Battery Management Solution

Battery monitoring solution for automotive applications

InnovationLab (Heidelberg, Germany) has launched BaMoS, its battery monitoring solution for automotive applications. BaMoS uses ultra-thin printed pressure and temperature sensors to capture detailed battery data down to the individual cell level, which can be used to extend battery lifetime by up to 40 percent. The system captures detailed, cell-level pressure and temperature data, obtained from ultra-thin printed sensor foils which can be placed between individual battery cells. As battery cells expand and contract during the charge-discharge cycle, a pressure-sensitive foil can monitor this ‘breathing’, to measure the state of charge, detect any irregular behavior, and prevent overcharging.This cell-level information delivers valuable insights into state of health and performance, helping R&D teams to improve their battery designs and battery monitoring solutions.

For More Info Visit Here 


Nano Energy Convertor

New evaluation board

ROHM Semiconductor (Kyoto, Japan) announced the availability of a new evaluation board, the REFLVBMS001-EVK-001, which facilitates the verification of the operation of ultra-efficient battery management solutions for the expanding IoT field. The REFLVBMS001-EVK-001 is equipped with a power supply IC (buck DC/DC converter IC) and reset IC (voltage detector IC) utilizing original Nano Energy ultra-low current consumption technology. In addition, it consists of a battery charger IC that supports low-voltage rechargeable batteries, along with the NGK INSULATORS's thin, large capacity EnerCera ® li-ion rechargeable battery. The battery charger IC is suitable for a wide range of charge voltages; it is capable of charging, monitoring, and discharging batteries, making it ideally suited for compact IoT devices.

For More Info Visit Here 


Automotive-Qualified High-Voltage Switcher ICs

AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs

Power Integrations (San Jose, CA) has added two new AEC-Q100 qualified, 1700-volt rated ICs to its InnoSwitch™3-AQ family. The new devices are the industry's first automotive-qualified switching power supply ICs to incorporate a silicon carbide (SiC) primary switching MOSFET. Delivering up to 70 watts of output power, the new ICs are targeted for use in 600- and 800-V battery and fuel-cell electric passenger vehicles, as well as electric buses, trucks, and a wide range of industrial power applications. Highly integrated InnoSwitch ICs reduce the number of components required to implement a power supply by as much as 50 percent, saving significant circuit-board space, enhancing system reliability and mitigating component sourcing challenges.

For More Info Visit Here 


One-Box Signaling Tester

R&S CMX500 one-box tester

Rhode & Schwarz (Munich, Germany) has introduced high-performance 5G automotive measurements with comprehensive test coverage including RF, protocol and application testing using the new R&S CMX500 one-box tester covering the entire development cycle from chipsets to TCUs and entire vehicles. The R&S CMX500 provides extensive testing capability, supporting all 5G NR deployments covering LTE, 5G NR FR1 and FR2 in non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) mode, for both FDD and TDD with an effortless setup and outstanding performance. The 5G tester reaches its high performance with its ability to handle data rates of 10 Gbps and beyond.

For More Info Visit Here 


R-Car V4H for Automated Driving

R-Car V4H system on chip

Renesas Electronics Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) unveiled the R-Car V4H system on chip (SoC) for central processing in advanced driver-assistance (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) solutions. The R-Car V4H achieves deep learning performance of up to 34 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), enabling high-speed image recognition and processing of surrounding objects by automotive cameras, radar, and lidar. The R-Car V4H targets the highest volume zones of automated driving: Level 2+ and Level 3. It also supports surround view and automatic parking functions with impressive 3D visualization effects such as realistic rendering.

For More Info Visit Here 


Automotive Relays

Automotive relays - low current up 80amps

CIT Relay & Switch (Minneapolis, MN) offers automotive relays from low current up to our highest switching capacity of 80amps with voltage ranging from 6VDC to 72VDC. PC pin and quick connect mounting methods offer multiple choices for the design engineer, along with the option of mounting tabs in plastic and metal. Automotive relays can be found in just about every car, truck, tractor, bus, golf carts, and more. Used to enable a low amperage circuit to switch on and off a higher amperage circuit like headlights, relays are also used to switch multiple things at the same time using one output. A single output connected to multiple relays allow opening and/or closing simultaneously. CIT also offers automotive relays with a shroud option and sockets for mounting solutions.

