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Cree introduces SiC 650V MOSFETs targeting EVs, data centers and solar

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650V devices, which use Cree’s third-generation C3M MOSFET technology, deliver up to 20% lower switching losses than competing silicon carbide MOSFETs and provide the lowest on-state resistances for higher efficiency and power dense solutions, the company said.

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Renesas unveils automotive gateway based on new R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs for next-gen vehicle computers; support for ISO/SAE 21434

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In addition, a virtual platform (VPF) is available from a partner company, enabling early software development and evaluation to reduce design time and cost. The RAA271041 PMIC accepts the vehicle’s 12V supply and supports wide operation for load dump and cold-cranking pulses while providing the first-stage regulation.

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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We were the very first company to achieve UL listing for electric vehicle supply equipment. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. It will be available for purchase online at Amazon, evsolutions.com, and Home Depot beginning 30 January 2018 at a starting MSRP of $469.

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ON Semiconductor unveils modular automotive imaging platform

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Due to the many different boards available, engineers have access to ON Semiconductor’s broad portfolio of image sensors and co-processors, plus various automotive communications protocols from a select group of third party supply partners. MARS development boards are available now.

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

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For automotive applications such as battery monitoring systems in HEV/EV vehicles, fuel or oil pressure sensing, the ADS1115-Q1 offers the industry’s only integrated programmable comparator, allowing easy over- or under-voltage threshold monitoring to increase design flexibility while reducing board space and component cost, the company says.

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Intelligent Energy tech lead in €3.5M EU DIGIMAN program to advance fuel cell stack mass production; Toyota the automotive partner

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The two companies will front a pan-European industry group to further commercialize fuel cells for the mass automotive market. The program outputs will demonstrate operational and supply chain cost reduction via seamless integration of digital manufacturing techniques and advanced technology optimized for automated production.

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NEC introduces 12V Li-ion battery line for stationary applications

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With its EverSafe battery protection technology, the ALM 12V35 is immune to short circuit, overvoltage, undervoltage, and other common accidental battery abuse conditions, the company said. All ALM 12V35 models are available now and are shipping to initial customers. The ALM 12V35 batteries are drop?

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