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New lineup of Intelligent Power Devices from Renesas contribute to reduced vehicle weight; high-current load switch applications

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Previously, most ECUs used relays as the switching elements in their drive circuits, with the average automobile using around 100 relays. Recently, stricter environmental regulations in Japan and other countries have spurred accelerated efforts to improve fuel efficiency. Samples of the new IPDs are available now.

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