It’s become commonplace to think of cars as computers on wheels—with many high-profile industry figures using such terminology. But that can be a misleading comparison, as analog signals are just as important as digital computing in the automotive industry.
As cars increasingly add new electronic capabilities and applications (such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), intelligent cockpits, telematics, and infotainment), the in-vehicle systems must keep up.
As today’s cars are putting more and more demands on their electrical power systems, they must achieve high efficiency to reduce heat dissipation and cut electricity consumption. At the same time, they need to be small enough to fit wherever needed, with suitable performance and flexibility.
Today’s high-speed interconnects achieve ever-higher data rates into the Gbps range. However, this introduces more design complexity.
We are surrounded by sophisticated electronic components; in our homes, cars, and gadgets. But these devices are only useful when they control or respond to something in the real world.
Even when not taking into account the electrification of the drivetrain, the number of electric motors in the average car is increasing significantly.
Emily Yang is a member of the Global Semiconductor Association. She also serves on the Women’s Leadership Initiative and is an industry mentor.
By Ernest Lin, Division Manager, AC-DC Power & Lighting (APL) Division
Most of us seem to end up with a drawer filled with old chargers, either for mobile phones, notebook PCs, or battery-powered home appliances and power tools.
By Macgyver Lee, DC-DC Marketing Manager
现今的汽车犹如装在车轮上的电脑，内部拥有充满了各种必须供电运作的复杂电子装置。现代的汽车内部至少有 150 个电子控制单元 (ECU)
By Leo Zhang, Audio Marketing Manager
拥有音频应用，代表随处都能享受音乐与智能技术：通勤者可在旅途中使用耳机聆听音乐，而在家中的任何房间则可透过智慧喇叭，轻松与具备 AI 功能的个人助理沟通。
