From fully electric cars and trucks to emergency response vehicles and heavy-duty construction machinery, secondary electrical systems are critical to EVs' utility. They power everything from air conditioners, seat heaters, and infotainment systems … [Read more...]
MOV for charging stations meets AEC-Q200 requirements
Littelfuse, Inc. announced the SM10 Varistor Series, a revolutionary Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) designed to provide superior transient surge protection in automotive electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and various other applications. This latest … [Read more...]
Trigger alerts when Li-ion batteries get too hot
TTape from Littelfuse, a set of temperature-triggered switches, raises a bit that indicates hot batteries. Li-ion batteries can get hot, which can cause failures or worse in the products they power. Thus, it’s important to monitor their … [Read more...]
Thyristor protects EVs from voltage and current surges
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...]
Protecting fast EV charging stations
Several standards dictate safety measures that fast charging stations must employ. An estimated 5.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) were on the road in 2020. By 2025, the expectation is that over 24 million EVs will be in use. A significant … [Read more...]
Battery pack protection keeps EVs on the road
A few best practices for handling transients and over-currents help make electronic drivetrains more reliable. Automotive market analysts predict that by 2025, high-end vehicles will contain more than $6,000 in electronic components. Most of these … [Read more...]