Automotive Technical Articles

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

How do time of flight sensors determine distances? Learn more about ToF cameras using an example 3D camera.

This article introduces the Controller Area Network (CAN) serial communication bus, detailing message frames, bus arbitration, and signaling....

This article explores basic characteristics and common applications of a technology that has been incorporated into a wide variety of high-performance electronic devices....

This article provides an introduction to the characteristics and requirements of EV battery systems.

Optocouplers are undoubtedly effective, but alternative isolation technologies may be a better choice for your application.

This article provides an overview of the various fuse options that are available to designers of low-voltage circuits.

This article provides an overview of some subtle yet important aspects of fuse functionality and design.

GPS as we know it requires the precision of atomic clocks. This article looks at the importance of timing for GPS and the clocks that provide it....

Hall-effect-based ICs such as the A1337 can help your device to perform a variety of sensor tasks related to angular motion.

Inductors such as the ADL3225V devices are useful when you want to use just one conductor to transfer both signal and power.

You can do a lot with ultrasound, and whatever you’re doing will be easier with a highly integrated IC such as the PGA460-Q1.

The CDCE813-Q1 is a customizable, fairly high-frequency clock generator that is qualified for automotive applications.

The D28V0H1U2P5Q is a unidirectional TVS that is intended specifically for the harsh automotive environment.

Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.

In this article, we will discuss some characteristics of the ideal diode. We'll also learn how to analyze circuits that contain more than one ideal diode in conjunction with resistors and DC...

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation....

Learn about the Hall effect and how it enables accurate, isolated current measurements.