total of 144,200 vehicles are affected, including the 2024-2026 Lexus TX350, 2023-2026 Lexus RX350, 2022–2025 Lexus NX350, and 2022–2025 Lexus NX250 models.  Unlike other companies with faulty camera image problems, the issue in the case of these Lexus models stems from a USB port that lacks a capacitor to mitigate voltage drops. If the vehicle is running and the ignition is cycled from Off to On within roughly eight seconds, a voltage drop ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

UD). The TPD7110F provides reverse-polarity protection to prevent damage if the battery is connected incorrectly. It also supports redundant safety designs, which are important in automotive systems. The device works with an external N-channel MOSFET and uses a built-in charge pump with an internal capacitor to create a low-loss ideal diode setup. Its compact PS-8 package reduces mounting space by about half compared to standard MSOP-8 packages. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Leapers, China, adopts Melexis MLX91299 silicon-based RC snubber in next-generation modules On January 13, Melexis announced that Leapers Semiconductor is incorporating the Melexis MLX91299 silicon-based RC snubber into its next-generation modules. The MLX91299 is an integrated silicon RC device, combining a resistor and a capacitor on a single bare die. Placed close to the switching components, it suppresses voltage spikes and high-frequency osc...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

the development of a flight controller for drones. Although we are still in the proving stage, this controller makes use of our core competencies that we at JTEKT have garnered by developing electric power steering. In addition, by using it in conjunction with the highly heat-resistant lithium-ion capacitor "Libuddy," it will achieve a high level of attitude control on drones.  Q3. You are working on developing new solutions by combining your c...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

licon carbide power module inverter unit and a 48V P2 transmission integrated motor into production at its Tianjin site. The Schaeffler 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit, the first of its kind in the world, adopts an innovative high-integration design, where a 900V power module, a bus capacitor, and a Boost capacitor are integrated via injection molding, effectively enhancing the power density of the e-drive system and enabling a cu...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Samyoung to start full-scale supply of insulating films for secondary batteries Several South Korean media sources reported that Samyoung Electronics Co., Ltd., a capacitor film manufacturer, will begin a full-scale supply of insulating films for secondary batteries for global manufacturers of cylindrical batteries. To expand its business in the electric vehicle (EV) market, the company has been investing KRW 40 billion (JPY 4 billion) since 2021...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

Murata Manufacturing to establish multilayer ceramic capacitor-related plant in India On February 17, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata Manufacturing) announced that it will start a new business in India. The company will invest about JPY 1 billion to establish a plant for processes related to multilayer ceramic capacitors, which are electronic parts used in products such as automobiles. This is the first time for Murata Manufacturing to est...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Musashi Seimitsu to develop next-generation capacitor for smaller drive batteries of electrified vehicles Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) will develop hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) for electrified mobility. The company’s HSC combines a lithium-ion battery that can store high-density energy with two-layer capacitor technology that supports quick charging and discharging with a large current. The application of the third-ge...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

Murata Manufacturing develops world’s smallest multilayer ceramic capacitor Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata Manufacturing) announced that it has developed the world’s smallest-class multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC). It has a “016008M” size of 0.16 mm by 0.08 mm, with one-fourth of the volume of the smallest existing product. It is the company’s first new smallest MLCC in 10 years. With the performance improvement and downsizin...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

le, the P7+ was unveiled to the public for the first time. The model comes standard with free advanced AI intelligent driving features available upon launch and makes the debut of the next-generation AI Hawkeye Visual Solution, the industry’s first single-pixel LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) architecture with faster adaptability to changing light conditions and more precise, clearer, and farther information collection capability...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

. It is compatible with 400V and 800V systems, covering 6.6kW and 11kW charging power and supporting up to 6kVA V2L (Vehicle to Load). The platform delivers a maximum DC-DC conversion power of 3kW and is capable of low voltage to high voltage reverse pre-charging. It supports high-voltage DC busbar capacitor pre-charging and replaces the original high-voltage pre-charge resistors and high-voltage pre-charge relays to simplify the vehicle structur...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

dustrial applications. These regulators ensure efficient power conversion for energy-conscious applications. The quiescent current of 2µA at zero load and 300nA logic-controlled shutdown mode help preserve battery energy in always-on standby systems. The devices are stabilized with a small ceramic capacitor on the output. The automotive devices are AEC-Q100 qualified and packaged as 2mm x 2mm DFN6L devices with wettable flanks that ease PCB desi...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18

the control software are ISO-26262 ASIL C/D certified and AUTOSAR 4.3 compliant.  CISSOID improves time-to-market by providing a complete SiC inverter reference design allowing motor bench testing of the ICM together with key peripheral elements such as current sensors, a high-performance DC-Link capacitor, and an EMI filter.  The ICM supports the drive of high-speed motors, with no compromise on efficiency, thanks to the combination of CISSOI...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/27

JTEKT registers trademark “Libuddy” for high heat-resistant lithium-ion capacitor JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) has registered the product name “Libuddy” for its high heat-resistant lithium-ion capacitor as a trademark in Japan. By taking advantage of the product’s characteristics, high heat-resistance, high output, and long life, the company will expand sales of the Libuddy lithium-ion capacitor in various fields including automotive, mach...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/13

Cosmo Films, India launches metalised capacitor grade BOPP films On December 14, Cosmo Films launched metalized electrical grade BOPP films for capacitor application. These Films are used for capacitor manufacturing of various types of AC and DC capacitors. These capacitors have diverse applications ranging from electronics appliances, industrial applications, power electronics, automobiles, electric vehicles, renewable power systems, etc. These ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/14

Samsung Electro-Mechanics releases 4V multilayer ceramic capacitors for ADAS/AD systems Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced it has developed and started mass production of CL10Z226MR96PN#, a multilayer ceramic capacitor applicable for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)/ Autonomous Driving (AD) of automobiles. With in-house ceramic and electrode material atomization and ultra-precision lamination method, Samsung Electro-Mechanics developed ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/28

Toray Industries to boost production capacity for automotive capacitor film Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray Industries) announced that it will boost production capacity for automotive capacitor film by 40%. The company will construct additional production facilities at its Tsuchiura Plant (Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture) with a view to the growing electrified vehicle market. Operations at the new facilities will start in 2025. Toray Industries ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/21

TEKT Ultra Compact Bearing (JUCB) and the JTEKT Ultra Compact Seal (JUCS) differential side seal, both of which are used in e-axles, will also be introduced. For safety and comfort products, the company will introduce autonomous driving system via panel display and a high-heat resistant lithium-ion capacitor. (From a press release dated May 10, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/15

ete and modular Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter reference design supporting electric motor drives up to 350kW/850V. It includes CISSOID’s high voltage SiC-based power module, integrated gate driver board, control board with Silicon Mobility’s OLEA T222 FPCU, DC and phase current sensors, DC link capacitor, and EMI filtering together with integrated liquid cooling.  CISSOID will also sell and deliver Silicon Mobility’s OLEA APP INVERTER Soft...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/21

SABIC, Saudi Arabia presents HTV150A dielectric films for SiC power modules On March 13, SABIC announced that it will present its progress in enhancing, testing, and validating high-heat ELCRES HTV150A dielectric films that are well-suited for downstream capacitor operations at the 2023 Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC). The thin films can help increase the adoption of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules with smaller package sizes and g...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/14