Synopsys announced new functional safety (FS) derivatives of its popular DesignWare ARC processor IP to simplify and accelerate the development of automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The safety-enhanced processor portfolio, which includes the Synopsys DesignWare ARC EM22FS, HS4xFS, and EV7xFS processors, covers a broad range of automotive use cases from ultra-low power control modules to artificial intelligence […]
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Automotive SoC for rear and surround view cameras features low-light performance, low power, small size
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced from the AutoSens conference its 1.3MP OX01F10 SoC, providing automotive designers with the industry’s best imaging performance across a wide range of challenging lighting conditions, along with the most compact form factor and lowest power consumption. In a single, 1/4” optical format package, the OX01F10 integrates a 3.0 micron image sensor and […]
Sensor kit helps develop mobile/transportation apps
Heat, cold, shock, vibration, water, mud or dust – modern mobile machines must work reliably under all kinds of conditions. To ensure this, the machines need sensors that record and provide data continuously even under the harshest conditions. To acquire and send this data, sensor specialist Siko has developed PURE.MOBILE technology and brought it onto […]
New chipset enables 2.5-Gb Ethernet over single UTP wire with near-zero latency
The VA608A chipset provides the high-speed bandwidth and resilience required for the many applications in the connected and autonomous car, guaranteeing a flexible and future-proof architecture. The chipset delivers data transmission speeds of up to 16 Gbps and enables automakers to extend native PCIe as a long-distance in-vehicle connectivity technology – up to 15 m/50 […]
Triple redundant IMU assists in developing navigation and localization for autonomous vehicles
Acienna announced the new ACEINNA OpenIMU330B, a MEMS-based, small form factor high-performance 6-DOF inertial measurement unit that enables autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complicated maneuvers. Measuring only 11mm x 15mm x 3mm, the ACEINNA OpenIMU330B is designed for use in automotive ADAS and autonomous systems as well as for electronic […]
Image sensor carries super-small BSI global shutter pixel
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced the smallest-ever pixel size of 2.2 microns for a backside-illuminated (BSI), global shutter (GS) image sensor. The new OG01A sensor combines PureCel Plus-S pixel technology and Nyxel near-infrared (NIR) technology to enable optimal performance and precision along with industry-leading NIR quantum efficiency (QE). This sensor is ideal for a wide range […]
Autonomous vehicle sees with LiDAR eyes
Automakers are struggling to deliver the first commercially available fully autonomous car (SAE Level 5). There are a lot of vision technologies and sensors available, but fine-tuning them has proved to be challenging. Cars need to “see” objects, moving or stationary, from far away enough to react and make driving decisions. One of the most […]
A better way to measure LiDAR
The special demands of sensors needed for autonomous driving have brought suggestions for different measurement metrics. Leland Teschler, Executive Editor A few months ago, sensor maker AEye made a media splash when it claimed it had developed a super-speedy LiDAR sensor that could hit a scan rate of 100 Hz or more. That speed outpaces […]
Common mode choke coils optimized for CAN FD vehicle networks
Murata has introduced the wire-wound common mode choke coil (CMCC) DLW32SH101XF2, the first CMCC to support DCMR Class 3, fulfilling the IEC62228-3 requirement for use in CAN FD next-generation automotive networks. Mass production of this product will begin in August 2019. In the automotive industry, technologies that control basic automobile behavior are advancing rapidly with […]
What high-speed data means for connected vehicles
Technologies behind multigigabit Ethernet and 5G could transform transportation. Harsh Patel | Molex The connected vehicle segments are growing at a rapid pace. By 2020, industry analysts predict there will be 250 million connected vehicles and 10 million self-driving cars on the road, and 470 million connected/autonomous vehicles by 2025. As the number of connected […]