The automotive industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by revolutionary innovations such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, electric cars, and connected vehicles. These cutting-edge innovations require state-of-the-art system-on-chip (SoC) architectures that can provide unprecedented high performance,…
Power Integrations launches 900V GaN ICs
Power Integrations has launched a new series of 900V gallium-nitride (GaN) extension integrated circuits (ICs) for their InnoSwitch3 family of flyback switcher ICs. The new ICs incorporate Power Integrations’ proprietary PowiGaN technology, which offers greater power density and higher efficiency in…
Waze includes charging points for electric vehicles
Is it possible to make a long trip with an electric car? The answer is yes, although some models are more suitable than others. Fortunately, technological advances are making it increasingly easy and practical for electric car drivers to plan and…
SkyDrive enters US air taxi market
SkyDrive Inc., a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has revealed plans to enter the US air taxi market and establish its headquarters in South Carolina. The aviation startup made the announcement at the VFS eVTOL Symposium in…
Tesla invests $3.6 billion to expand Nevada Gigafactory, creating 3,000 new jobs
Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, announced plans to invest over $3.6 billion to expand its operations at the Gigafactory Nevada, adding 3,000 new team members and two new factories. This marks the company’s continued commitment to Nevada, where it first invested…
Automotive industry demands met as Rochester Electronics receives certification for semiconductor production
Rochester Electronics, a leading provider of semiconductor components, has just received a major industry certification. The company has been awarded the IATF 16949:2016 certification for the manufacture of semiconductor components at its US-based facilities. This certification is a major achievement for…
Revolutionize power supply with Renesas’ IPDs
Introducing the latest innovation in automotive power supply systems – Renesas’ new generation of IPDs, featuring a revolutionary power MOSFET process. According to Akira Omichi, Vice President of Renesas’ Automotive Analog Application Specific Business Division, “Renesas is dedicated to developing IPDs…
BMW’s i Vision DEE Car: A Look into the Future of Color-Changing Automobiles
BMW has partnered with E Ink, known for its e-readers and smartwatch displays, to develop a new concept car that features a display that changes color in real-time. The car, called the i Vision DEE, was showcased at CES 2023 and…
NXP’s One-Chip Family Enables 4D Sensing for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
NXP has released a new one-chip family that enables 4D sensing for radar systems used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The chips will be used in applications such as automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert and…