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Elmos signs distribution agreement with MSC November 22, 2012
Elmos Semiconductor has transferred its distribution rights for its network devices, analog and power ICs, MEMS-based sensor products and mixed signal ASICs to MSC Vertriebs GmbH.
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FlexRay not dead, chip vendors claim
October 25, 2012
A certain disappointment is hard to overlook when chip manufacturers talk about the present and future state of the FlexRay automotive networking technology. However, FlexRay is far from being dead, assert chip vendors polled by EE Times Europe unanimously.
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Star coupler links two FlexRay systems
October 8, 2012
Chipmaker Elmos AG introduces the world's first FlexRay dual star coupler. The E981.57 is certified according to the FlexRay Electrical Physical Layer (EPL) specification V3.0 and meets carmakers requirements with regard to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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RGB LED driver offers BSM addressing for LIN bus
October 4, 2012
Chipmaker Elmos AG has developed an integrated LED driver for RGB-based illumination applications. The E521.30 is equipped with an integrated LIN transceiver with Bus Shunt Method (BSM) auto addressing. With these features, the device is ideal for interior illumination applications in vehicles.
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DC/DC converter powers in-vehicle microcontrollers and dashboards
September 13, 2012
Chipmaker Elmos AG has developed a new step-down converter product family for automotive and industrial applications. The ES522.0x is ideally suited for usage in microcontroller on-board power supplies, dashboard applications as well as CAN partial network power supplies in vehicles.
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Current sensor achieves high accuracy by utilizing the AMR effect
For precise current measurement in electric vehicles, battery management and in solar and wind inverters, chipmaker Elmos AG has developed its E524.5 sensor. The device features galvanic separation from the primary circuit, high dynamic range, and a customer configurable overcurrent detection.
Better driving range though energy management
Up to 15 percent more kilometers per battery charge just by improving the energy management systems - this is the goal of a research project led by the Dresden Institute for Automotive Technology. The researchers expressly do not intend to modify or change the battery itself. Instead, intelligent networking of car and infrastructure as well as better management of the in-car energy sinks will be established to reach this goal.
Geiselhart replaces Hoellisch at Elmos
Efficient high-voltage LED controller for harsh environments
Chipmaker Elmos AG has developed an LED controller product family which covers the entire input voltage range from 5V to 55V. They offer an output voltage of up to 60V in boost mode and support ambient temperatures between -40°C and +125°C which makes them suited for operation in harsh environments including automotive and exterior lighting.
Triggering synergies in the automotive and consumer markets
Grown up with automotive semiconductors, German chip maker Elmos AG is currently trying to generate synergies and tap markets beyond cars. Elmos Board member Juergen Hoellisch, who oversees R&D and sales, explains the company's intentions and strongholds.
PSI5 interface chip is first component worldwide to pass conformance test
Semiconductor manufacturer Elmos AG presents the 981.08 as the first semiconductor worldwide that has passed the conformance tests according to PSI5 specification V1.3, conducted by an external test lab recommended by the PSI5 consortium. The device connects up to 12 sensors to a processing circuit across two-way communications channels.
Motor driver integrates LIN/PWM interface and controller supply
With the E523.01, Elmos presents an EC motor driver with all the functions required for the configuration of a complete, low-cost system. Apart from the high-performance bridge driver, for communication purposes the semiconductor features a LIN2.1 compatible interface as well as a PWM interface with data pre-processing.
Elmos equips signal readout chip with SENT interface
The E520.33 sensor signal readout IC has a SENT interface. According to chip vendor Elmos AG, this feature makes the device suited for next-generation automotive control units. The E520.33 is automotive qualified according to AEC-Q100 and supports almost any resistive sensor bridge circuit.
Elmos chipset implements automotive start-stop function
A chipset from semiconductor manufacturer Elmos AG helps automotive electronics designers to easily implement an automatic start-stop function for vehicles. With Elmos chips E981.01 and E910.28, the voltage supply of the automotive on-board system can be maintained when car and engine stop in front of a red light or while passengers are getting in or out. This not only saves fuel but also improves the CO2 balance of the vehicles.
Research project enhances robustness of electronic automotive components
Elmos FlexRay star coupler meets EPL V3.0 specs
With the E981.56, semiconductor vendor Elmos AG introduces the second generation of its series-produced active FlexRay star coupler. The device has been awarded the certification according to the updated FlexRay electrical physical layer (EPL) specification V3.0 - as the first such component worldwide, the vendor claims.
CAN controller enables partial CAN bus activation
In cars, CAN networks are ubiquitous. But not all functions require the attention of all control devices attached to the network. If only the devices actually involved in a specific operation are activated and all others remain in sleep mode, energy consumption can be reduced. Semiconductor manufacturer Elmos AG (Dortmund, Germany) has developed a chip that makes this possible.
Step-down converter features high efficiency at low load
For the supply of controllers in applications including gateways, body computer, sun top controllers or, in general, the supply of automotive logic units in general, Elmos Semiconductor AG has developed a step-down converter product family with very low input current. With the devices, the chip vendor also aims at industrial markets.
BLDC motor controller detects rotor position from zero to maximum rpm
Elmos Semiconductor AG (Dortmund, Germany) has launched the E981.15 motor controller IC which drives BLDC/PMSM motors without external sensors. According to the vendor, the VirtuHall sensorless commutation method implemented makes sure that the same motor characteristics are utilized for the detection of the rotor position under all operating conditions. Thus, switching between different detection methods is avoided and the risk of position loss and incorrect commutation is eliminated.
Elmos rolls DC motor control ASSP
Chip implements gesture recognition for innovative HMIs
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