NXP Launched UIA107xA System Basis Chips to Meet EMC Requirements

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced the release of the UJA107xA family, its next generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. Offering enhanced EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance, the chips meet the stringent requirements of global car OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen.

"Compliance with stringent automotive industry requirements is the result of intense collaboration between NXP and German OEMs in the design and test phase of the UJA107xA family,” said Carsten Schanze, responsible for Networking Hardware at Volkswagen.

Key features of the UJA107xA SBC family include good ESD and EMC performance, and very low quiescent currents, which help to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In addition, integrated fail-safe functions such as Watchdog and Limp Home enhance automotive system safety. NXP UJA107xA SBCs optimize the performance, power consumption and cost of electronic control units (ECUs) for a broad range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, climate control, seat control, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive lighting, rain/light sensors, parking assistance and transmission.

"As electronic content in cars continues to increase EMC robustness, power efficiency and safety have become critical requirements for in-vehicle networks,” said Rob Bouwer, international product marketing manager, NXP Semiconductors. “We see a clear trend in the market towards higher levels of integration. This trend is fuelled by the need for lower total system cost, as well as more compact, more reliable solutions. The next generation of UJA107xA SBCs demonstrates NXP’s expertise in in-vehicle networking, as well as the integration of high-voltage analog with digital functionality by using state-of-the-art Silicon-on-Insulator technology.”