In critical systems, genuine components are the safest and most reliable. Designers can now enhance safety, security, and data integrity for vehicle systems while reducing both complexity and code development by authenticating genuine components with the DS28E40 DeepCover automotive secure authenticator from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. As the newest addition to Maxim Integrated’s line of […]
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AEC-Q101-qualified p-channel MOSFET offers ON-resistence down to 30 mΩ
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new AEC-Q101 qualified p-channel -100 V TrenchFETMOSFET designed to increase power density and efficiency in automotive applications. Not only is the Vishay Siliconix SQJ211ELP the industry’s first such device in the compact 5 mm by 6 mm PowerPAK SO-8L package with gullwing leads, but it also features best in […]
Next-gen ADAS platform handles advanced highway pilot, parking assist functions
Aptiv PLC announced its next-generation Level 1-3 capable ADAS platform. Aptiv has been leading the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for more than 20 years, from launching the industry’s first radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system in 1999 to its autonomous driving joint venture, Motional, which will be among the first to put fully driverless vehicles on […]
Development platform meets new vehicle architecture demands
NXP Semiconductors has announced BlueBox 3.0, a new and expanded version of NXP’s flagship safe Automotive High-Performance Compute (AHPC) development platform. Designed for software application development and validation ahead of silicon device availability, BlueBox 3.0 now offers a flexible way to address user-defined vehicles, safety Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving, and the evolving vehicle architectures […]
Embedded virtualization hypervisor runs on RH850/U2A MCUs
Green Hills Software announced the release of µ-visor, its safe and secure embedded virtualization hypervisor, for the Renesas RH850/U2A microcontroller (MCU). Designed to support the emerging automotive cybersecurity requirements of ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29 and to meet ISO 26262 ASIL D functional safety, µ-visor for MCUs expands Green Hills leadership in safe and secure virtualization […]
SoC development platform handles MCVP automotive work
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the development of connected vehicles. Renesas’ R-Car Starter Kit, based on Renesas’ R-Car automotive system-on-chip (SoC), is now available as a development environment for the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform (MCVP)<https://www.microsoft.com/industry/automotive/connected-vehicles>. MCVP combines a partner ecosystem with a horizontal platform of Azure cloud, AI, and edge […]
Free firmware upgrade brings MQTT IIoT support to PLC CPUs
IDEC Corporation has released a free firmware upgrade enabling new and existing MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC CPUs to support the industry-standard MQTT protocol. The upgrade can be downloaded to the FC6A CPU, so it is easy for users to connect all types of field data to on-site and cloud-based brokers, and make the information readily […]
Pre-configured FAKRA cable assemblies for next-gen automotive needs
Amphenol RF is pleased to announce the introduction of a line of pre-configured FAKRA cable assemblies featuring the popular RG-58 and RG-174 flexible cables. These cable assemblies are designed with a variety of connector configurations and a number of standard length options from 12 in. to 5 m. They are ideal for a wide range […]
High-rez automotive viewing camera ICs add cybersecurity features
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced during CES the OX03F10 automotive image sensor. This sensor expands OmniVision’s next-generation ASIL-C viewing camera family with higher 3MP resolution and cybersecurity features that are required as vehicle designers make the transition from Level 2 and 3 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to higher levels of autonomy. The OX03F10 also maintains the family’s unique […]
Reference design provides lane-level positioning accuracy via radar
TDK Corporation announces the partnership of Trusted Positioning Inc. (TPI), a TDK Group Company, and Uhnder. TPI and Uhnder have partnered to develop a localization reference design with world-class accuracy and performance with Uhnder’s software-defined digital radar sensor and TPI’s AUTO positioning software. The combined solution provides lane-level positioning accuracy in urban areas where GNSS […]
