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Our products by application: Transportation and Automotive Industry

Transportation and Automotive Industry
Electronic components for vehicles, railways and transport telematics: on-board power supply, communication, displays, switching and sensors from proven manufacturers.

What electronics in transport must withstand

Components in vehicles and on the railway operate in conditions that standard equipment cannot withstand: a fluctuating on-board supply voltage, vibration, temperatures ranging from frost to a hot engine compartment, and years of continuous operation. That is why selection depends on input voltage range, operating temperature, robust connections and long-term availability.

In this section we have grouped components for passenger and commercial vehicles, rolling stock, e-mobility and transport telematics. Here you will find power supplies, communication modules, displays, industrial computers, relays, connectors and sensors from manufacturers for which we are a specialised distributor.

On this page you will also find answers to these questions

  • How do you power electronics from a 12 V, 24 V or 110 V on-board supply?
  • Which modules should you use for fleet tracking and positioning?
  • What should you consider when selecting components for demanding transport conditions?

Need help choosing the right solution for your application?

Our technical specialists will help you select the right components and solutions for your project. Fill out the short form to get personalized recommendations.

Communication

Communication - better and safer transport control

Power Supply

Power Supply - Efficient ans safe power supplies for transportation

e-Mobility Solutions

E-mobility solutions

Connectors and Interconnects

Connectors and Interconnects

Acoustic Solutions

Acoustic Solutions

Displays and Optoelectronics

Displays and Optoelectronics

Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems

Switching

Great offer of relays and rocker/pushbutton switches

Sensors

Sensors

Tools and Sprays

Tools and Sprays

Electronic components for vehicles and railways

On-board power supply

A vehicle's on-board supply fluctuates when the engine starts and when loads are switched on. TRACOPOWER isolated DC/DC converters with a 9 to 36 V input cover both 12 V and 24 V on-board systems, while versions with a 43 to 160 V input are designed for 110 V networks. The TEN 20WIR and TEP 160WIR series are approved to EN 50155 for railway applications and operate from -40 °C. Our range also includes EEMB 3.7 V Li-Po rechargeable batteries with capacities from 500 to 2000 mAh for compact devices with their own power source.

E-mobility

For the power electronics of chargers and converters, we offer Diotec SiC MOSFETs rated at 1200 V and 65 A or 120 A in a TO247-4 package. For charging electric vehicles, Phoenix Contact Type 1 and Type 2 mobile charging cables rated at 32 A are available in single-phase and three-phase versions.

Switching and relays

For switching lights, motors and auxiliary circuits, you can choose automotive relays from FCL Components, TE Connectivity and Panasonic with 12 V and 24 V coils, including 25 A types. For railway use, Finder industrial relays with 24 V and 110 V DC coils are designed for socket mounting. Marquardt rocker switches for automotive applications complete the controls.

Acoustic signalling and announcements

Sonitron piezoelectric buzzers with driver operate at 5 to 80 V DC and are rated IP67. Piezo sirens for 12 to 24 V DC reach a sound level of 112 dB. Visaton full-range loudspeakers rated IP65 are used for voice announcements.

Telematics, positioning and identification

Fleet tracking and remote diagnostics require mobile connectivity and precise positioning. As a specialised Quectel distributor, we offer LTE and 5G modules, such as BG95 LPWA modules for LTE Cat M1 and Cat NB2 with integrated GNSS, or EG21-G LTE Cat 1 modules. For positioning alone, GNSS (GPS) modules are the right choice. Contactless identification is handled by 13.56 MHz RFID readers for MIFARE® and NFC.

Displays and on-board computers

For display and control units, you will find TFT displays from Display Visions, Winstar and 4D Systems, from 1.3" round modules to 7" intelligent displays with 1024 × 600 resolution and capacitive touch. Ready-made solutions include Lexsystem panel PCs with 7 to 10.4" screens for -20 to 60 °C and AAEON industrial PCs designed as in-vehicle network video recorders (NVR). Apacer industrial SSDs rated for -40 to 85 °C handle data storage.

Connectors, sensors and cooling

TE Connectivity rectangular industrial connectors include sealed SUPERSEAL connectors rated IP67. Air quality is measured by calibrated Sensirion SCD30 and SCD4x CO2 sensors and by humidity and temperature sensors with an I2C interface. Ventilation and cooling are provided by ebm-papst 26 V DC radial fans.

