Over the last decade, the introduction of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) has revolutionized the way motorists, shops and manufacturers approach tire maintenance. The system provides a great ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) alerts the driver about tire pressure status. It monitors tire PSI. When one or more tires fall below 25% of the vehicle’s placard PSI, the TPMS alerts the ...

Seasons change, and shifting temperatures are in the forecast. Even when it doesn’t feel like much, the expansion of hot air or shrinkage of cold air often impacts tire pressures, which is why you’re ...

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...

Legislation in Europe, the U.S., and China states that all vehicles be equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Infineon’s SP49 TPMS sensor IC offers a path toward a full automotive TPMS ...

TPMS is an essential safety feature in modern vehicles. Its purpose is to alert drivers when the air pressure in one (or more) of their tires drops significantly below the recommended level. Proper ...