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From personal automobile to large commercial fleets, transportation is undergoing significant technological advances, especially in the areas of electrification and advanced driver assistance systems. Explore our resources to stay up to date with transportation trends and technology.
4D imaging millimeter wave radar equips vehicles with superhuman vision
January 12, 2026
As technology continues to evolve, next-generation ADAS systems will no longer rely solely on a single sensor technology but will move toward multi-technology fusion.
The move to 48 volts in transportation
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Miguel Tapia
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December 16, 2025
The move from 12 and 24 volts to 48 volts is reshaping how companies approach mobility and robotics. It's a clear signal that the industry’s raising the bar for what’s possible in terms of performance and safety.
Key factors impacting autonomous transportation
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Philip Ling
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November 26, 2025
Transportation covers more than personal vehicles, and autonomy will change society beyond self-driving cars. A small number of factors have a big impact on this widespread change. The largest opportunities are driving developments.
The Driving Forces Behind the AI-Empowered Automotive Revolution
October 15, 2025
For the automotive industry, AI is not merely a technological tool but the core infrastructure of the future transportation ecosystem.
Case study: Automotive start-up scales global production with Avnet’s strategic hub solution
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Valeri Oliver
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October 8, 2025
With manufacturing partners in Mexico and Asia, this electric vehicle manufacturer needed a supply chain solution that could support its “design anywhere, build anywhere” strategy without compromising quality, delivery or financial efficiency
A technical guide to distributed aperture radar
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Avnet Staff
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September 29, 2025
The combination of innovative hardware and advanced software is enabling a new approach to synthetic aperture radar design, improving spatial resolution, position detection and object recognition.
ECUs in off-highway vehicles
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Avnet Staff
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September 25, 2025
Off-highway vehicles are becoming power-user for electronic control units (ECUs). Manufacturers are adopting new system architectures that support more complex software features, driving efficiency and productivity.
AI leads the multifunctional robot revolution across industries
September 15, 2025
The multifunctional robot revolution is unstoppable – and so is Avnet’s commitment to making sure its customers are leading the way for their respective industries.
eVTOL fuels the rapid ascent of the “Low-Altitude Economy”
March 15, 2025
In the future, eVTOL equipment will mainly be used for intercity rapid commuting, highly efficient and flexible logistics distribution, and emergency response public services.
Beyond SiC: the quiet achievers in EVs
November 15, 2024
The new era of EV charging, ushered in by SiC devices, is underpinned by passive components such as MLCCs. The right passive components can significantly enhance the efficiency, reliability, and performance of charging systems.
E-bikes: a rising trend for commuters
October 15, 2024
By helping enhance the availability and performance of e-bikes, Avnet hopes to help more people experience the wonders of these new technologies and the freedom of riding.
Developing power and data networks in emerging vehicles
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Philip Ling
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August 30, 2024
Demand for more efficient transport of goods and people is creating opportunities for innovation. Electrification brings possibilities. Recognizing this, semiconductor manufacturers now offer solutions targeting all classes of emerging vehicles.
4D Radar: Extraordinary sensors for the cars of tomorrow
August 15, 2024
The full realization of NOA requires three main sensing technologies – camera lens, millimeter wave (mmWave) radar, and light detection and ranging (LiDAR). Each of these technologies has its own strengths and limitations, which complement the othe
Optimized power switching revs up for next-generation automotive applications
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Philip Ling
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July 22, 2024
The move to zonal architectures is redefining the power distribution architecture. Automotive OEMs developing advanced features require optimized and intelligent power switches.
Advances in charging infrastructure drive the rise of green mobility
May 15, 2024
Advances in charging infrastructure, EVs’ “energy supply station”, are directly related to the market growth of the vehicle of the future.
Bringing mm-wave beamforming to new applications
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Steven Fireman
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April 9, 2024
With 5G rolling out and the help of phased array antennas, the 30 to 300 GHz, and specifically the millimeter-wave bands, of the RF spectrum are making their way into applications like autonomous driving.
How to win at e-ride-share
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Philip Ling
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April 8, 2024
Electrification of transport is happening on a personal scale. Micromobility enables people to move around cities with greater freedom. What advanced features can we expect from technology providers?
Will Ethernet cancel CAN?
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Avnet Staff
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March 28, 2024
10BASE-T1S Ethernet is the perfect protocol for implementing zonal electronic and electrical architectures in automobiles. This article highlights how it meets automotive requirements and showcases the Onsemi product family.
How to boost communications security in EV charging systems
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Harvey Wilson
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December 6, 2023
ISO 15118 defines a communications standard for the interface between EVs and the electricity grid that now includes an improved security regime. Here’s an overview of the standard and how it should be implemented in an EV charging system.
Integrating EV charging with Matter and the smart home
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Harvey Wilson
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October 5, 2023
With electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more common comes increased focus on how we charge them. How can we integrate the EV charger with other smart home systems, and what opportunities could this create?
The future of EV charging: revolutionary developments are closer than you think
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Harvey Wilson
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October 4, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business. You only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.
A primer: Understand the importance of EMI and EMC in EVs
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Avnet Staff
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July 15, 2023
A strong understanding of the basics of electromagnetic interference and of electromagnetic compatibility is vital for any automotive engineering team. This article introduces the concepts as well as some initial checklist items.
EVs and the Quest for Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Avnet Staff
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July 15, 2023
For obvious and not-so-obvious reasons, EMI poses potentially serious problems for electric vehicles (EVs) and other electronic products and systems in their vicinity.
Digital interfaces are driving data in the automotive sector
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Avnet Staff
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July 15, 2023
High-speed automotive networks link independent control units. This article compares the role and specifications of Ethernet, CAN and SPE, and explores recent network innovations enabling zonal network architectures.
Developing an IoT asset tracker: What are the key technical considerations?
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Avnet Staff
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May 2, 2023
Technology is making asset tracking more accessible. Connectivity options are increasing, including non-terrestrial networks. Any object can be located and monitored. This blog uncovers the design challenges, including power, protocols and precision.
Understand the sources of electromagnetic interference in electric vehicles
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Avnet Staff
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April 24, 2023
Electrical noise sources within vehicles fall into two types: electromagnetic inference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD). We explain these and the basic concepts of conducted and radiated EMI noise, with relevant examples.
Solutions for transportation design pain points don’t have to be daunting
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Jamie Pederson
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March 21, 2023
Transportation engineers seeking solutions to overcome today’s most common design pain points can look to the industry’s long history of innovation for inspiration.
The sustainability roadmap of electric vehicles
March 15, 2023
Sustainability is a top priority for automotive manufacturers, who are focusing on reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Do you need to know more about vehicle electrification?
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Philip Ling
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January 4, 2023
The POWER UP webinars from Avnet Silica dive deep into the world of electric vehicles. Watch this series of free webinars to learn more about what’s involved with vehicle electrification and charging.
New, free design books deliver inside story on EV charging
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Philip Ling
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December 19, 2022
EV charging infrastructure has the capacity to support many more suppliers at every stage in the supply chain. If you manufacture EV supply equipment, or are looking at the market opportunity, these new design resources are a must-read.