Ultimate Circuit Protection Resources Guide: Automotive Electronics

Discover Four Automotive Electronics Segments Driving Market Growth As cars become more advanced, the demand for innovative automotive electronics systems will increase. How much is each segment of the automotive electronics market expected to grow? Littelfuse, the global leader in circuit protection, has compiled the latest data to reveal the growth projections for processors, infotainment systems, connected vehicles, and safety features.

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1 Automotive Applications in Modern Vehicles Littelfuse portfolio of AEC-Q101 (TVS Diodes and Diode Arrays) Automotive Electronics and AEC-Q200 (Varistors, Multi Layer Varistors and PPTCs) Communication & Infotainment Systems Circuit Protection Applications Matrix qualified components help to protect the growing number of • Radio electronic applications in modern vehicles. • Portable Navigator • Power Audio Network Systems & Body • Navigation System From ultra low capacitance Diode Arrays for ESD protection of • GPS Module • CAN BUS • Satellite Navigation • Telematics Box • Safe-By-Wire* Chassis & Safety high speed signal lines including CAN bus, USB 2.0 and BroadR • LIN BUS • Wiper • Car Multimedia • Central Body • Systems Reach, to our high surge formulation AUMOV Varistors, Littelfuse FlexRay* Module • Dashboard • • Active Suspension has the solutions and expertise to match your technical and MOST* • Lighting Power • Climate Control • Tire Pressure Monitoring application • Bluetooth* Window • Keyless Entry New! Automotive Circuit Protection challenges. System (TPMS) • Retracting Mirror • Seat Control • • Park Assistance Electric Power Steering (EPS) • Seat Belt Pretensioning Powertrain Systems • Precrash • Automatic Cruise • Battery Disconnect Control (ACC) • Transmission • Antirollover • Electronics Control Control Unit (TCU) • Stability Control Applications Matrix Unit (ECU) • Battery Charging • Brake Control • Turbo Charger • Injection • DC Power Supply • Selespeed* • GDI • Air Bag • ABS • Radar

New Energy Car • Gas Electric Confused about which circuit protection device to pick for your next automotive • Fuel Cell Electric • Diesel Electric • LiIon and NiMH Battery Electric Advanced Driver Assistance Systems • Ultracapacitors • Night Vision • Battery Management System (BMS) electronics project? Littelfuse has the answers all wrapped up in this convenient • Pedestrian Avoidance • Exterior Camera – • Lane Departure Sensing Front View • Adaptive Cruise Control • Exterior Camera – • Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Rear View Park Assist Automotive Electronics Circuit Protection Applications Matrix. It covers a broad SLD TVS Diode Communication • Blind Spot Detection SM24CANA Diode Arrays • Interior Camera – Driver • Side Impact Assist TPSMD TVS Diode Monitoring • Automated Head SP3012 Diode Arrays Light Control range of AEC-Q101- and AEC-Q200-qualified components to protect the growing AUML & Auto MLA Varistor AUMOV® Varistor variety of electronic devices in today’s vehicles. Surface Mount PPTCs

Protects auto electronics against load dump Safeguards Auto CAN bus from * The marks FlexRay, MOST, Bluetooth, Safe-By-Wire and Selespeed areESD the propertiesdamage of their respective owners.Defends electrical systems from transient voltages Littelfuse.com Up to 66% better protection for

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AEC-Q101-QUALIFIED TVS DIODES & DIODE ARRAYS AEC-Q200-QUALIFIED VARISTOR SELECTION GUIDE Examples of automotive applications and approved TVS Diodes & Diode Arrays Examples of automotive applications and qualified varistors

