Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AL8859Q, an automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed for headlight control units used in modern vehicles, including electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The device functions as a … [Read more...]
Philatron to present EV charging cable systems at EVCS 2026
Philatron Wire and Cable, a US-based manufacturer of wire and cable products, will exhibit at the EV Charging Summit & Expo (EVCS 2026) in Las Vegas, March 17th to 19th (Booth 1724). The company will present EV charging cable systems used in … [Read more...]
How are impedance mismatches at connector interfaces handled in mixed-voltage EV architectures?
In electric vehicle (EV) architectures, high-voltage (HV) traction systems coexist with low-voltage (LV) high-speed data networks, such as Automotive Ethernet. This configuration creates a complex electromagnetic environment in which impedance … [Read more...]
How 800 V+ architectures impact EV connector and contactor requirements
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures operating at 800 V and above deliver measurable efficiency gains by reducing current for a given power level. Because resistive losses scale with the square of current, lower current reduces conduction losses … [Read more...]
Integrated MCU and relay driver board for EV body electronics
MIKROE has introduced the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG motor control development board for automotive body electronics applications. The platform is designed for evaluation and prototyping of brushed dc motor control and high-current load management systems … [Read more...]
Part II: The impact of LiDAR advances on sensor fusion performance
Editor’s note: Following Part I’s discussion of radar evolution and its relevance to electric vehicle (EV) sensor fusion systems, this article examines LiDAR technologies and the transition from mechanical to solid-state designs. In contrast to … [Read more...]
NoMIS releases MV SiC MOSFETs for heavy-duty EVs
NoMIS Power Corporation announced the commercial release of two medium-voltage silicon carbide power MOSFETs: the NoMIS N3PT035MP330K (3.3 kV, 35 mΩ, 88 A) and the NoMIS N3PT100MP170K (1.7 kV, 100 mΩ, 24 A). Both devices are available for sampling in … [Read more...]
ROHM integrates TSMC GaN process to strengthen EV and power applications
ROHM announced it will integrate its GaN power device development and manufacturing technologies with process technology licensed from TSMC to establish an end-to-end production system within the ROHM Group. The move is intended to strengthen supply … [Read more...]
Thermally conductive insulating pads support EV battery and inverter designs
Parker Chomerics has introduced the CHO-THERM HV Series, a family of thermally conductive, electrically insulating interface pads designed for high-voltage electronic systems. The materials offer thermal conductivity values ranging from 1.1 to … [Read more...]
New automotive ideal diode controller for BMS and power systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has introduced the TPD7110F, an automotive-qualified ideal diode controller designed for power path protection and redundant power configurations in vehicle systems, including battery management systems (BMS), body … [Read more...]
Researchers evaluate pyrochlore oxides for EV MLCC and dc-link capacitors
Researchers have reviewed advances in pyrochlore oxides as next-generation dielectric materials with potential applications in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics and high-voltage capacitor systems. Pyrochlore oxides are structurally … [Read more...]
Part II: Engineering grid interconnection and reliability in megawatt charging
As commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging networks scale to support larger vehicles and higher power levels, infrastructure decisions increasingly rely on sustainable grid integration, long-term compatibility, and operational reliability. In Part … [Read more...]
Part I: What are the latest advances in radar and LiDAR technologies for sensor fusion?
Editor’s note: Although the sensing technologies discussed in this article apply across vehicle platforms, they're becoming foundational to electric vehicle (EV) architectures. Centralized computing, zonal electrical systems, and software-defined … [Read more...]
Safety-compliant Linux OS adopted for autonomous EV platform
Elektrobit and Mobileye have announced the integration of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications into Mobileye Drive, a scalable Level 4 autonomous driving system. The integration introduces a safety-compliant Linux operating system into a … [Read more...]
New compact MOSFET package supports low-voltage EV power applications
ROHM has expanded its lineup of 40 and 60 V automotive-grade MOSFETs with the introduction of devices in a new HPLF5060 package (4.9 × 6.0mm). The devices are intended for low-voltage automotive applications, including electric vehicle (EV) … [Read more...]
Part I: Engineering for megawatt-scale EV charging
Medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification now represents a growing segment of commercial transportation. Higher charging power levels, larger battery capacities, and longer duty cycles are becoming standard design considerations. These shifts place … [Read more...]














