7 stories tagged components on EV Digest.
Toyota USA has announced the availability of its complete fuel cell stack and power control unit (PCU) for purchase, making crucial FCEV technology accessible to other manufacturers and developers. This move is expected to accelerate the adoption and innovation of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles across various applications.
Pickering Interfaces has unveiled its new 60-191 LXI family, featuring their highest-current switching products to date. These devices can handle signals up to 80 amps and 300 volts, designed for automated test environments that manage multiple high-current power supplies, crucial for developing and validating EV components.
TDK has expanded its line of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, introducing new 125 V components and enhancing its 63 V series. These advanced capacitors are designed for DC-link banks, crucial for efficient power conversion in various electric vehicle applications ranging from small EVs to electric boats and forklifts.
Danisense has introduced a new current transducer designed for isolated DC and AC current measurements in PCB-mounted power electronics. This technology can enhance precision and efficiency in electric vehicle applications, ensuring optimal performance and safety within their complex power systems. The DP12IP model measures currents up to 18 A with high linearity, leveraging closed-loop compensated fluxgate technology.
Vishay Intertechnology has unveiled a new automotive optocoupler, the VOMHA43A, which significantly reduces the package width from 4.4 mm to 3.6 mm. This compact component is designed to enhance efficiency and space-saving within electric vehicle (EV) battery management systems. With a robust 707 Vpeak isolation voltage, it is specifically tailored to meet the demands of 400 V EV battery architectures.
Bosch has finalized its $225 million acquisition of a semiconductor facility in Roseville, California, marking the German supplier's first chip production site in the United States. This move is poised to strengthen the domestic supply chain for critical automotive components, including those essential for electric vehicles (EVs). The plant has already commenced sample production, with full operations expected to ramp up in the coming years.
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has introduced its new SP301H/L digital isolators, designed to enhance the robustness and efficiency of RS485 communication systems essential for various electric vehicle applications. These advanced components integrate three isolation channels onto a single chip, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional optocoupler solutions.
