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Snapback TVSs Deliver More Accurate And Robust Circuit Protection
In the rapidly advancing world of electronics, circuit protection is critical to ensuring equipment and system longevity, reliability, and safety. One of the latest innovations in this field is snapback TVS (transient voltage suppressor) technology. While no device is perfect …
Super Clamp TVS – Solution with an extremely low clamping ratio
Taiwan semiconductor introduces, first of its kind, transient voltage suppressor (TVS) called Super Clamp TVS. Super Clamp TVS adopts snapback characteristics which is beneficial to extremely low clamping ratio between working voltage (VWM) and clamping voltage (VC). The low clamping …
IGBT, MOSFET and GaN: An Overview of Efficiency, Power and System Cost for Inverter Design
Extending from a simple Low Power home appliance to complex and intricate application for Electric Vehicles (EVs), Power Conversion has always been the recurring chapter when it comes to System Design. The designers have always been tasked to engineer the …
Power Components for On-Board Chargers (OBC): A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction The electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing rapid growth, providing a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation. While traditional vehicles require gasoline from gas stations, EVs simply need to be plugged into a charging station to recharge their batteries. …
Sensor Fusion for Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS)
Supplementary Restraint Systems, (SRS), more commonly known as airbag systems, have been a standard feature in vehicles for over 40 years. These have evolved from simple frontal airbags to more comprehensive systems that include side curtain airbags and knee airbags. …
MOSFETs and Diodes: Key Components in Reverse Polarity Protection
According to the latest research, the automotive industry is estimated for a significant shift. By 2025, the value of electronic components in high-end vehicles is projected to surpass $6000, driven by the increasing sophistication of vehicle features. This trend is …
Advanced LED Solutions for Enhanced Vehicle Visibility
Automotive lighting plays a crucial role in ensuring road safety. Adequate lighting, especially during nighttime driving, enhances visibility and provides drivers with a clear view of the road. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), which convert electrical energy into light, have become …
Battery management system (BMS): Protecting and Managing Your Electric Vehicle
Did you know that electric vehicles actually predate gasoline-powered cars? While there’s some debate about whether the first electric vehicle was invented in 1832 or 1881, it’s clear that it came before Karl Benz introduced the first gasoline-powered car in …
Beyond Braking: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for a Safer Driving Experience
In the history of automotive development, aside from the evolution of power output, the most significant investment in research and development has been dedicated to providing drivers and passengers with more comprehensive safety protection. Initially, this focused on passive safety …
Powering the Electric Revolution: The Body Control Module (BCM) in Automotive
As automobiles become increasingly intelligent, drivers expect more than just basic driving functions; they desire a more humanized and convenient driving experience, such as automated parking assistance and keyless entry. In recent years, with the expansion of the electric vehicle …
The Role of MOSFETs in Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
During vehicle operation, when encountering emergency situations or sudden obstacles, most drivers will instinctively step on the brake pedal as hard as possible in an attempt to decelerate quickly. However, the sudden and excessive braking force can cause the wheels …
