Freescale Semi Unveils New SB0400 And SB0401 Products - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Freescale Semiconductor (FSL) Tuesday introduced its new SB0400 and SB0401 products - the industry's first highly integrated, dedicated circuits or ICs specifically engineered for motorcycle and scooter applications.

According to the company, by incorporating these 7 x 7 millimeter devices into their designs, manufacturers of electronic control units no longer need to rely on much larger ABS ICs developed for automobiles.

They can instead realize dramatic savings in cost, weight and space with advanced analog parts designed specifically for motorcycles and scooters.

Freescale's new two-wheel SB0400 IC is designed for use with motorcycles, while the single-wheel SB0401 IC is intended for scooters and lighter motorcycles. Both products are leadless, and do not require bulky heat sinks, saving system cost and space. Freescale's introduction of the products coincides with the upcoming initial implementation of European Commission legislation making the fitment with ABS for all new motorcycles above 125cc to be mandatory beginning January 1, 2016.