TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense IAM-20685, the latest release in the SmartAutomotive product family. The IAM-20686 is a new ASIL-B monolithic 6-axis MEMS IMU developed in compliance with ISO 26262. Taking advantage of TDK’s proprietary MEMS fabrication platform and technology, the IAM-20685 features a highly integrated single-chip 6-axis MEMS gyroscope and accelerometer […]
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DDS connectivity software runs on vehicle network processors
RTI Connext Drive software now runs natively on NXP automotive-grade S32G vehicle network processors, enabling a zonal electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture through a flexible, modular and scalable platform. Connext Drive is RTI’s automotive-grade connectivity software based on the Data Distribution Service (DDS) Standard. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the next-generation of production-track autonomous vehicles. NXP’s […]
ASICs optimized for entry-level, stand-alone driver monitoring systems
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OAX8000 AI-enabled, automotive application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which is optimized for entry-level, stand-alone driver monitoring systems (DMS). The OAX8000 uses a stacked-die architecture to provide the industry’s only DMS processor with on-chip DDR3 SDRAM memory (1GB). This is also the only dedicated DMS processor to integrate a neural processing […]
Automotive antenna-on-package mmWave radar sensor features 1-in-cube form factor
D3 Engineering announced their DesignCore RS-6843AOPUA mmWave Radar Sensor. This miniature automotive interior sensor enables the implementation of many different mmWave radar algorithms to measure, detect, and track. The production-intent unit features a 1-inch cube form factor, heat-spreading metal body, and mounting tabs. It may be used with a PC or embedded platform to facilitate […]
Robust larger diameter terminal pins for larger sockets requiring single connection
To complement its 1 mm diameter terminal pins, Harwin now offers a range of 1.75 mm diameter options. These pins will be suitable for use with larger sized sockets where a single connection is required. The new terminal pins have a current rating of over 9 A, making them suitable for power applications. Thanks to […]
Isolated high-power current-sense modules include amplified analog output
New Yorker Electronics has announced the release of the new SSA Smart Current Sensor series from Riedon. Riedon’s new Smart Shunt SSA combines low-impedance manganese shunt resistance, a high-precision insulated amplifier, and an isolated DC/DC converter. Riedon’s SSA family of Isolated Smart Current Measurement Technology consists of four current ratings: 100A, 250A, 500A, and 1000A. […]
Power chokes sport low loss, high withstand voltage
With ever-tightening environmental regulations around the world, emission regulations for cars with internal combustion engines are becoming more stringent. In order to improve emissions performance, it is necessary for such cars to efficiently burn fuel to achieve complete combustion as much as possible. Accordingly, the direct fuel injection method that directly injects fuel at high […]
Understanding stop/start automobile-engine design, Part 6: Responses and work-arounds
Stop/start operation is both complicated and controversial. Despite the sophisticated algorithms it employs, no algorithm is perfect under all conditions. In addition, there are some “human factors” issues with respect to driver expectations and even nearby pedestrians, which stop/start brings. Q: What are some “issues” with stop/start? A: First, there’s the issue of added vehicle […]
Understanding stop/start automobile-engine design, Part 5: Additional considerations
Thus far, we have looked at mostly non-electronic and mechanical implications of stop/start, such as requirements on the battery technology, the crankshaft, and the starter motor itself. There is also an impact on the vehicle’s power electronics and battery management system (BMS). Q: How does stop/start begin to affect the “electronics”? A: It begins with […]
4D imaging radar on-a-chip is automotive-grade, AEC-Q100 qualified
Vayyar is transforming automotive safety with its production-ready Radar-on-Chip (RoC) platform, which enables OEMs to achieve leading-edge vehicle safety while achieving unprecedented cost efficiencies. Vayyar’s imaging radar-on-chip supports life-saving in and out-of-cabin applications – replacing multiple sensors (PRNewsfoto/Vayyar) Vayyar’s automotive-grade, AEC-Q100 qualified RoC is a game-changing solution. The chip features up to 48 transceivers, an internal […]