For More Info Visit Here 


Communication Gateways

SG (Smart Grid) communication gateways

Battery Energy Storage Systems require communication capabilities to connect to batteries and peripheral components, communicate with the power grid, monitor systems remotely, and much more. Intelligent networking is also required in order to connect to cloud solutions or SCADA systems. This connection can be made by using SG (Smart Grid) gateways from HMS Industrial Networks Inc. (Bedford, NH) that support both energy and industrial fieldbus protocols, as well as protocols required for cloud connection. The SG gateways enable centralized control as well as remote access for predictive maintenance, logging or data visualization using the i4SCADA solution from the HMS-owned company WEBfactory. The SG gateways also provide robust cybersecurity features, such as firewall, OpenVPN, TLS encryption and user management.

For More Info Visit Here 


Diagnostic Solutions

Plug and play solution for diagnostic tasks

Softing Automotive Electronics GmbH (Munich,Germany) and Kvaser AB (Mölndal, Sweden) together are offering a sturdy plug and play solution for diagnostic tasks in after-sales which can withstand even the toughest requirements in the repair shop environment.The combination of intuitive diagnostic software from Softing and the high-performance vehicle interface from Kvaser is the ideal solution for error localization, repair, and commissioning of individual components as well as entire vehicle systems, including electric vehicles and mobile working machinery. The individual after-sales tester Softing TDX.work-shop, developed by OEMs and suppliers, supports service technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of vehicles and their components. The Kvaser U100 fits in perfectly with this, flexibly and intuitively enabling high-performance vehicle communication using CAN and CAN-FD.

For More Info Visit Here 


Lithium-Ion Battery Storge Solutions

Storage containers for lithium-ion batteries

Denios (Louisville, KY) has introduced new storage containers designed specifically for lithium-ion batteries. Ideal for new, questionable, damaged, defective, or end-of-life batteries, they protect employees, facilities, and the environment. Li-ion batteries from 1 KG to 10KG up to 100W, which are commonly used in smaller devices such as power tools, e-bikes, medical devices, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and more, can be safely stored. With two hours of fire resistance, and integrated forklift pockets for easy relocation, these purpose-built containers protect against fire hazards due to thermal runaway, deep discharge, mechanical deformation, or chemical reaction. Each unit features solidly welded construction for a long service life, with integrated vents for passive ventilation. Lockable, hinged lid and doors keep the contents safe from unauthorized personnel.

For More Info Visit Here 


AC Power Conversion Capacitors

AC harmonic filter capacitors

Cornell Dubilier Electronics (Liberty, SC) offers high current, AC harmonic filter capacitors with dual, built-in, fail-safe protection systems, one at each end of the capacitor. Type PCD capacitors are designed to meet the demands of AC filter applications rich in system total harmonic distortion (THD). This series has a patented dual protection system utilizing self-healing metallized polypropylene and a mechanical pressure interrupter designed to operate while bus bar mounted or bottom stud mounted to ensure a safe open circuit mode in the event of overload or end of life. Typical applications include uninterruptible power supplies, AC input/output tuned filters (harmonic reduction), line conditioning, noise suppression, and variable speed drives.

For More Info Visit Here 


Automotive Ethernet Protection

Automotive ethernet ESD protection devices

Nexperia (Nijmegen, Netherlands) has expanded its portfolio of automotive ethernet ESD protection devices. The three new devices are AEC-Q101 qualified and OPEN Alliance IEEE 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 compliant Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection devices designed to protect two bus lines from damage caused by ESD and other transients. PESD2ETH1GXT-Q, PESD1ETH1GLS-Q, and PESD1ETH1GXLS-Q are silicon-based and provide greater reliability, and an improved diode capacitance of 1 pF (max) ensures better signal integrity. These devices are fully compliant with the IEEE OPEN Alliance 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 test specifications, which means there is no requirement for customers to perform their own qualification. These ESD protection devices are available in a choice of the smallest possible leaded (SOT23) and leadless (DFN1006BD-2 / SOD882BD) packages to provide maximum design flexibility.

For More Info Visit Here