Automotive

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Power

Where Isolation Fits into Next-Gen Power Electronics

Galvanic isolation is imperative in everything from onboard chargers in EVs to the power electronics feeding AI chips in data centers, said Skyworks’ John Wilson.
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Embedded

Vision-Based Sensing Tech Creates New Opportunities Industry-Wide

Vision-based sensing technology (VBST) is shaking up different industries and opening the door to many new use cases—especially when the right design considerations are made during...
Dukosi
Electric-vehicle batteries
Power

11 Myths About Electric-Vehicle Batteries

Explore several of the most common misconceptions about EV batteries and one of the most promising new technologies in the industry: the wireless BMS.
Lattice Semiconductor
Functional safety for ADAS
FPGA

Programmable Protection: How FPGAs are Shaping the Future of Automotive Safety

As the automotive industry evolves to keep pace with the latest technological advances, FPGAs enter the fray as key players in functional safety.
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Test & Measurement

Auto Semiconductor Test Requires a Comprehensive Approach

Semiconductor quantity and functionality in cars continues to grow. As each type of device poses unique test challenges, a one-size-fits-all test approach won’t suffice. A test...
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Automotive

Examining EV Charging Infrastructure Issues

Join Endeavor editors discussing issues about electric-vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Power

Current Sensors Evolve to Elevate EV Battery-Management Accuracy

Learn more about the single monitoring unit (SMU) from LEM and how it could facilitate higher-accuracy, intelligent battery management in EVs.
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Memory

Secure Serial Flash Memory Augments Secure Boot

Offering firmware integrity protection among other features, Winbond’s secure serial flash memory facilitates secure boot.
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Power

Modular Capacitors Smooth Out Power from High-Voltage EV Batteries

TDK focuses on flexibility with xEVCap, its new modular DC-link capacitor solution for EV traction inverters.
Nexperia
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Power

Tiny Driver Supports Transformer Isolation of Industrial, Auto Supplies

A good driver is key to a quality isolated power path and load management. Nexperia’s new transformer drivers were developed to offer efficient, low-noise isolated power solutions...