Automotive

Automobiles are transitioning to xEVs (BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs) worldwide in an effort to create a decarbonized and energy-saving society, and the number of electronic components installed per vehicle is increasing substantially. In addition, the automotive field is entering a new era of evolution toward safer, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient driving including advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies that use various sensing and wireless communication technologies and the advancement of in-vehicle networks and infotainment systems.

Supporting the New Automotive Field

Temperature sensors
Pressure sensors
Current sensors
Acceleration sensors
Angle sensors
Location sensors
Gyroscope sensors
PTC thermistors
CeraLink^®
Common mode filters for in-vehicle LAN
Neodymium magnets
Ferrite magnets
DC-DC converters for xEVs
Onboard chargers
Ring varistors
Transponder coils

Supporting the Transition to
xEVs (BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs)

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

In-Vehicle Motors

Neodymium magnets for driving motors

Powerful neodymium magnets with characteristics optimized for xEV driving motors
Ferrite magnets for compact DC motors

High-performance ferrite magnets used in compact DC motors for windshield wipers, power windows, etc.

In-Vehicle Power Supplies

DC-DC converters for xEVs

High-efficiency in-vehicle power supplies that convert high-voltage electricity from the main battery to low voltage for use by in-vehicle devices
Onboard chargers

In-vehicle power supplies that convert commercial AC electric power to DC electric power used by xEV batteries, and put batteries on charge

Promoting Further Safety and Connectivity

ADAS/Autonomous Driving Systems

Acceleration sensors/gyroscope sensors

High-performance sensors that detect the start of movement and braking of the vehicle, vehicle posture, etc.
TMR angle sensors

High-precision magnetic sensors that detect the rotation angles of the camshaft, steering wheel, etc.

In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Piezo speakers PiezoListen^™

Thin speakers that use a piezoelectric diaphragm and function as speakers by being at tached to various objects
MEMS microphones

Compact, high-per formance microphones that use MEMS technology and are ideal for hands-free and other devices

Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

MEGACAP

Multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) with metallic terminals attached for enhanced vibration resistance
Power inductors

Key components of the ECUs of DC-DC converters and the lineup includes various types with magnetically shielded structures