BlackBerry Limited unveiled the world’s first digital cockpit solution that empowers automakers to provide the in-car experience drivers want, with the security, safety, and reliability they need. The QNX Platform for Digital Cockpits enables automakers to offer a reliable and secure QNX-based digital instrument cluster and infotainment system that provides access to the latest Android-based […]
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Multi-beam flash LiDAR sensor provides high resolution
Ouster announced its newest multi-beam flash LiDAR sensor, the OS-1-128. The OS-1-128 is the highest resolution LiDAR on the market and comes with no change in size, mass, power consumption, or ruggedness compared to the OS-1-64, and continues to deliver on the promise of Moore’s Law-esque product improvements enabled from Ouster’s Multi-Beam Flash LiDAR architecture. The OS-1-128 […]
Computer vision and open application software create next-gen ADAS platform
Ambarella, Inc. developer of high-resolution video processing and computer vision semiconductors, and HELLA Aglaia, leading global developers of intelligent visual perception software, announced that they are partnering to deliver a platform for the next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The platform is based on Ambarella’s CV22AQ CVflow computer vision processor, which offers a […]
Next-gen 10 Gbps automotive Ethernet includes network traffic prioritization, system scalability and security
Molex announced today the next evolution of its 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development and design of autonomous vehicles. The solution offers a complete vehicle connectivity ecosystem delivering seamless multi-zone integration across multiple hardware, software and interconnect cabling systems, with the flexibility to incorporate legacy automotive protocols as well as […]
Autotalks validates C-V2X chipsets using Rohde & Schwartz equipment
Autotalks and Rohde & Schwarz announced that the validation of the first-ever global C-V2X chipsets. Announced last September, Autotalks’ deployment-ready, second-generation V2X chipset is the only available solution capable of supporting both DSRC and C-V2X (also known as LTE-V2X or LTE-V) direct communications (PC5 protocol) at the highest security level. The chipset supports DSRC based on 802.11p/ITS-G5 […]
Embedded board offers POE, multi-size display support
The new EMB-7610 from Estone Technology is a proprietary form factor board, 160mm x 90mm, designed especially for digital surveillance, in-vehicle electronics, industrial automation, retail and medical technologies. Available Power Over Ethernet and Estone Tech’s proprietary 40-pin expansion header open up plenty of additional uses. The fanless design is industrial rugged, and will operate in temperatures […]
New single-chip controllers enable 20-in automotive touchscreens
Even as touchscreen displays in the car grow larger, drivers expect screens to operate with the same touch experience as mobile phones. However, screens in automobiles need to meet stringent head impact and vibration tests, and consequently, have thicker cover lenses that potentially impact the touch interface performance. As screens get larger, they are also […]
Software engine delivers new levels of realism for autonomous technology simulation
AImotive, the full-service autonomous driving technology provider, has released its aiSim2 simulator to significantly upgrade the speed and quality of testing and validating self-driving solutions. aiSim2 is the next generation of the award-winning aiSim, powered by a purpose-built engine that ensures a high level of physical realism, deterministic running alongside optimized hardware utilization and flexibility. A key feature […]
Advanced image sensors enhance driver monitoring in next-generation automotive safety systems
STMicroelectronics has announced two new automotive global shutter image sensors, the VG5661 and VG5761, featured for driver monitoring. Both were demonstrated with automotive software innovator Jungo’s driver-monitoring solution CoDriver, at the recent AutoSens Imaging conference and at Electronica 2018. These advanced image sensors enhance monitoring of vehicle occupants by capturing the scene as illuminated from the camera, eliminating […]
SoC family gets SIL 3, HFT1 capable rating
Xilinx, Inc. announced that its Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family has been assessed as SIL 3, HFT1 capable, according the IEC 61508 functional-safety specification, by Exida, the leading functional safety certification agency. This assessment means product developers can build new high-performing systems including artificial intelligence (AI) for safety-critical applications using Xilinx’s feature-rich, highly integrated single-chip MPSoC […]