Projecting tomorrow’s technology.

PRISMA is your professional technology integrator for innovative business solutions. We specialise in semiconductor and system components – from design-in processes and project development to business consultancy. With our many years’ experience, we are able to assist you by developing and implementing new business ideas in the fields of embedded systems and the Internet of Things.

You benefit from innovative solutions that represent state-of-the-art technology at a competitive price. Regardless of whether it is hardware, software or business-model development – we always focus on your sustainable success.

Want to know more? Contact us.

News

Nuvoton Releases New Series Automotive Battery Monitoring Chipset

Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) announced the launch of 4th generation of battery monitoring chipset for automotive battery control to measure the voltage and temperature of battery cells and the current of a battery pack with high accuracy.

Achievements:

Simplifying an automotive battery system; one IC manages up to 25 in-series battery cells
Battery Management System (BMS) compliant to ASIL-D; redundant measurement system*1 and bidirectional ring communication*2 support its safety
Offering safety function; a stand-alone chipset which detects abnormalities during car-parking and starts a host microcontroller
Accurate estimation of battery’s State of Charge (SOC*3) and State of Health (SOH*4); ensured by synchronized current and voltage measurements within 10us

With Electric Vehicle (EV) market growth toward a carbon neutral society realization, automobile manufacturers are encouraged to meet demands for a safety improvement of a Lithium-ion battery pack, as well as for a longer EV driving range by enhancing the pack capacity and integration. Furthermore, in order to realize a sustainable society in which mass-produced batteries are reused without being disposed, it is desirable to use batteries for a longer period of time. Not only does BMS secure both high battery capacity and safety, but it also needs a technology that collects various battery parameters such as battery temperature, charging and discharging current to extend battery life.

NTCJ launches 4th generation of battery monitoring chipset, consisting of a battery monitoring IC that accurately measures the voltage and temperature of battery cells, a new line of pack monitoring IC that precisely measures a battery pack’s current and monitors its internal control, and a communication IC that serves as an interface with the ICs above and a microcontroller.

Want to know more? Contact us.

News

Visit us with our partners indie and Nuvoton in Bonn during ELIV 2023

Join us with our partners indie semiconductor and Nuvoton Technology Corporation from 18-19 October 2023 at ELIV in Bonn (World Conference Center), where you’ll experience an international industry get-together like no other. Benefit from a unique program of lectures with both technical and strategic content, network with global industry leaders, and discover the latest innovations and solutions in automotive technology – all in one efficient and productive event.

The International VDI Congress „ELIV“ is the world’s largest congress for automotive electronics, software, and applications. Every year in Bonn, decision-makers, experts, and industry leaders from all over the world come together to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and showcase groundbreaking innovations in automotive technology. With a lineup of world-class speakers, interactive panels and a trade exhibition, ELIV is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your knowledge, and stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out in your career, ELIV has something for everyone.

Want to know more? Contact us.

News

Indie launches Unparalleled automotive wireless charging solution

Indie Semiconductor has launched an integrated automotive wireless power charging system-on-chip (SoC) that offers the industry’s highest level of integration. The iND87200 simplifies and accelerates the development of cost-effective WPC ‘Qi’-based in-cabin portable device charging designs.

In-cabin charging has become a necessity for drivers and passengers who use their smartphone to provide navigation, music, voice connections and other services on-the-move. The global semiconductor-enabled in-car automotive wireless charger market is estimated1 at U.S. $1.3 billion for2022 and is forecasted to grow to $9.5 billion by 2032, representing a 22% CAGR over this period. The emerging Qi 2.0 standard featuring the Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) is particularly relevant to automotive designs, offering faster, more reliable charging by automatically aligning smartphones with an inductive charging coil, maintaining the device in position irrespective of vehicle motion.

