Electronic Design

Circuit Ensures Smooth “Soft Start” for Isolated Converter, Limits In-Rush Current

Most dc-dc converters require a soft-start circuit to limit the in-rush current at startup. Although a smooth soft start is required for systems with power-on reset (POR), this is difficult to ...

BMW of North America, LLC - Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat

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BMW Recalls Some Cars Due to Risk of Short Circuit, Fire in Engine Starter

BMW is recalling some vehicles over engine-starter relays that may corrode, leading the relays to overheat and short circuit and potentially raising the risk of a fire, according to the National ...

BMW to recall over 196,000 US vehicles due to engine starter defect

BMW is recalling over 196,000 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine starter relay may corrode, leading to overheating and short ...
Electronic Design

Circuit Ensures Smooth “Soft Start” for Isolated Converter, Limits In-Rush Current (.PDF Download)

Most dc-dc converters require a soft-start circuit to limit the in-rush current at startup. Although a smooth soft start is required for systems with power-on reset (POR), this is difficult to ...