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Automotive Electronics

Vehicles from cars to SUVs and motorcycles to trucks, whether with internal combustion engines or battery electric, have two things in common. We depend on them to safely and reliably move people and cargo, and with each generation they are becoming more complex and loaded with electronics.

Many of SMARTsemi DDR2 SDRAMs, DDR3(L) SDRAMs, and eMMC 5.0 FLASH components operate at the wide/automotive (-40°C to +105°C) temperature range.

SMART’s DDR3(L) components are also qualified for Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 2 applications, meeting the stringent standards and tests for stability, reliability, and longevity.

AUTOMOTIVE TEMPERaTURE RANGES AND AEC-Q100

SMARTsemi memory components operate at temperature ranges specified for automotive passenger cabins including wide/automotive temperature (-40°C to +105°C) or industrial temperature (-40°C to +85°C or +95°C).

Non-critical electronics in the cabin such as controls for windows, locks, and entertainment systems may commonly use industrial temperature grade devices, including any of SMART’s DRAM, FLASH, and FLASH Card components. SMART’s DDR2, DDR3(L), and eMMC 5.0 components are also tested to operate at wide/automotive grade ranges.

In addition to temperature testing, our DDR3(L) devices have also been qualified for AEC-Q100 Grade 2 for use in applications including information, navigation, environmental, and other control systems.

Automotive Updates

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. Among the most significant trends shaping this evolution are advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electrification, and rich infotainment systems. In our last blog post, we highlighted the role of FLASH memory in the automotive industry. Now, we dive deeper into […]
SMART’s latest DDR3 SDRAMs are both automotive temperature tested and certified for AEC-Q100 Class 2 Automotive Applications. NEWARK, Calif., July 16, 2024 - SMARTsemi, a division of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., provider of commercial, industrial, and automotive/wide-grade Tier-1 memory components and cards for embedded applications, announces the availability of 4Gb x8 and 4Gb x16 DDR3 SDRAMs […]
Automobiles have moved beyond simply being modes of transportation with technology continuously improving the experience and safety for drivers and their surroundings. In today’s automotive industry, reliable and efficient data storage is essential for the proper functioning of vehicles. The global demand for automotive electronics was valued at approximately $275 billion in 2023 and is […]
SMARTsemi now offers industry-compatible 128Mb x 8 and 64Mb x 16 DDR3(L) components in standard 78-FBGA and 96-FBGA packages. NEWARK, Calif., May 29, 2024 - SMARTsemi, a division of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., provider of commercial, industrial, and automotive/wide-grade Tier-1 memory components and cards for embedded applications, announces the addition of 1Gb DDR3(L) SDRAM components in […]
SMART delivers 16Gb and 8Gb components to the market as the mainstream industry supply continues to migrate support to other SDRAMs. NEWARK, Calif., January 24, 2024 - SMARTsemi, a division of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., provider of commercial, industrial, and wide-grade Tier-1 memory components and cards for embedded applications, announces the addition of 8Gb and 16Gb […]
Order free samples at smartsemi.com of the new 2Gb DDR3 SDRAM components tested and certified for Automotive Grade AEC-Q100 Class 2 applications. NEWARK, Calif., November 29, 2023 -SMARTsemi, a division of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., provider of commercial, industrial, and wide/auto-grade Tier-1 memory components and cards for embedded applications, announces the addition of Automotive Grade DDR3 […]
NEWARK, Calif., July 18, 2023– SMARTsemi, a business unit of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., announces the availability of its first memory components for automotive applications. The family of FLASH devices are compliant with the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 specification. “Applications for wide temperature and automotive grade testing are often harder to source because of the priority for […]