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Our products offer (grouped by manufacturer)

2J ANTENNAS
Antennas for GSM, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Tetra, WiFi, ISM, RF Cables.
4D SYSTEMS
Intelligent display modules, LCD and OLED displays, graphics processors, and development environments for embedded systems.
AAEON
Intel Based Single Board Computers, panel PC, box PC and Rugged Tablets
ADATA
Memory cards in microSD, SD, Cfast and Compact Flash formats
APACER
Industrial Data Storage Devices - SSD, UDM, SD and CF Cards
ARATAS
Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors, Power and Signal Relays, Microswitches, Timers, Counters, Temperature Controllers
ARDUINO
Jednodoskové počítače založené na platforme mikrokontrolérov ATmega od spoločnosti Atmel alebo ARM.
ATTEND
Memory, SIM and Smart Card Sockets
AUREL
RF Modules for data transmission in 433MHz, 868Mhz, 24GHz free ISM bands
CRC
World-class manufacturer of specialty chemical agents for all industry segments
DIOTEC
Diodes, Bridge Rectifiers, TVS, Schottky, CLD, small Signal Transistors
DISPLAY VISIONS
LCD, Chip-On-Glass (COG) and OLED Displays and intelligent TFT Modules
EBM-PAPST
Axial, Centrifugal and Diagonal Compact Fans
EEMB
Lithium batteries, lithium rechargeable batteries, and battery solutions for solar and medical equipment.
FCL COMPONENTS
Electromechanical and Solid-State Relays for power, automotive and signal switching needs Thermal Printers
FINDER
PCB Relays, Industrial Relays, Relay Interface Modules, PCB and DIN-Rail Sockets, Timers and Monitoring Relays
HARTING
Han® connectors, circular connectors, Industrial Ethernet, PCB connectors.
HOPERF
RF Modules for IoT (Internet of Things)
LEXSYSTEM
Industrial PCs, panel PCs, single board computers, accessories for embedded systems.
MARQUARDT
Switches, micro switches, push buttons, and indicators for industrial and automotive applications, complemented by sensor components.
MEC
High-End PCB Mount Pushbutton Switches, Illuminated Switches, Right Angle Switches, variable height Switches
PHOENIX CONTACT
PCB and DIN-Rail Terminal Blocks, DIN-Rail Enclosures, Industrial Connectors
QUECTEL
Manufacturer of 2G / GSM, 3G / WCDMA, 4G / LTE, 5G and GNSS / GPS modules
SENSIRION
Humidity & Temperature Sensors (RH&T), Liquid Flow Sensors, Mass Flow Meters & Controllers for Gases, Differential Pressure Sensors
SONITRON
Piezoceramic audible components - Buzzers & Transducers, Piezoceramic Speakers, Alarms & Sirens
STRONGLINK
RFID tags, readers
TE CONNECTIVITY
Passive Components, Connectors, Relays, Heat Shrink Tubes, Cables, Filters etc.
TRACOPOWER
DC/DC Converters and AC/DC industrial Power Supplies
USR IOT
Industrial IoT gateways, 4G/5G routers, serial device servers, communication modules.
VISATON
Wide range of quality Speakers and Accessories for HiFi and industrial applications
WINSTAR
Manufacturer of TFT, OLED, LCD, VATN and many other standard and customized Displays
WIZNET
Hardwired TCP/IP Embedded Ethernet Modules and Controllers, WiFi and Webserver Modules
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What to consider when selecting components for demanding transport conditions

  • Voltage and transients. In addition to the nominal 12 V, 24 V or 110 V, allow for voltage dips at start-up and surge peaks in the on-board supply.
  • Temperature and environment. Components in outdoor enclosures or near the engine must cope with frost, humidity and vibration. Contacts and metal parts are protected by CRC corrosion inhibitors and penetrating sprays from our electro-chemicals category.
  • Standards. For automotive semiconductors, check AEC-Q100 qualification; for passive components, AEC-Q200. EN 50155 is the key standard for railway applications, and ISO 7637-2 covers interference in the on-board supply.
  • Long-term availability. Transport projects run for years, so consider the component life cycle and possible replacements when making your selection.

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Our technical specialists will advise you on choosing components. Many products can be requested as samples before ordering, so you can test them in your prototype. Fill in the short form and get a recommendation tailored to your project.

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