TDK Corporation presents leaded EPCOS metal oxide disk varistors, which have now been approved for an increased operating temperature of 105 °C (previously 85 °C). The reason for this is the recertification of the B722* series of varistors in accordance with UL 1449, 4th Edition, and IEC 61051. Raising the permissible operating temperature to 105 […]
Waveguide phase shifters operate over 18 to 110 GHz
Pasternack has launched a new line of waveguide phase shifters in sizes ranging from WR-42 to WR-10. Typical applications include instrumentation, test benches, product development and characterization. Pasternack’s new series of waveguide phase shifters is comprised of seven models that operate in the frequency range of 18 GHz to 110 GHz and in 7 waveguide […]
Adhesive-backed flexible antenna can sit directly on metal surfaces
Laird is introducing the industry’s first adhesive-backed flexible antenna designed to be used directly on metal surfaces, enabling the Internet of Things to continue its explosive growth to about 50 billion connected “things” worldwide by 2020. The new, patented antenna – Laird’s mFlexPIFA — is about the size and thickness of a quarter, and is […]
SSD controllers support latest 3D NAND devices
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation announced the availability of the industry’s broadest portfolio of merchant turnkey SSD (solid state disk) controllers, including the new ultra-high speed SM2262EN and SM2262 for client, the SM2263 for mainstream and the SM2263XT DRAM-less controller, which supports the BGA form factor. With the new SM2262 and SM2263 series, Silicon Motion provides […]
Sensing is key to autonomous operation
A lot of work in sensor technology is taking place to make robotic vehicles practical. It’s becoming clear that autonomous vehicle deployment will depend on the development of smart sensors. Industry analysts see advances coming in traditional areas of radar and proximity sensing. They also think the architecture of vehicle systems will evolve in ways […]
Researchers find a way to confuse autonomous vehicle cameras
A group of researchers have discovered that a few simple changes made to street signs can thoroughly bewilder machine learning algorithms that can ordinarily tell a stop sign from a speed limit sign. In a paper called Robust Physical-World Attacks on Machine Learning Models, researchers from the University of Washington, the University of Michigan, Stony […]
ADAS developers contemplate sensor fusion
Semiconductor makers now field sensor equipment complete with built-in safety systems that specifically target autonomous driving applications. LANCE WILLIAMS | ON Semiconductor Increasingly sophisticated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are helping cars move up through defined levels of autonomy toward the day when fully autonomous driving is a reality. ADAS is an automotive megatrend that […]
Sensors in the driving seat
Advances in sensor technology help make autonomous vehicles safe and reliable. RALF BORNEFELD | Infineon Technologies Many drivers on today’s roads are already supported by advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for functions such as parking assist, cruise control and automated lighting. Now, more intelligent and connected environmental sensors are making autonomous vehicles the next logical step […]
Miniature data recorder rated for IP68
The new SLICE IP68 data acquisition system is designed to capture physical signals in challenging environments. Targeted at applications with size or mass constraints, SLICE IP68’s 60×60-mm footprint makes it easy to embed in most test articles. The rugged housing is impervious to shock, water, and dust, making SLICE a candidate for testing in inclement […]
Centralized processing for autonomous vehicles
Engineers say the best way to make vehicles fully autonomous is to analyze all sensor signals and driving situations with a centralized processor. AMIN KASHI, MATTHIAS POLLACH, NIZAR SALLEM, Mentor Graphics, a Siemens Business It’s no secret that elbow room may be growing scarce among the companies working on self-driving tech. A Comet Labs tally […]