“indie’s breakthrough automotive wireless charging solution speeds device charging times and delivers industry-leading levels of semiconductor and software integration, reducing the external bill-of-materials by almost half relative to existing discrete implementations,” said Fred Jarrar, vice president and general manager of indie Semiconductor’s Power and USB product lines. “This turn-key architecture dramatically reduces system complexity, improves overall reliability and de-risks tier 1 time to market. As a result, indie’s latest SoC will play a pivotal role in enabling automotive OEMs to deliver faster, cost-effective and more reliable portable device charging, contributing to an engaging in-cabin user experience spanning feature-rich cars to entry-level vehicles.”

Competencies

Successful cooperation is based on mutual trust. Through open dialogue, we will get to the core of your company’s identity and harness your company’s full potential. Your needs and challenges drive our activities. Together, we create a scenario that is then put into action with our partners (see list of partners here). Hardware, software or a grand idea without a concept behind it is just “off-the-shelf technology”. But you should expect more: embedded systems that are tailored perfectly to your needs. That’s tailored technology.

ANALYSIS

Each process starts with an honest assessment of the current situation, taking market conditions and your core areas of expertise into account. We regard this phase as an open exchange of information in an open-minded and unrestricted way. As a trusted partner and challenger, the greatest possible benefit for you is our biggest goal.

Therefore we accept rejections, restrictions or changes to an existing order during the analysis phase. Three questions are key in this context: What do you really want to achieve? Which barriers are you confronted with? Will it take your company forward?

CONCEPT

In the concept phase, your wishes and needs are translated into proposed specific solutions and matched with the portfolios and skill sets of our partners. You will profit from our semiconductor, system and market experience as well as from our capability to make technical resources available.

The proof of concept covers not only technical but also commercial aspects providing the foundation of your business decisions.

IMPLEMENTATION

Now the “doing” phase starts: PRISMA brings together the right resources at the right time in the right place. We take care of the project management using the latest techniques as well as escalation and moderation tasks. You will benefit from smooth cooperation and fast time to market by using our extensive partner network and coordination capabilities.

The success of your project is not the end of the story: we stay by your side throughout every stage of the product lifecycle, provide technical support and assist you with sales and acquisition consulting.

Team

Prisma. Passionate Professionals.

Detlef Kaminski

“Be prismatic.“

Yvonne Gastpar

“Actions are better than words, so just face the problem and tackle it!”

Harald Friedrich

„You don’t succeed by being perfect. You succeed by doing good work, consistently.“ (Thibaut)

Oliver Weng

“We say: No way! to no way!”

Anne Melchior

“For us it’s crucial to always be available for our customers – and make them happy.”

Thorsten Plahusch

„Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” (Henry Ford)

Mustafa Abu Wishah

„Dialogue is the first step to achieve solutions, in business too!“

Tilo Hahn

„When it gets difficult is often right before you succeed.“ (Chris Garret)

Markets

Automotive

Central Europe, and Germany especially, is a cluster region for the automotive industry and home to many innovation and global market leaders in the OEM and supplier business. Many years’ experience and a wealth of contacts have given us an in-depth understanding of this complex industry. The applications range from classical automotive electronics to innovative infotainment systems, ADAS and car-to-x solutions, as well as other applications relating to autonomous driving. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the automotive industry – and PRISMA solutions are an indispensable competitive advantage in this context.

Industrial

Industry 4.0 is the greatest driver of innovation in this segment and Central Europe harbours a range of hidden champions among the market leaders. Developments such as Smart Factory demand real-time connectivity, security and safety, paving the way for the Internet of Things, and PRISMA solutions will help you to set the pace and stay ahead in this fast evolving environment.

Consumer

Consumer electronics are also becoming increasingly intelligent and networked at home. TVs, communication devices, watches, appliances and home gateways – the future is becoming even smarter. New yet unknown business opportunities will emerge to challenge your existing business models and will force you to develop new products and services. PRISMA supports you with innovative hardware solutions or fully integrated systems including software, mechanical design and high-quality housing – from sensors to the cloud.