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Automotive Applications in Modern Vehicles • Night Vision Littelfuse AEC-Q200 qualified varistors are • Pedestrian Avoidance AEC-Q101-Qualified TVS specifically developed to protect sensitive AEC-Q200-Qualified • Lane Departure Sensing automotive systems from voltage transients • Adaptive Cruise Control induced by load dump and other transient events. • Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communication • Interior Camera – Driver Monitoring • Exterior Camera – Front View • Exterior Camera – Rear View Park Assist Infotainment & Driver Interface • Blind Spot Detection • Radio • Side Impact Assist Diodes & Diode Arrays Varistor Selection Guide • Automated Head Light Control • Power Audio Network Systems & Body • Navigation System • CAN BUS • Wiper • Telematics Box • LIN BUS • Power Window • Car Multimedia • FlexRay* • Retracting Mirror • MOST* • Dashboard Network Systems & Body • Bluetooth* • Climate Control • Safe-By-Wire* • Keyless Entry Examples of automotive • CAN BUS Examples of automotive • Central Body Module • Seat Control • LIN BUS • Lighting • Park Assistance • FlexRay* • Lighting Chassis & Safety Systems • Wiper Communication & Infotainment Systems • Head Lamp Leveling • Active Suspension applications and approved TVS • Power Window applications and qualified varistors. • Radio • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) • Dashboard • Power Audio • Electric Power Steering (EPS) • Climate Control • GPS Module • Seat Belt Pretensioning Safety Electronics Market Growth • Satellite Navigation • Precrash • Seat Control • Portable Navigator • Battery Disconnect • Air bag • Park Assistance • Navigation System • Antirollover diodes and diode arrays. • ABS • Telematics Box • Stability Control • Seat Belt Pretensioning • Car Multimedia • Brake Control • Precrash Powertrain Systems • DC Power Supply • Battery Disconnect • Air Bag • Keyless Entry • Automatic Cruise Control New Energy Car • ABS • Radar • Electronic Control Unit (ECU) • Gas Electric • Transmission Control Unit (TCU) • Fuel Cell Electric • Battery Charging • Diesel Electric Powertrain Systems • Fuel Injection Download Now • LiIon Polymer • Ultracapacitors • Automatic Cruise Control (ACC) • Battery Management System (BMS) • Electronics Control Unit (ECU) • Turbo Charger Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Products • Selespeed* Applications Matrix • Transmission Control Unit (TCU) Download Now • Li-ion Polymer • Battery Charging • Ultracapacitors • Injection • Battery Management System (BMS) • GDI

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2 Protecting Automotive Electronics under the Hood and in the Cabin

Automotive Circuit Updated! Updated! Protection using ESD Suppression Varistor Design Guide TVS Diodes Design Guide for DC & Automotive Application Note Choosing the most Applications Designing automotive appropriate ESD When designing electronics for electronics presents suppression technology lower-DC-voltage automotive numerous technical requires a balance applications, it’s vital to protect challenges, including between equipment against the damaging effects the need to protect against electrical hazards protection needs and operating requirements. of high-voltage transients. Need advice on transient that can harm the vehicle’s electronics. This comprehensive 18-page guide suppression techniques? Want help choosing a The Automotive CP Application Note summarizes some of the solutions available reliable varistor for your next design? Download this helps designers of automotive electronics and helps designers choose the most design guide to learn about eliminate transient surges using transient appropriate solution for their end applications varistor technology and how to voltage suppression (TVS) diode technology, and numerous interfaces (USB 3.0, HDMI, select the ideal varistor for your Market Growth enhancing the overall safety of the vehicles. Ethernet, CAN Bus, etc.). application. Applications Matrix Download Now Download Now Download Now Protection

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AEC-Q200-Compliant Varistor: More Load Dump Protection, 50% Higher Surge Rating Smaller Footprint The AUMOV® Series Varistor is the ideal The AEC-Q101-qualified SLD Series Automotive circuit protection solution for lower-DC-voltage TVS Diode protects sensitive electronic automotive applications. With 50% greater equipment from voltage transients, especially surge withstanding capability than comparable those induced by load dump and other transient technologies, it protects sensitive vehicle voltage events. It offers a 5,000-W (10/1,000μs) systems from voltage transients induced by or 2,200-W (load dump) peak pulse power load dump and jump starts. In compliance with dissipation rating in a standard P600 package. the AEC-Q200 standard, it can be used in the Meets ISO7637-2 5a/5b and ISO16750. passenger compartment or under the hood. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE

Compact 3,000-W TVS Diode for Robust TVS Diodes: Superior High Reliability Applications Protection & Clamping Market Growth The TPSMD TVS Diode protects sensitive The SD and SD-C Discrete Unidirectional automotive electronics from voltage transients. and Bidirectional 450-W TVS Diodes AEC-Q101-qualified, it offers a peak pulse protect against ESD and lightning-induced Applications Matrix power dissipation rating of 3,000 W in a surge currents. AEC-Q101-qualified for standard DO-214AB package (TPSMC 1,500- use in automotive electronics. Safely Protection W series also available). Both series are absorb repetitive ESD strikes at ±30 kV automotive-grade products complying with IEC and dissipate up to 30 A of surge current. 61000-4-2 and IEC 610000-4-4 standards and Low dynamic resistance provides a 50% Innovations are well suited for high-reliability applications. reduction in clamping voltage.

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Find AEC-Qualified Parts Easily with The Importance of Selecting FREE TVS Diode Selector App the Right Circuit Protection New app simplifies selecting TVS diode arrays on iOS and Android devices, allowing circuit designers to narrow their circuit protection View Video options quickly and easily. Automotive circuit designers will find it especially useful because it allows them to determine which devices comply with AEC-Q101 Stress Test Qualification for Automotive Grade Discrete Semiconductors. Littelfuse iDesign ESD Selector: Why did the ESD protection fail? Market Growth View Video Applications Matrix

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