Peregrine Semiconductor has introduced two new UltraCMOS® RF switches that expand its existing portfolio of solutions for automotive applications. Peregrine’s PE423422 and PE423641 are the newest components to join the PE42359 in meeting the AEC-Q100 requirements for Grade 2, meaning qualification for operation in the temperature range of -40 to +105 degrees Celsius. These switches are designed for automotive infotainment and traffic safety applications, such as multimode compenser modules for infotainment systems and emergency communication systems.
Peregrine Semiconductor has a long, established history of working with automotive original design manufacturers (ODMs). Their entire automotive product portfolio is well suited to handle the demands of the rigorous automotive environment. Their switches deliver exceptional ESD protection and the repeatability and reliability of the UltraCMOS manufacturing process. In November 2014, Peregrine announced its acceptance as a technical committee member on the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC)—the organization that provides common part-qualification and quality-system standards, such as the AEC-Q100, for the automotive electronics industry.
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Peregrine’s PE423422 and PE423641 meet AEC-Q100 Grade 2 automotive-application certification. The RF switches feature excellent ESD ratings for high reliability and longer product life, which is important for automotive applications because warranty repairs can be costly for manufacturers.
