Title :
Automotive semiconductor switch technologies
Author :
Marshall, Andrew ; Buss, Kenneth
Author_Institution :
Semicond. Group, Texas Instrum. Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
The automotive electronics intelligent power market is both large and varied, with currents from as low as 100 mA to higher than 30 A. Throughout this range there is a requirement for high and low-side drivers and bridge configurations. To meet the needs of these applications several integrated circuit technologies are employed. These include standard bipolar, power BIDFET, planar power and multidie. The comparative features of these technologies are discussed, showing each is suited to particular segments, and how together they fulfill the needs of the automotive market
Keywords :
automotive electronics; semiconductor switches; 100 mA to 30 A; automotive electronics; bipolar transistors; intelligent electronics; multidie transistors; planar power transistors; power BIDFET; semiconductor switch technologies; Automotive engineering; Consumer electronics; Driver circuits; Ignition; Intelligent vehicles; Legislation; Mirrors; Protection; Safety; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Applications in Transportation, 1990., IEEE Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI
DOI :
10.1109/EAIT.1990.205474
