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U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox Debuts Wi-Fi 7 Module for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

U-blox designed its first automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 module to enhance in-vehicle connectivity with high throughput, low latency, and support for multiple users.


News Jan 23, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

Infineon Unveils Motor Control and Power Conversion MCUs for the WBG Era

The new MCU family comes in Entry and Main Line products, giving designers a scalable range of performance and memory options.


News Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

Rohm Crafts Tiny 1 kW Infrared Laser Diode for LiDAR

The eight-channel, 125 W laser diode SMD array improves the measurement distance and resolution in LiDAR applications.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Charles Lee
Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon Drive Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles

Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon Drive Focus on Software-Defined Vehicles

Once again, CES showcased the most cutting-edge advancements in automotive technology. Here are a few ways Synopsys, NXP, and Infineon are rethinking SDV security.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Renesas Serves Up 100 V MOSFETs Using Split Gate Technology

Thanks to a new process, the two power FETs feature incredibly low on-resistance and high switching efficiency.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Aaron Carman
Targeting Electrification, R&S Unveils Automotive Radar Tester

Targeting Electrification, R&S Unveils Automotive Radar Tester

At CES 2025, Rohde & Schwarz debuted new test equipment for automotive radar systems, electric drivetrains, and connectivity.


News Jan 15, 2025 by Duane Benson
Allegro Launches Two New Current Sensor ICs With Compact Footprints

Allegro Launches Two New Current Sensor ICs With Compact Footprints

At CES, All About Circuits met with Allegro’s Ram Sathappan to discuss how these magnetic current sensors may be useful alternatives to shunt-based solutions.


News Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

Announced today ahead of CES, Texas Instruments designed the mmWave radar sensor and two audio processors to cater to vehicles ranging from entry-level to luxury.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

In part 2, we share predictions from a selection of companies on where they see themselves heading in 2025.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 1: General Predictions

On this New Years Day, we share 2025 predictions from leading companies in our industry.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child
Microchip Reveals CAN FD System Basis Chip in Tiny Footprint

Microchip Reveals CAN FD System Basis Chip in Tiny Footprint

The new series brings the power of CAN FD into a more highly-integrated solution.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

Infineon and Rohm Advance Schottky Diodes for EVs and Renewables

The latest Schottky diodes can withstand higher voltages and provide enhanced insulation resistance.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia says the new packaging option provides 75% PCB area savings and supports optical inspections.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Charles Lee
Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

Infineon, Littelfuse, and Toshiba Release High-Performance Power MOSFETs

In today’s MOSFET roundup, we examine three new products hitting on critical power design features: efficiency, power, and protection.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST Rolls Out Configurable Power-Management IC for Automotive MCUs

ST prioritized key tenets of automotive design—safety, efficiency, and performance—in the new single-package PMIC.


News Dec 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in automotive, industrial, and robotic designs.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Charles Lee
Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla Standardizing EV Connectors

Tesla aims to reduce the number of connectors required in an electric vehicle.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

New EV Converters Pack Power and Efficiency

Electric mobility has become a fundamental driver of change in the power electronics industry. Electric vehicles’ unique demands have required power electronics companies to develop novel solutions that blend power output, size, and efficiency.


News Nov 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Electronica 2024 Was Jammed Packed With Exciting Technologies and Products

Enjoy this selection of fascinating technology news from the recent Electronica 2024 trade show in Munich, Germany.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Jeff Child