Automotive

As vehicles become more automated, the need for dependable perception technologies continues to grow. Radar plays a crucial role in this shift, offering reliable detection that supports safer, more intelligent driving decisions. Its ability to deliver consistent performance across diverse environments makes it a key part of modern mobility. This blog explains why radar is essential to ADAS and Automated Driving systems and how its supporting components enable advanced functionality.

Today’s electronic devices are thinner, lighter, and more complex than ever before. Engineers are under constant pressure to deliver components that reduce space, weight, and power consumption — without sacrificing performance. Transparent conductive films (TCFs) sit at the heart of this challenge, powering everything from touch panels to antennas and heaters.

Electric vehicles are reshaping the future of transportation, and at the center of this progress is the On-Board Charger (OBC). This essential component converts power from charging stations into the precise voltage required for efficient battery charging. As EV technology advances and battery capacities grow, the demand for high-performance OBCs and reliable electronic components continues to rise. Panasonic Industry supports this evolution with innovative solutions designed to meet these challenges.

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a pivotal sensor technology in autonomous driving, utilizing laser pulses to measure distances and detect surrounding objects. As the demand for autonomous vehicles grows, LiDAR's role in ensuring precise obstacle recognition and dynamic mapping becomes increasingly vital. This article delves into LiDAR's operational principles, system components, and emerging trends in the market, highlighting its significance in shaping the future of transportation.

To achieve cost and range parity with internal combustion engines, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are adopting higher voltage systems, energy-dense batteries, and faster charging times. Additionally, these next-generation vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors for environmental awareness. The power management system's integrity relies on effective conversion circuitry, including FETs, diodes, and capacitors, which significantly contribute to the overall BOM costs.

The article discusses the use of PhotoMOS® in various automotive applications, including Battery Disconnect Units and Inverters, highlighting its space-saving design, high voltage support, and ability to prevent contact welding. It also emphasizes the importance of derated voltage for ensuring reliability in automotive designs. PhotoMOS offers fast, quiet, and bounce-free switching, with almost unlimited switching life and extreme reliability in harsh conditions. Panasonic provides specialized automotive-grade PhotoMOS with double molding insulation for durability.

"the big rethink" Podcast Episode 20 Discusses Flexible Electronics And Wearable Applications With Mr. Nick DeGaetano from Panasonic Industrial’s New Business Development Team.

Introducing "the big rethink", a tough and at times, a bold conversation on the future of innovation and what we can expect as work changes.  Hosted by Panasonic TOUGHBOOK’s Barry Ross, Episode 20: What Do Smart Clothing & Foldable Phones Have In Common? features a candid conversation with Mr.

Panasonic's "the big rethink" Podcast Dives Into Future Innovations In The Electrification Mobility Industry With Mr. Tavis Szeto, Panasonic Industrial’s Director of Mobility & Technology

Introducing "the big rethink", a tough and at times, a bold conversation on the future of innovation and what we can expect as work changes.  Hosted by Panasonic TOUGHBOOK’s Barry Ross, Episode 18 features a candid conversation with Mr.

Panasonic’s ETQ-PM Series Metal Composite Type Power Choke Coils are suited for filter, step-down and step-up circuits for DC/DC converters. They are AEC-Q200 Compliant offering reliability when exposed to high temperatures along with a high tolerance to vibration.