From personal automobile to large commercial fleets, transportation is undergoing significant technological advances, especially in the areas of electrification and advanced driver assistance systems. Explore our resources to stay up to date with transportation trends and technology.
Ethernet evolution: The rise of SPE and TSN in automotive and industrial applications
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Harvey Wilson
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September 14, 2023
IT professionals quickly recognized the benefits of networking computers and peripherals as the burgeoning computer industry established itself in the 1980s. However, making it a reality was another matter...
EV Charging Series, Part 3: How V2G Benefits Drivers and Electricity Suppliers
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Harvey Wilson
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June 19, 2023
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is the capability for EVs to send power from their batteries back to the main electricity grid. This can be hugely helpful in meeting demands on the grid, stabilising it, and dealing with the inconsistency of renewables.
EV Charging Series, Part 2: Integrating EV Charging with Matter and the Smart Home
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Harvey Wilson
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June 1, 2023
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on our roads, with sales continuing on an upward trend, there’s an increasing focus on how we charge them. For most of us, we’ll want to handle much of our charging at home, both for convenience and to take ad...
EV Charging Series, Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think
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Harvey Wilson
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May 17, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
Understand practical GaN and SiC differences for EV onboard chargers
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Avnet Staff
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April 18, 2023
Depending on the design, wide bandgap devices may provide efficiency gains in power conversion for onboard chargers. But which do you choose over silicon if any? We look at the options and offer some advice.
Do you need to know more about vehicle electrification?
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Philip Ling
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January 4, 2023
The POWER UP webinars from Avnet Silica dive deep into the world of electric vehicles. Watch this series of free webinars to learn more about what’s involved with vehicle electrification and charging.
Using a proven silicon carbide solution to get a head start on fast EV charger designs
October 12, 2022
Designing, simulating, and testing a design topology requires advanced technical expertise and significant investment in costly research and development, which many companies do not have the resources to commit to.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
October 11, 2022
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers
July 13, 2022
If electric drivetrains are to replace internal combustion, particularly in larger vehicles, we need more high-speed DC charging capacity. This article examines six of the main design considerations.
Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure
July 13, 2022
Drivers are demanding easy access to public EV charging points. Providers must meet this demand without sacrificing security for simplicity. Cybercriminals will find any security weaknesses, but the latest standards are here to help.
Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants
July 13, 2022
Do you want AC or DC, fast or slow charging? Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment need to predict what will be demanded most by consumers, while responding to the requests coming from Charge Point Operators.
Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure
July 8, 2022
We all know what it’s like to wait in line to refuel, but what if you must continue waiting after you plug in your EV? Managing multiple charge points in one location is creating some interesting challenges for the EV charging infrastructure.
A closer look at SiC quality
June 27, 2022
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
Why you should care about SiC figures of merit
June 10, 2022
SiC semiconductors are becoming ubiquitous in power conversion equipment, particularly in the areas of EVs, solar and energy storage systems. This article reviews applications and explores the figures of merit that can be used to compare devices.
Analog and digital - a symbiotic relationship
April 28, 2022
In this article we investigate the diversity of analog ICs available, their functions, and some of the online design resources available to assist engineers in speeding through the design process
EV Charging: Current Trends
April 27, 2022
The electric vehicle industry is on its way to market maturity but there are still twists in the road for stakeholders and customers.
Trucking & IoT: Delivering a Revolution
April 26, 2022
Artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and the Internet of Things are poised to spark a revolution in the automobile industry.
Smart Companies: The Next Generation
April 25, 2022
A growing list of IoT innovations have been developed and deployed by companies which are using IoT to solve real-world problems in transport.
Taking stock of the supply chain crisis: Lockdowns and shortages cost automotive manufacturers over $500 billion
April 1, 2022
Avnet Silica analysed public financial records to reveal the impact of the pandemic on semiconductor stock levels, automotive factory closures and revenue.
The environmental impact of electric vehicles
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Michael Pochmann
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February 11, 2022
Vehicle electrification offers a huge opportunity for innovation
The ins and outs of vehicle-to-grid charging
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Harvey Wilson
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February 11, 2022
A well-implemented V2G strategy could provide wins for drivers and power companies while reducing the carbon impact of both car and electricity usage.
Engineering the EV future
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Harvey Wilson
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November 4, 2021
The European Union (EU) expects to be over 30 million EVs on its roads by 2030.
How 6G networking will solve your city’s traffic problems
October 11, 2021
6G networking and self-driving cars could make traffic congestion a thing of the past.
Connecting the connected car
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Michael Pochmann
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September 20, 2021
Getting to grips with the challenges and opportunities of in-vehicle networking
Smart Companies: IoT Solutions for the real world
June 4, 2021
Smart companies develop new technologies, that solve important problems and long-term challenges. IoT Solutions for the real world!
On the path to 48V vehicle electronics
May 27, 2021
Let us take you on the journey towards hybridization, have a look at the drivers for change from combustion engines to electronic motors with 48V systems.
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
April 28, 2021
Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
April 28, 2021
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?
Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters
October 27, 2020
AI at the edge will have profound effects on many industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing and healthcare to name a few. How will AI at the edge change these industries, and why does it matter?
The Car: A Rolling Smart Device
October 27, 2020
Be it for streaming your favorite music, sending emails or getting real-time information on traffic jams: cars have long since played host to mobile internet—and will continue to via diagnostics, hotspots and ADAS.
