Fundamentals of Automotive Engagement Hub

4 audio trends transforming the automotive industry

November 9, 2020

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

The adoption of new audio technologies in cars – while requiring major architecture changes – promise to bring a richer driving and in-car communication experience.

How to choose a power supply for an automotive camera module

November 9, 2020

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Explore three strategies to power your automotive camera module: fully discrete, fully integrated and partially integrated.

Replace 3-phase bridge drivers in AC compressor modules

November 9, 2020

[Blog]

Read about the benefits of using half-bridge gate drivers vs. 3-phase gate drivers in a high-voltage AC compressor module. This (E2E) forum post explains how the UCC27712-Q1 half-bridge gate driver…
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Using current mode PWM controllers in a high-voltage economizer

November 9, 2020

[Blog]

Learn how to use current mode PWM controllers and LED drivers in a high- voltage contractor economizer. In order to connect a high-voltage electric battery in HEV/EVs to the loads, the battery power lines…
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Navigate your HVAC system’s move to HEV/EVs with ease

November 9, 2020

[PDF] Whitepaper

Learn how to design your HVAC system without an internal combustion engine. This white paper explains the redesign of the HVAC system when transitioning to 48-V, 400-V and 800-V vehicles.

How vehicle electrification is evolving voltage board nets

November 9, 2020

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how vehicle electrification is evolving voltage board nets. HEV/EV designers have more ways to add electrification to run power-hungry applications.

Integrate your powertrain systems to create an EV combo-box architecture

November 9, 2020

[Blog]

Read how you can create automotive applications that do more with fewer parts.You will be able to reduce both weight and cost and improve reliability.

Driving vehicle electrification forward

November 9, 2020

[Video]

Consumers are demanding it. Regulations are requiring it. Electrification is transforming the automotive industry and expectations for engineers
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Save space and BOM costs by sharing microphones across automotive subsystems

November 9, 2020

[Blog]

Sharing microphones between different automotive audio subsystems not only saves automakers the cost of a microphone …

DC diagnostics in automotive audio applications

July 1, 2020

[Video]

This video training provides an overview of DC diagnostics in automotive audio amplifiers. Learn when to run diagnostics for automotive applications, such as eCall.

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How an automotive ADC can help designers achieve functional safety in ADAS

July 1, 2020

[Blog]

Before a fully autonomous self-driving car hits public roadways, it must progress through six different levels of automation. Every jump in automation level requires substantial advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)…

Exploring evolving trends in automotive cluster audio design

July 1, 2020

[Blog]

Cluster audio does not get the attention that a vehicle’s central head unit audio gets. Advances in low-power audio technology are enabling new trends in cluster systems, however.

Bridging 12 V and 48 V in dual-battery automotive systems

November 9, 2020

[PDF] Whitepaper

Traditional 12-V electrical systems in vehicles are reaching their limits. To reduce input current, automakers are moving power-hungry systems to a 48-V rail powered by a lithium-ion…

The changing automotive lighting landscape

April 17, 2020

[ARTICLE]

Read how lighting systems throughout vehicles are implementing new and exciting functions to provide advanced and even personalized lighting from end-ro-end.

The evolution of car access systems with PEPS

April 16, 2020

[ARTICLE]

Read how car access systems with Bluetooth Low Energy are evolving to provide accurate and secure hands-free entry and start functionality.

The building blocks of automotive body electronics

April 15, 2020

[PDF] Whitepaper

Learn how body electronics innovations are making vehicles more comfortable and convenient for drivers and passengers.