benefits such as cost reduction, lower complexity and [...]

17May2008 | Silica Valley | 0 comments | Continued