Reverse polarity protection is essential in battery-connected automotive systems. So, while reverse polarity is a risky, how do we prevent it? This article delves into reverse polarity protection ...
If the car battery terminals are reverse connected during a jump start, vehicle upkeep, or repair, components in the associated automotive electronics modules may be damaged if they cannot handle the ...
My neighbour bought a very clean and low mileage Rover 25 (2004) from his local dealer 3 months ago for £3,200. After not being run for 2 weeks, he found the battery flat when he next went to start it ...
PLANO, Texas, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) today introduces the AP74502Q and AP74502HQ automotive-compliant* 80V ideal diode controllers, providing robust and ...
As they took him away, Clyde realized that leaving out that protection FET to save $0.35 had been a poor design decision. (Courtesy of Autoevolution) Electronics and automobiles have a long history ...
This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Siva Uppuluri, Applications Engineer, Diodes Inc. Modern passenger cars increasingly depend on electronic systems, both ...
I have this New Trent iCruiser battery pack, which unfortunately charges with a DC barrel adapter rather than USB. Of course, I've lost the charger. Here's the one I'm talking about: As you can see in ...
️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...