App note from Infineon Technologies introducing their automotive high side switches PowerPROFET. Link here (PDF) Smart, high-side power switches from Infineon® are designed to control all types of resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. These devices provide protection and diagnostic functions and are specially designed to drive loads in harsh automotive environments.
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App note: Suppression of transients in an automotive environment
App note from Littelfuse about automotive electrical noises and where they came from and what to do with them in order to prevent it from going to your circuit. Link here (PDF) As the control circuitry in the automobile continues to develop, there is a greater need to consider the capability of new technology in […]
App note: TJA1101B automotive Ethernet PHY
App note from NXP introducing their network solution TJA1101B to handle Ethernet in automotive environment. Link here (PDF) The TJA1101B is a 100BASE-T1 compliant Ethernet PHY optimized for automotive use cases. The device provides 100 Mbit/s transmit and receive capability over a single unshielded twisted pair cable, supporting a cable length of at least 15 […]
App note: Integrated power supply solution for vehicle tracking system
This evaluation board from Analog Devices features reliable and uninterruptible power supply for vehicle tracking system. Link here (PDF) A vehicle tracking system (VTS) is typically installed in cars and trucks. A VTS provides real-time information about the speed, location, and direction of the vehicle using technology, such as a global positioning system (GPS). For […]
App note: Add authentication security to automotive endpoints
App note about end device security from Maxim Integrated, by adding DS28E40 Deep Cover 1-Wire authenticator to keep the system devices in-check. Link here The increasing electronic content in vehicles presents new attack surfaces to hackers. Digital authentication can reduce the risk of theft and counterfeiting of genuine and approved components. In mission-critical automotive applications, […]
App note: Understanding challenges in USB charger design for automotive applications
This app note from Maxim Integrated describes the design and system challenges associated with USB chargers in automotive applications. Link here Recent advancements in the automotive infotainment market demand high-efficiency and low-footprint power delivery (PD) solutions. The inclination towards a reduction in bill of materials has driven USB power applications to integrate more features and […]
App note: MBA/SMA 0204 with special weldable / solderable termination wires for automotive applications
App note from Vishay about their resistors with special wire termination which are used in automotive application such as sensors for engine knock , crankshaft and liquid level. Link here (PDF) As the electronic contents in automobiles are growing, there is increasing demand of electronic assemblies, such as sensors, to meet specific application requirements. The […]
App note: Automotive pre-regulator reference design and evaluation board overview
App note from ON Semiconductors on their various reference designs on automotive regulator topologies. Link here (PDF) ON Semiconductor provides several reference designs for automotive synchronous buck pre−regulators covering a broad range of applications such as ADAS, cluster, body and infotainment.
App note: Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR®) improves automotive supply line protection to ISO7637
App note from Diodes Incorporated on their SBR technology which can supports ISO standard supply protection. Link here (PDF) Electrical disturbances in an automotive environment present reliability and functional risks to the various electronic systems and components that may be exposed. Many modules, for example electronic control units (ECUs), have sensitive microcontrollers at their core […]
App note: Automotive infotainment gesture control for the rest of us
Gesture recognition discussed in this tech note from Maxim Integrated. Link here (PDF) Infotainment gesture control enhances driver experience and safety by helping avoid distractions caused by fiddling with touchscreens and poorly located dials. Gesture recognition can complement touchscreens, voice, and knobs so that the driver can focus on the road. Time-of flight cameras, although […]
App note: 48V buck converter helps MHEVs meet fuel emission standards
Maxim Integrated got you covered on designing all in 48V automotive compliant buck converter. Link here Ever-tightening automotive fuel emission standards are becoming challenging. The gasoline engine needs the help of an electric motor to meet these standards, leading to the introduction of mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV) with higher battery voltages. 48V hybrids are […]
App note: Inductive switching for dual 24 and 36 V High-side switch families (XS4200 and XSD200)
Another app note from NXP describing the behavior of the SMARTMOS Dual 24 – 36 V high-side switch devices, at switch OFF when driving inductive loads. Link here (PDF) These intelligent high-side switches are designed to be used in 24 V systems such as trucks and busses (XS4200). They can be used in industrial (XSD200) […]
App note: Repetitive short-circuit performances of the MC12XS6 IC’s family
App note from NXP about the short-citcuit protection strategies of their MC12XS6 centralized automotive lighting drivers family IC. Link here (PDF) The MC12XS6 devices include up to five self-protected high-side switches, with its extended protection and diagnostics, to detect bulb outage and short-circuit fault conditions. Additionally, this device incorporates a pulse width modulation control module, […]
App note: Comparison of LED circuits
Another application note from OSRAM on different LED circuit design failure mode. Link here (PDF) In recent years, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have become a viable alternative to conventional light sources. The overriding advantages long life, high efficiency, small size and short reaction time have lead to the displacement, in ever increasing numbers, of incandescent […]
App note: Active filtering in automotive audio applications
App note from Texas Instruments on isolating DC and high frequency noise in audio using their automotive op amps. Link here (PDF) Phone calls, emergency alerts, and music are just a few of the reasons that a high quality audio system is vital in automotive infotainment and clusters. Operational amplifiers (op amps) are one of […]
App note: LED diagnosis in automotive applications
App note from OSRAM about different approaches on LED string diagnostic in automotive. Link here (PDF) One requirement especially in automotive applications is the diagnosis of failures in functions and systems. Therefore light functions realized with LEDs like break light, daytime running light, low and high beam may require a diagnostics function. This application note […]
App note: RT2875 3A automotive buck converter
An application note from Richtek on buck converter used in automotive application. Link here (PDF) Automotive environment can be quite harsh and designing electronics that need to work reliable in this environment takes special care, and often requires automotive qualified parts. When designing voltage regulators that need to step down an intermediate voltage from the […]
App note: High-frequency automotive power supplies
Switching power supply used in automotive electronics app note from Maxim Integrated. Link here (PDF) The combination of high switching frequency and high-voltage capability is difficult to achieve in IC design. You can, however, design an automotive power supply that operates with high frequency if you protect it from temporary high-voltage conditions. High-frequency operation is […]
App note: Automotive circuit protection using Littelfuse automotive TVS diodes
An interesting app note from Littelfuse about automotive circuit protection but also discusses about where transients came from in an automotive setup. Link here (PDF) The designers of automotive electronics face many technical challenges during the system design process, including designing methods of protection against a variety of electrical hazards. The three major sources of […]
Ford Traffic Tamer App challenge
Ford is currently sponsoring the Traffic Tamer App Challenge aimed at solving the issue of traffic congestion in the city of London. Part of this challenge encourages developers to use OpenXC in their solution to address the problem. Submissions are open until January 15th, 2014. The use of Ford’s OpenXC platform is encouraged, but not […]