In connected car news is AIAG, Alpha & Omega, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs.
AIAG.org Updated
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced a refreshed brand identity and the launch of a redesigned website aimed at better supporting the global automotive community. The new AIAG.org offers enhanced tools such as the Beginner’s Guide for OEMs and suppliers, a self-guided “Diagnose Your Challenges” tool, a Collaboration Hub for volunteer initiatives, and “The Collective Spark” blog for industry insights. With over 4,000 member companies worldwide, AIAG continues its 42-year mission to drive innovation, quality, supply chain efficiency, and connected data solutions, positioning itself for leadership in the evolving automotive landscape, including electrification and advanced data collaboration.
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Unveils Gen3 1200V SiC MOSFETs
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) has launched its next-generation 1200V Gen3 αSiC MOSFETs, delivering up to 30% improved switching efficiency compared to previous models while maintaining low conduction losses under heavy load. Fully qualified for automotive use (AEC-Q101), the devices are engineered for high-power applications including electric vehicles, AI data centers, and renewable energy systems. With support for higher voltage architectures (e.g., 800V HVDC), the new MOSFETs allow for more compact, energy-efficient designs and are available in multiple resistance ratings and packaging formats. AOS has also released a high-power die version for EV traction inverters.
IntelliShift Partners with Netradyne
IntelliShift announced a strategic partnership with Netradyne, integrating Netradyne’s Driver•i AI-powered camera technology into IntelliShift’s connected fleet intelligence platform. The collaboration offers fleets 360° HD camera visibility and real-time data insights to improve safety and operational efficiency. Launched during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the partnership aims to combat distracted driving—one of the leading causes of accidents—by monitoring behaviors like harsh braking and lane drifting. This move aligns with IntelliShift’s broader strategy to unify fleet management tools, enhance safety, reduce costs, and drive towards a future of zero at-fault accidents.
AKM & SAL Pioneer Integrated Coreless Current Sensor
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) have successfully completed a proof of concept for integrating a coreless current sensor into a power module aimed at electric vehicle (xEV) applications like traction inverters and DC-DC converters. Utilizing AKM’s high-resolution EZ232L Hall IC, the module offers improved energy efficiency, compact size, and lightweight design, critical for next-generation SiC-based power devices. This innovation enables more precise current sensing across wide dynamic ranges, enhancing the performance of traction inverters—the key component converting battery DC to motor-driving AC. AKM and SAL will present their findings at PCIM Europe 2025, with plans for ongoing collaboration to advance compact and efficient xEV technologies.