“The procurement of electronic components from various suppliers can now be consolidated in a comprehensive way,” says Philipp Schäfer, Sales Director at Bosch Mobility Electronics. “Arrow specializes in consulting and has excellent logistics processes. We have already had very positive experiences in our collaboration with Arrow in the North American market.” Arrow has been distributing Bosch semiconductor components in North America for several years and will now also represent Bosch’s entire automotive semiconductor portfolio in the European market, from silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) and MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) sensors. In the future, Bosch products will also be available for direct and convenient purchase through Arrow’s online shop.

Bosch distributes two generations of its SiC chips through Arrow: the latest generation features optimized switching properties and very low junction resistance across the entire temperature range. All chips are available as bare dies (used in high-performance applications such as inverters) and as packaged discrete chips, for example, for use in DC/DC converters.

At the interface between the microcontroller and peripherals, ASICs and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) provide the necessary operating voltages, read sensor data, make logical decisions, and control actuators. Bosch ASIC components are suitable for a wide range of applications, including engine and transmission control, as well as steering, driver assistance, and safety systems. Door controllers adapted to SiC chips are also available.

Bosch manufactures acceleration, rotational speed, and pressure sensors that detect movement in adaptive chassis control systems and ensure airbags deploy at the correct time. Arrow also offers an integrated, low-power Bluetooth sensor solution for monitoring tire pressure with minimal energy consumption. Furthermore, Bosch is expanding Arrow's product portfolio to include sensors for road noise cancellation and monitoring the condition of machinery and equipment.