Low-Power Analog Solutions Analog Solutions for Automotive Applications Design Guide This design guide includes analog solutions for Motor Control, Power Supply, LED, Signal Chain and Sensor Applications www.microchip.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Analog Competency Analog and Interface Product Attributes The demand for automobile electronics has never been greater. Do you need lower quiescent currents? Does your design require reduced board space? Designers of electronic control modules within the automobile are being challenged to deliver increased performance in a variety of systems including: powertrain, chassis, comfort, driver information, entertainment and safety.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Microchip Analog Solutions Cover a Broad Range of Products and Applications in Automotive Systems Driver Information/ Mobile Multimedia Comfort/Convenience Safety/Security ABS Controller Airbag Crash Sensor Controller Airbag Host Controller LED Lighting Lighting Controller Parking Assist Controls Steering Angle Sensor Controller Tire Pressure Monitoring Air Flow Controls Battery Monitoring Controls Compass Directional Controller Door Locks/Mirror Cont
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Solutions for Low-Frequency Communications Applications Low-frequency communication systems provide many benefits in and around the vehicle. In sensing applications, it allows for the distribution of remote sensors while eliminating the concern for wired connection between the sensor and control module.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Application Examples Solutions for Motor Control Electro Hydraulic Power Steering Electric Power Steering Wiper Control Water Pump, Oil Pump, Fuel Pump Window Lift Sun Roof Air Flaps Interior and External Mirrors A broad product portfolio provides a complete system solution for your stepper motor, brushed DC motor, AC induction motor, variable speed brushless DC motor and switched reluctance motor applications.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Solutions for Power Supply Applications Example of Infotainment Power Supply Unit The growing deployment of navigation, entertainment and communication equipment in modern cars, as well as the utilization of most advanced semiconductor technologies, has been changing the needs for voltage regulation in the car. Automotive power supplies are used for DC-DC conversion, DC voltage monitoring, pulse-width modulation and digital control.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Solutions for LED Applications Traditional incandescent lamps are increasingly being replaced by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). LEDs offer compelling advantages, including a high level of light efficiency, reliability, mechanical stability and long operating lifetime. Because LEDs must be operated at constant current, DC-DC converters with the capability of efficiently translating the operating voltage into the LED forward voltage are required.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Solutions for Sensor Applications Application Examples Modern vehicles are networked PCs on wheels where sensors provide the interface to the real world. The number of sensors in automotive applications is rapidly increasing. Of all sensing technologies, temperature sensing is the most common. Knowing and using the actual or relative temperature is critical.
LOW-POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Development Tools for Sensor Applications Part Number Product DV250501 MCP250XX CAN I/O Expander Developer’s Kit DV3201A MCP3XXX Single/Dual ADC MXDEV® Daughter Board DV3204A MCP3204/08 MXDEV® Daughter Board DV42XXX MCP42XXX Digital Pot MXDEV® Daughter Board DVMCPA MXDEV Analog Evaluation System MCP3221DM-PCTL MCP3221 PICtail™ Demo Board MCP3551DM-PCTL MCP3551 Delta-Sigma ADC Demo Board MCP355XDV-MS1 MCP355X Sensor Application Developer
LOW POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Solutions for Connectivity Applications Connectivity within the vehicle is dominated today by two main network protocols: CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interconnect Network). CAN utilizes a robust, high-speed protocol, usually linking major nodes or subsystems within the vehicle, such as ABS, airbag, powertrain and suspension control modules.
LOW POWER ANALOG SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS Application Notes and Additional Documentation Available Application Document Number Connectivity AN228 A CAN Physical Layer Discussion Connectivity AN729 LIN Protocol Implementation Using PIC® MCUs Connectivity AN754 Understanding Microchip’s CAN Module Bit Timing Connectivity AN816 A CAN System Using Multiple MCP25025 I/O Expanders Low-Frequency Communications/PKE AN232 Low-Frequency Magnetic Transmitter Design Low-Frequency Communica
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