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VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron EVs recalled due to software issue

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Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 60,490 electric vehicles because of a potential software issue that could prevent shift-lever indicators on instrument panels. The recall includes 2021-2023 VW ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, which share the VW Group’s MEB platform. These vehicles left the factory… Read more…

Nexperia releases OPEN Alliance-compliant ESD protection diodes


Semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has released ESD protection diodes to comply with the OPEN Alliance requirements for use in 10BASE-T1S automotive Ethernet applications. The diodes feature low capacitance (0.4 pF), which allows them to be used to protect higher-speed applications deploying 100BASE-T1 or 1000BASE-T1 in-vehicle networks while still maintaining high signal integrity. The diodes offer a… Read more…