Low-Power Exterior and Interior Lighting
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Our broad portfolio of power management solutions includes LED drivers, power modules, step-down and step-up converters, and USB charging ports. These parts are designed to ensure the best possible performance and scalability in the smallest package size, on top of compliance with temperature and EMI standards.
MPS’s highly efficient, compact solutions provide everything you need to power the next generation of low-power exterior and interior lighting system designs.
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DESIGNING THE FEEDBACK VOLTAGE RESISTOR DIVIDER IN A DC/DC CONVERTERThe specifications of the feedback (FB) voltage resistor divider in DC-DC converters often poses various design challenges, such as determining the required resistance or adjusting parameters (e.g. output voltage, upper divider resistance or lower divider resistance). Figure 1 shows the various magnitude combinations for the FB upper and lower divider resistances. This article examines the ...
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DESIGNING COOLER RUNNING, MULTI-CHANNEL DYNAMIC AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTSAcross the automotive landscape, the push for electrification has yielded the incredible proliferation of exotic vehicles. Yesterday’s bulky, single-function lights are being replaced with newer, slender designs that wrap around a car’s front, back, or sides. The drive to go beyond traditional illumination or signaling means that tomorrow’s automotive lights will be challenged to display sophistic...
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MPQ3326: 16-CHANNEL, 50MA PER CHANNEL, AUTOMOTIVE-GRADE LED DRIVERThe MPQ3326-AEC1 WLED driver supports up to 16V input voltage, and applies 16 internal current sources in each LED string terminal. The LED current of each channel is set by an external current-setting resistor and the device is I2C configurable, as well as being integrated into a compact QFN-24 (4mmx4mm) package. Separate Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming and Analog Dimming per Channel Dee...
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USING EXTERNAL KNOBS TO IMPROVE TRANSIENT PERFORMANCE OF BUCK REGULATORS WITH AN INTEGRATED COMPENSATION NETWORKThe high power density requirement and board-level space constraints in modern applications — such as lighting, ADAS, and USB — call for higher integration in buck regulators. There is a trend to integrate MOSFETs and compensation networks inside the chip. This integration of the compensation network’s passive components saves cost, board space, and design iterations. However, it...
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MPQ8875A: CONFIGURABLE, 4-SWITCH BUCK-BOOST AUTOMOTIVE CONVERTERMeet the MPQ8875A: A configurable buck-boost converter with integrated FETs and an I2C interface offering the next generation of power management for automotive applications. This highly integrated, ultra-compact IC is ideal for use in ADAS, digital cockpit, and automotive lighting. Find out how it can help reduce design time and get you to market faster.
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MPQ3910A REFERENCE DESIGN - HIGH VOLTAGE BOOST FOR APD IN LIDAR APPLICATIONSAutonomous vehicles have been a hot topic for some time, but now they are staring to become a reality. To enable high degrees of autonomy, vehicles are using combined methods (cameras, radar, and LiDAR) to detect surroundings. LiDAR is a ranged device. It functions similarly to radar, but uses light waves instead of RF waves. A laser diode emits light pulses, and an advanced photodiode (APD) sens...
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POWER MODULES SOLVE POWER DESIGN CHALLENGESLearn how easy-to-use, fully integrated power solutions can solve problems and bring products to market faster.
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MPM MODULE HIGHLIGHTSThis video features MPS’ low voltage (6V) modules, ranging from 600mA to 3A. It highlights the benefits of using modules and MPS’ advantages. MPM Power Modules >
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TRACTION INVERTER SYSTEMAn engine roaring is becoming a sound of the past, as the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow at an exponential rate. Soon the only sound will be the whirring an EV motor as the traction inverter delivers power from the battery. Traction inverters are instrumental in converting energy from the high-voltage battery (400V/800V) into three-phase AC energy to drive the vehicle’s moto...
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ONBOARD CHARGING MODULE (OBCM)Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more present every day, with the adoption of EVs growing at an exponential rate. Onboard charging (OBC) is a very important part of EVs, since it determines the maximum possible charge rate while an AC charger is connected to the vehicle. The maximum charge capability for a fully electric vehicle is typically between 6.6kW and 22kW, and for a plug-in hybrid veh...
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DEVELOPING A SMART COCKPIT SOLUTION WITH MPS AND SEMIDRIVEThere are a wide array of features in a smart car’s cockpit that can enhance driving experience. For example, full LCD central control screens and high-definition displays have made user experience smoother and simpler. With the addition of voice recognition, drivers can make calls and use intelligent navigation. High-quality sound and ambient lighting provide an immersive experience while listeni...
