Technical Support

Automotive MCU Selection Guide

This comprehensive guide helps engineers select the right automotive MCU for vehicle applications. Covers key parameters including processing performance, memory, safety levels, and automotive qualification with practical selection criteria.

Automotive Power Management IC Selection Guide

Learn how to select automotive power management ICs for vehicle applications. This guide covers voltage regulation, load dump protection, functional safety, and thermal management for automotive ECU power supply design.

Automotive Motor Control Design Guide

Complete guide to designing automotive motor control systems using AutoChips motor drivers and MCUs. Covers motor types, control algorithms, thermal management, and safety considerations for vehicle applications.

Automotive EMC Design Best Practices

Essential EMC design guidelines for automotive electronics using AutoChips products. Covers grounding, filtering, shielding, and PCB layout for CISPR 25 and ISO 11452 compliance.

AUTOSAR Integration Guide for AutoChips MCUs

Comprehensive guide for integrating AutoChips MCUs into AUTOSAR software architecture. Covers MCAL configuration, ECU abstraction layer, and application software development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technical documentation does LiTong provide for AutoChips products?

LiTong provides comprehensive technical documentation for AutoChips products including detailed datasheets with electrical specifications and timing diagrams, application notes covering common automotive design scenarios, reference designs with complete schematics and PCB layouts, and AUTOSAR MCAL drivers for software development. All documentation is available in English and Chinese and can be downloaded from our website or requested directly from our FAE team. We also provide customized application notes for specific customer requirements.

Browse our technical library or contact LiTong FAEs for specific documentation requests.

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How can I request samples of AutoChips products?

LiTong offers free samples for qualified automotive design projects. To request samples, contact our sales team with your company information, project details, and required part numbers. Samples typically ship within 2-3 business days for standard products. For automotive qualification requirements, we can provide AEC-Q100 compliance certificates and PPAP documentation. We also provide evaluation kits that include multiple related products for comprehensive system evaluation.

Contact LiTong sales with your automotive project details to request samples for evaluation.

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What design support services does LiTong offer?

LiTong provides comprehensive design support services including product selection guidance based on automotive application requirements, schematic review and optimization suggestions, PCB layout recommendations for EMC compliance, AUTOSAR software integration support, and functional safety consulting for ASIL applications. Our FAE team has extensive experience with AutoChips products across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and new energy vehicle applications. We also offer on-site support for complex projects and can provide customized training for customer engineering teams.

Engage LiTong FAEs early in your automotive design cycle for optimal product selection and application guidance.

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How do I troubleshoot issues with AutoChips products in my design?

For troubleshooting assistance, first review the datasheet and application notes for common issues and recommended configurations. Check power supply sequencing, decoupling capacitor placement, and signal integrity. Verify AEC-Q100 qualification requirements are met for automotive applications. If issues persist, contact LiTong technical support with detailed information including schematic snippets, scope captures of problematic signals, and description of observed behavior versus expected behavior. Our FAE team can provide remote debugging support or schedule on-site visits for complex automotive issues.

Document your issue thoroughly before contacting support. Include schematics, waveforms, and detailed problem description.

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Are AUTOSAR MCAL drivers available for AutoChips MCUs?

AUTOSAR MCAL (Microcontroller Driver) software is available for AutoChips automotive MCUs. The MCAL drivers provide standardized software interfaces for microcontroller peripherals including GPIO, ADC, PWM, CAN, LIN, and SPI. The drivers are compliant with AUTOSAR 4.x standards and support various compiler toolchains. AutoChips provides MCAL drivers, configuration tools, and integration guides. LiTong can provide MCAL software packages and technical support for AUTOSAR integration.

Contact LiTong to request AUTOSAR MCAL packages and integration support.

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What is the lead time for AutoChips products?

Standard lead time for AutoChips products is 6-8 weeks for moderate volumes. LiTong maintains safety stock of popular automotive products for immediate delivery. For large automotive production orders, lead times can be negotiated with factory support. We recommend customers provide rolling forecasts to ensure supply continuity. For urgent automotive production requirements, please contact our sales team to check current inventory status and expedite options. Long-term supply agreements are available for high-volume automotive customers.

Plan procurement with standard 6-8 week lead times. Contact sales for current stock and expedited delivery.

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Does LiTong provide training on AutoChips products?

LiTong offers product training and application workshops for customer engineering teams. Training topics include AutoChips product portfolio overview, automotive MCU selection guides, motor control design best practices, functional safety implementation, and AUTOSAR software development. Training can be conducted at customer facilities, LiTong offices, or via web conference. Customized training programs can be developed for specific customer needs including hands-on workshops with evaluation boards.

Contact LiTong marketing to schedule product training for your automotive engineering team.

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How can I get cross-reference information for AutoChips products?

LiTong provides cross-reference information to help customers find AutoChips alternatives to international automotive semiconductor products. Our FAE team can generate detailed comparison matrices showing electrical specifications, package options, AEC-Q100 qualification, and pricing for equivalent products. Cross-references are available for automotive MCUs, power management ICs, motor drivers, and sensor interfaces. Contact our technical support with the competitor part numbers you need to cross-reference, and we will provide recommended AutoChips alternatives with detailed comparison data.

Provide competitor part numbers to LiTong FAEs for cross-reference recommendations.

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