Automotive

Driving Innovation: How GHSP and Allegro MicroSystems are Shaping the Future of Electric Vehicles

In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), GHSP, a leading provider of mechanical and electromechanical systems, has been on the forefront of innovation. Their latest project, the eVibe, is a groundbreaking technology that aims to transform the driving experience for EV ...

Solving the Challenges of Increasing Power Density by Reducing Number of Power Rails

March 28, 2023

P0243 - This article overviews challenges associated with high-power-density solutions and the technologies that best enable the desired outcome.

Enabling New Levels of Performance and Safety in Magnetic Sensors with xMR

October 03, 2022

P0224: This article compares Hall-effect and magnetoresistance sensor technologies and discusses solutions to leverage these to minimize tradeoffs and meet the requirements of the most advanced emerging automotive and industrial automation applications.

The Future of Automotive Wheel Sensing with GMR

February 23, 2022

P0083 - With the rise of vehicle electrification, computerized control systems, and subsystem reliability monitoring, it has become essential for systems to have accurate rotational information for each wheel of the vehicle.

Six Things to Consider When Building ADAS

December 17, 2021

Emerging trends in the automotive industry place greater demand on automakers to enhance automobiles’ safety and drivability. Discussed below are six essential considerations that engineers should look at when designing vehicles with cutting-edge ADAS.

AMT49100 & AMT49101: How to Enable / Disable the Buck Regulator

AN296217 - This application note describes how to switch between buck enabled and buck disabled operation on any variant of the AMT49100 or AMT49101 gate diver family.

Allegro Company Overview

Our Energy Efficient ICs are at the Core of Sensing, Regulating, and Driving All Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Brochure: Innovative Solutions for Vehicle Electrification

From high-voltage (HV) inverters and traction motors, to HV converters and transmissions, to on-board chargers (and beyond), our portfolio includes a suite of current sensors, gate drivers, DC-DC regulators, and power management integrated circuits (PMICs) for a multitude of electrified vehicle ...

Design Considerations in Selection of Converter Configuration for Automotive LED Headlight Applications

This application note discusses LED headlights for two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and mild hybrid vehicles, and explores battery voltage and power requirements for the headlights used in these vehicles.

Top Motor Braking Trends In The Automotive Industry

This whitepaper examines the most promising trends in electronic braking and introduces our sensor IC solutions for automotive applications.

Racing to Meet the Challenges of Electrification

October 13, 2020

Governments around the world, including the European Union and the United States, have placed mandatory fuel economy standards on combustion engines to reduce emissions. These initiatives will require innovative advances in technologies, driving the demand for increased efficiencies.

Differential Hall-Effect Sensors: Safer and More Reliable for Two-Wheelers of the Future

August 27, 2019

AN296173 - The use of electronic controls for engine, transmission, and wheel speed in two- and three-wheeled vehicles is growing, particularly in developing nations. This trend is largely driven by mandates to improve air quality, fuel efficiency, and vehicle safety worldwide.

Circular Vertical Hall Sensor IC Technology Overview

June 04, 2019

Allegro’s family of contactless Hall magnetic high resolution 360° angle sensor ICs are designed for safety critical automotive and industrial applications. With their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, they provide fast output refresh rates and low signal path latency.

On Axis vs. Off Axis Angle Sensor IC Measurement Configurations

April 09, 2019

Allegro’s family of contactless Hall magnetic high resolution 360° angle sensor ICs are designed for safety critical automotive and industrial applications. With their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, they provide fast output refresh rates and low signal path latency.

Brochure: LED Headlamps for Mainstream Vehicles

The A80803 is a switch-mode, constant-current controller for high-power LED automotive lighting applications that addresses many common pain points for headlight designers.