Freescale unveils new solenoid controller for OEMs

Governments worldwide have issued regulations requiring automakers to improve fuel efficiency and meet new emissions standards over the next five to ten years. To help automakers and their suppliers comply with these requirements, Freescale Semiconductor has announced the MC33816 programmable solenoid controller, designed to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency for both gasoline and diesel direct fuel injection engines.         

The MC33816 programmable solenoid controller embeds intelligence with four integrated μCores, enabling four parallel tasks to run independently of the main system microcontroller. The result is a response time up to 16x faster than traditional architectures, thereby improving engine efficiency with precise fuel delivery that reduces unnecessary fuel use.

“Increasingly stringent fuel efficiency standards require highly advanced analog technologies like the intelligent MC33816 device. This new programmable solenoid controller can help automotive OEMs and their suppliers meet efficiency and emissions goals, while providing a reliable, high-performance system solution that supports advanced diagnostic functionality, faster response times, and optimal programmability.” said James Bates, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Freescale’s Analog and Sensors business.

The intelligent MC33816 controller additionally provides embedded encryption and microcode protection to inhibit reverse engineering and help safeguard system IP and software.

The MC33816 programmable solenoid controller is available for a suggested resale price starting at $3.06 (USD) in 100K quantities.