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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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The ISL78714 includes a precision 14-bit analog-to-digital converter and associated data acquisition circuitry. The device also offers up to six external temperature inputs (two available from GPIOs) and includes fault detection and diagnostics for all key internal functions.

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TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market

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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) recently introduced the industry’s most highly integrated automotive-qualified, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). All products in the ADS1115 family are available for automotive qualification. in 1,000-unit quantities.

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New high-resolution time-to-digital converter from ams offers better object detection and avoidance for LiDAR

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ams AG , a leading provider of high performance sensor solutions and analog ICs, has launched a new version of its market-leading time-to-digital converter (TDC) offering improved speed and precision together with low power consumption. The TDC-GPX2 is available now in production volume.

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Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Converted Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles

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The converted Kia achieved speeds of 100 mph and a range of 150 miles on a single charge, going from zero to sixty mph in six seconds. According to the company, cars can be converted to electric vehicles for real world use both for high-speed highway and city traffic. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack.

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Freescale introduces intelligent sensor for automotive lead-acid battery monitoring; addressing increasing electrical loads and stop-start

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It includes a two-channel, 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for simultaneous measurement of battery voltage and current and an independent 16-bit ADC for temperature measurement. Freescale’s MM912J637 intelligent car battery sensor is available now in sample quantities, with production quantities planned for September 2011.

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