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New Automotive ICs Cover Signal Integrity, Power Density, & Integration

New Automotive ICs Cover Signal Integrity, Power Density, & Integration

Recent automotive IC releases highlight ongoing efforts to improve signal integrity in ADAS, increase power density in compact inductors, and integrate sensing and logic functions for next-gen electric drive platforms.


News Mar 02, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Mini But Mighty! Vishay, TDK, and Murata Push the Limits of Passives

Vishay, TDK, and Murata have debuted space-saving passives: ultra-high-frequency chip resistors, high-current inductors, and the "world’s smallest" 10 µF/50V MLCC for cars.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
3 New Inductors Expand Design Flexibility for DC-DC Conversion

3 New Inductors Expand Design Flexibility for DC-DC Conversion

The new inductors strike the sweet spot between performance and efficiency for DC-DC conversion.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
From Inductors to MCUs, New Parts Promise Upgrades to Automotive Systems

From Inductors to MCUs, New Parts Promise Upgrades to Automotive Systems

In this roundup, we cover four newly announced parts from Nuvoton, Nexperia, TDK, and Microchip, targeting various systems in the modern vehicle.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Duane Benson
Automotive Passives Roundup: Small Size Doesn’t Equal Small Performance

Automotive Passives Roundup: Small Size Doesn’t Equal Small Performance

The most basic components, done well, can have big performance and safety payoffs. Here are five new passives, including resistors, diodes, inductors, and capacitors, recently released for automotive designs.


News Mar 04, 2025 by Luke James
Three New Passives Flex High Performance in Ever Smaller Packages

Three New Passives Flex High Performance in Ever Smaller Packages

New passive components from TDK, Kyocera, and Littelfuse push the boundaries of size, power, and functionality.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Duane Benson
Inductor Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

Inductor Roundup: 3 New Inductors Boost Efficiency in Power Converters

In this roundup, we spotlight new inductors designed to reduce sources of inefficiency in modern power supplies.


News May 06, 2024 by Aaron Carman
Editor’s Choice: Our Top 10 News Articles of 2023

Editor’s Choice: Our Top 10 News Articles of 2023

Looking back on the year, here’s a review of the most popular News articles on All About Circuits.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Jeff Child
New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

New Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors Simplify the Nuances of Design

While passives are often overlooked components, innovations in resistors, capacitors, and inductors—like the ones in this roundup—can make a noticeable difference in the design process.


News Sep 05, 2023 by Darshil Patel
Texas A&M Discovers New Circuit Element: The Meminductor

Texas A&M Discovers New Circuit Element: The Meminductor

The physical realization of the third “mem” component gives designers access to new elements for the next generation of electronics.


News Apr 06, 2023 by Aaron Carman
From Inductors to Sensor Testing: 3 Companies Promote ADAS Safety

From Inductors to Sensor Testing: 3 Companies Promote ADAS Safety

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.


News Aug 02, 2021 by Ikimi .O
Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

Samsung’s Claim of “World’s Smallest Power Inductor” Has Big Design Implications

This month, Samsung released news of the "world’s smallest power inductor." What does this miniaturization mean for electronic design, even at a theoretical level?


News Sep 24, 2020 by Jake Hertz
The University of Illinois Develops A 3D Microchip Inductor to Fully Utilize 3D Structure Space

The University of Illinois Develops A 3D Microchip Inductor to Fully Utilize 3D Structure Space

Engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a microchip inductor that could greatly expand the capabilities of future chips.


Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

Understanding DC Motor Operation Modes and Speed Regulation Techniques

DC motors are ubiquitous machines found in a variety of electronic equipment used in various applications.


News Feb 04, 2020 by Ikimi .O
NIC Components’ SMT Power Inductors Built to Operate Up to +155°C

NIC Components’ SMT Power Inductors Built to Operate Up to +155°C

The NPIM_PE series are automotive-grade metal composite SMT power inductors with an operating temperature range of ‐55°C to +155°C.


News Nov 20, 2019 by Cabe Atwell
Vishay Introduces Low-profile Commercial Inductors in 1212 Case Size

Vishay Introduces Low-profile Commercial Inductors in 1212 Case Size

The three new members of Vishay's IHLP family feature inductances ranging from 0.10 to 3.3 µH and profiles as low as 1.0 mm.


News Nov 14, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TDK Introduces Power Inductors for Automotive LED Headlights

TDK Introduces Power Inductors for Automotive LED Headlights

The SPM-VT series meets the high thermal and current demands of the automotive LED headlight environment.


News Sep 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
TDK Announces Thin-Film Power Inductor Primed for Mobile Device Design

TDK Announces Thin-Film Power Inductor Primed for Mobile Device Design

What are thin-film inductors and how can they help with mobile design? Learn about a new inductor from TDK.


News Jun 04, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Picking Apart a New Switching Regulator from Analog Devices, the LT8361

Picking Apart a New Switching Regulator from Analog Devices, the LT8361

This article will take a look at the Analog Devices LT8361, a low IQ switching regulator supporting boost, SEPIC, and inverting topologies.


News Dec 11, 2018 by Dr. Steve Arar
Historical Engineers: Michael Faraday, a Founding Father of Electrical Science

Historical Engineers: Michael Faraday, a Founding Father of Electrical Science

Who was Michael Faraday? What did he contribute to the field of electrical engineering?


News Nov 05, 2018 by Gary Elinoff