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DC FAST CHARGING STATIONDC fast charging stations are becoming more common with the increased adoption of electric vehicles. Charging stations are a vital part of the infrastructure along major highways and populated suburbs, ensuring that electric vehicles have a place to charge during long-distance travel and day-to-day driving. These systems are often comprised of multiple 25kW to 75kW modules to create fast charging ...
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FROM COLD CRANK TO LOAD DUMP: A PRIMER ON AUTOMOTIVE TRANSIENTSAdvances in automotive technology have dramatically increased the number of sophisticated electronic circuits required to improve driving experience and safety in a typical automotive system. New vehicles provide infotainment systems with high-resolution displays, an enhanced user interface, and numerous connectivity options. Improved safety features include LiDAR for collision avoidance, as well ...
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MPS SOLUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT DRIVINGThe four modern trends of the automotive industry are electrification, intelligence, networking, and sharing. Among these development trends, intelligence requires advanced on-board sensors, controllers, and actuators. Highly intelligent systems tend to have more sensors. As such, the number and variety of cameras/sensors installed on cars increase daily. These include the cameras installed on th...
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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS RELIABILITY TESTING STARTS AND ENDS WITH THE MISSION PROFILEAutomakers must design vehicles to thrive in a broad spectrum of environments, from snowy tundras to scorching deserts. Unlike most consumer applications, where the expected lifespan can be months, automotive electronics are often expected to last 15 years or more. When specifying a vehicle component, it is common for OEMs and their suppliers to develop an automotive mission profile, which is esse...
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DOMAIN CONTROL MODULE - AUTOMOTIVE POWER STAGE FOR ADAS APPLICATIONSAdvanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have experienced an astonishing evolution over the last few decades, and todays cars incorporate a large number of sensors and cameras that monitor every part of the vehicle, as well as its surroundings. As a consequence, the power requirements of these systems has increased, bringing new challenges to the power supply design. This reference design serves ...
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HEADLIGHTSHeadlights remain one of the most important functional safety features in any vehicle. While not a new feature, most new car models now feature LED headlights to provide increased brightness, better efficiency, and longer headlight lifespans. And of course, as with any automotive application, headlight designs must meet strict thermal requirements, ISO26262 safety standards, and EMC regulations. ...
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ALL LED LIGHTINGAutomotive LED lighting systems are comprised of the headlights, interior lights, rear lights, small lights, LED pixel light controllers, and DC/DC LED drivers. With increasingly dynamic and accurate LED lighting features that integrate flexible control, animation, and energy efficiency, key functions including supply, control, sense, actuation, and communication are also becoming more complex. Th...
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CENTRAL GATEWAYSAs vehicles continue to integrate electronic control unit (ECU) networks for cutting-edge functionality, the automotive central gateway controller plays a central role in bridging and managing the transfer of data across various protocols (e.g. CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet, and ISO-9141). The central gateway achieves physical isolation between ECU networks, as well as portability between protocols ...
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DISPLAY (NAVIGATION, HEADS-UP, CLUSTER)Automotive displays — which include the center display, heads-up display (HUD), and gauge instrument cluster — show key information and interactive content to the driver. The center information display is connected to the head unit, and provides navigation and other in-cabin infotainment controls. The automotive HUD and gauge instrument cluster provide easy-to-access information for the driver. Th...
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HEAD UNITS (MID-RANGE)Automotive head unit designs have evolved from the traditional hardware interfaces into sophisticated infotainment systems that offer various in-cabin functionalities. These features include navigation, wireless connections, passenger entertainment, gesture recognition, and voice control. As consumer expectations for infotainment features continue to increase, manufacturers face design challenges ...
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HEAD UNITS (HIGH-END)Automotive head unit designs have evolved from the traditional hardware interfaces into sophisticated infotainment systems that offer various in-cabin functionalities. These features include navigation, wireless connections, passenger entertainment, gesture recognition, and voice control. As consumer expectations for infotainment features continue to increase, manufacturers face design challenges ...
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LIDARLaser imaging, detection, and ranging (LiDAR) is a rapidly expanding market for automotive advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications. Autonomous vehicle perception sensing is a cutting-edge functionality of ADAS technologies, and will continue to develop as new cars integrate radar with cameras and LiDAR systems. LiDAR uses real-time measurements of light pulses to offer higher bandwid...
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMSAutomotive in-vehicle infotainment systems are becoming increasingly software-driven to enhance safety and security, as well as the overall driving experience. Modern cars integrate driving and environmental information, passenger entertainment, wireless connections, and navigation into a centralized infotainment system architecture. However, with the rise of sophisticated in-vehicle infotainment ...
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