At CES 2026, Synopsys is presenting systems-to-silicon engineering solutions to support AI-driven, software-defined automotive development workflows. The company’s portfolio spans intelligent system-level simulation, silicon design tools, virtualization technologies, and digital prototyping that aim to help automakers and suppliers predict performance, reduce physical prototyping costs, and shorten development cycles. Synopsys solutions, such as virtualizer development kits, […]
Automotive/Transportation
Common-mode chokes suppress noise for current up to 15 A
Bourns, Inc. announced its SRF7038A Series AEC-Q200 compliant, automotive-grade common-mode chokes. The new high current chokes feature an extended current capability up to 15 A and a broad impedance range of 70 to 3000 ohms. These features make the SRF7038A an excellent power line Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) suppression solution for use in consumer, industrial, and automotive systems. […]
Bidirectional 6-channel multiplexer operates from 1.08-3.63 V
Nexperia announced the latest addition to its portfolio of AEC-Q100 (grade 1) qualified devices that deliver the reliability required for demanding automotive applications. The NMUX27518-Q100 is a bidirectional 6-channel 2:1 multiplexer, making it ideal for enabling memory expansion via a qSPI port in safety-critical in-vehicle applications like the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) domain controller, […]
Automotive Class-D amplifier operates -40 °C to +105 °C
Nuvoton has released the NAU83U25YG, an automotive-grade Class-D audio amplifier designed for vehicle electronics applications. The stereo amplifier delivers 3W output power into 4Ω loads or 1.7W into 8Ω loads, operating with digital I2S input signals and featuring I²C-controlled gain adjustment from 22 dB to -62 dB. The NAU83U25YG meets AEC-Q100 automotive qualification standards and […]
Class-D amplifiers operate at 2 MHz switching frequency to reduce PCB space
STMicroelectronics has revealed new class-D automotive audio amplifiers for smart-cockpit applications, engineered for tiny overall dimensions and with a digital input that simplifies circuit design. The new HFDA80D and HFDA90D extend ST’s family of high-frequency automotive amplifiers, complementing the HFA80A analog-input IC. All the devices operate at a switching frequency of 2MHz to save PCB […]
Laser driver features 3 V to 24 V supply range with 10+ MHz pulse repetition frequency
Silanna Semiconductor has launched the FirePower series of laser driver ICs that significantly reduce the size and increase the peak power of LiDAR applications. FirePower Laser Driver ICs are the first to combine charging and firing on a single chip. This enables a significant reduction in size and losses, as well as the removal of […]
Amplifier delivers 0.15% gain accuracy with 2.1 MHz bandwidth
STMicroelectronics’ TSC1801 low-side current-measurement amplifier integrates matched resistors to set the gain, which simplifies the circuit design, saves bill-of-materials costs, and ensures gain accuracy within 0.15% over the entire temperature range. The fixed gain also eliminates production trimming of external resistors. Combining very high accuracy and wide bandwidth, the TSC1801 is used for motor control, […]
EE Training Days kicks-off 2025 with The A to Z of Multi-die Design
Did you know that multi-die architectures now represent over 50% of new semiconductor designs, marking a significant shift in chip development strategy? It’s true. There’s now a clear trend towards more multi-die designs, especially in data center, AI, and server applications where the complexity of the chips is too large to fit on a single […]
Tiny logic ICs target auto safety and ADAS markets
Nexperia introduced a new portfolio of logic ICs in tiny automotive-qualified MicroPak XSON5 leadless packaging. Miniaturized logic ICs are essential for space-constrained applications including sophisticated automotive applications such as chassis safety systems, battery monitoring, infotainment units, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). MicroPak XSON5 is a thermally enhanced plastic enclosure with a 75% smaller PCB […]
Mixed-signal platform operates at 175° C for industrial use
onsemi has launched its Treo Platform, a new 65 nm BCD process integrates analog and mixed-signal functions operating from 1-90 V at temperatures up to 175° C. The process platform targets power management and sensing applications across automotive, medical, industrial and data center markets. The platform’s modular architecture helps customers streamline design processes and reduce […]
