How to choose reliable capacitors for automotive applications
Automotive engineers can review characteristics of the four major capacitor dielectric types: tantalum, aluminum, poly-films, and ceramics.
Is hydrogen power an alternative to Li-ion batteries in EVs?
Alternative power mediums like hydrogen address Li-ion recharge/distance ratio challenge as hydrogen recharge time is equivalent to the current gasoline…
Dialog acquisition fortifies Renesas core portfolio
With the acquisition of Dialog Semiconductor, Renesas now offers 39 device combinations for IoT, industrial, and automotive applications.
Design considerations for boosting power density in infotainment
Minimizing switching losses and optimizing components for a compact size are crucial in power designs for automotive infotainment systems.
Tire pressure monitoring system: Is the pain worth the gain
A sensor-based monitoring system can indicate low-pressure faults, but TPMS has its own idiosyncrasies that make reliance on it a…
Emerging automotive in-cabin sensing solutions for safety and comfort
There is still room for improvement regarding the comfort and safety of the occupants in a car.
Renesas expands R-Car SoC family
Renesas' new SoCs add 2GHz speeds, higher application integration, and increased functional safety for entry- to mid-range automotive applications.
Renesas automotive camera solution enables HD video using low-cost cables and connectors
Renesas solution enables cost-effective implementation of numerous safety features in virtually any vehicle.
AVAS and the dilemma of ‘too good to be true’ designs
Acoustic vehicle alerting system is a classical example of no good engineering deed goes unpunished meets the law of unintended…
Design considerations for wirelessly charging EVs
Interoperability, EMC/EMF, and safety are major design considerations for wirelessly charging electric vehicles.