The control strategies for the regenerative brakes on most current EVs are rudimentary. That’s set to change as more sophisticated techniques are developed. There is much more to regenerative braking in electric vehicles (EVs) than simply ‘hitting … [Read more...]

Get the basics on the SENT bus, which transmits sensor data to ECUs and other vehicle processors, one nibble at a time. How do you test the automotive SENT protocol? Test & Measurement Tips describes how to test the data bus. The Single Edge … [Read more...]

Sensors play a crucial role in electric vehicles (EVs), supporting battery and thermal management, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and personalized in-cabin experiences. This article reviews the advanced sensor technologies in EVs, … [Read more...]

Plating options are numerous and tend to fall into four categories: noble metals, passive metals, alloys, and dispersions. The first three categories are well established, while dispersions are just beginning to appear in response to the need for … [Read more...]

Contactless connectivity is an emerging technology. A few initial applications for contactless connectors include USB SuperSpeed, Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and single-pair Ethernet (SPE). Contactless connectors are … [Read more...]

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity and automotive radar are important technologies required to support higher levels of autonomous operation. Antennas are critical components in both types of systems, and the connectors needed with the antennas … [Read more...]

Littelfuse, Inc. announced the launch of its new Pxxx0S3N-A Automotive Grade 3kA SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series in DO-214AB (SMC) package. This innovative product is designed to provide robust and reliable high-surge current protection for … [Read more...]

Diodes Incorporated has introduced a new portfolio of high-sensitivity Hall-effect sensors. Devices in the AH39xxQ series provide accurate speed and directional data or two independent outputs. These sensors are designed for industrial and automotive … [Read more...]

Diamond Foundry Inc. announced that it has created an electric car inverter leveraging its diamond wafer technology to enable more efficient electric cars. The power electronics unit is six times smaller than that of a Tesla 3 while delivering … [Read more...]

Connectors on autonomous vehicles can be classified by their mechanical characteristics and their electrical capabilities. Numerous types of connectors are needed when designing autonomous vehicles. This FAQ begins by looking at connectors' … [Read more...]

INFICON, a global manufacturer of leak-testing devices and instruments, recently demonstrated its leak-tightness testing imperative at The Assembly Show in Rosemont, Illinois. For 20 years, manufacturers have been trying to automate leak … [Read more...]

Year-round comfortable warmth in an off-roader – in collaboration with Ineos Automotive, Webasto has developed two customized retrofit parking-heater solutions for the robust and versatile Grenadier. The installations are available for the gasoline … [Read more...]

Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) and power over data lines (PoDL) enable data transmission and power over a single pair of wires. SPE was developed to bring the benefits of Ethernet connectivity to the factory floor for sensors, actuators, Industrial … [Read more...]

University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind technology to detect and reduce “noise” from electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electric vehicles. Such interference can cause malfunctions, such as providing incorrect … [Read more...]

Power Integrations is providing advanced PowiGaN gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, expert design support, and financial sponsorship for Team aCentauri in the 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge later this month. Power Integrations’ Mr. Green … [Read more...]

GKN Automotive, a global provider of drive systems, has unveiled a new plug-and-play eDrive concept designed to meet the growing demand among niche electric vehicle (EV) players and EV conversion companies for modular electric drive … [Read more...]

An EV powertrain includes a battery pack, motor drive controller and power electronics, traction motor, and more. But that description only applies to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). For mild and strong hybrid vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid … [Read more...]

e-con Systems, with over two decades of experience in designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras, has recently launched STURDeCAM31 -- a 3MP GMSL2 HDR IP69K camera powered by Sony ISX031 sensor for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Designed … [Read more...]

American semiconductor manufacturer, onsemi, has won GOLD in the recently announced 2023 Leap Awards for product innovation. The LEAP Awards celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. Onsemi … [Read more...]

An inverter is a key component of an electric vehicle, providing the variable frequency 3-phase alternating current required to drive an AC motor. An internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE) does not require an inverter — rather, it uses DC supplied … [Read more...]

Blackstone Private Equity, in partnership with its portfolio company Interplex, a global provider of innovative and customized interconnect and mechanical products, has announced the strategic launch of ENNOVI -- a new mobility electrification … [Read more...]

Bidirectional power transfer (BPT) is a key technology enabling efficient and cost-effective electric vehicles (EVs). Simply put, BPT allows electrical energy to flow in both directions through a power converter. Energy recycling is the primary … [Read more...]

Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are used for a variety of applications in EVs. Weight and size are even more important in EVs than in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. SiC and … [Read more...]

EV inverters, also known as traction inverters, convert the DC electricity from the battery into the 3-phase variable frequency AC that is needed to drive the motor at a given speed. EVs use asynchronous (induction) motors, or sometimes synchronous … [Read more...]

Ionblox, an innovator in battery technology, recently announced the launch of its extreme fast-charging lithium-silicon cells designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Leveraging the superior energy storage capability of silicon, the company's new cells … [Read more...]