Marvell introduced the industry’s first high-efficiency wireless 802.11ax solution with 2×2 plus 2×2 concurrent dual Wi-Fi, dual-mode Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.11p for connected vehicles. The new 88Q9098 combo solution enables gigabit-level performance, superior reliability, and enhanced security for the car and extends Marvell’s leadership in providing comprehensive 802.11ax solutions. Marvell’s innovative concurrent dual Wi-Fi […]
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Multidimensional magnetic field sensor targets safety-critical ISO 26262 apps
TDK Corporation expands its Micronas Dual-Die Hall-effect sensor portfolio with the HAR 379x magnetic field sensors for multidimensional measurements in safety-critical automotive applications according to ISO 26262 rules and in industrial applications. The new sensors come with a digital output: besides pulse-width modulation (PWM) output, the SENT protocol according to the latest generation of SAEJ2716 […]
ASIL D-Ready embedded vision processor IP targets ADAS applications and self-driving vehicles
Synopsys, Inc. announced its new automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) B-, C-, and D- Ready DesignWare EV6x Embedded Vision Processors with Safety Enhancement Package (SEP) to accelerate the development of automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The EV6x Processors with SEP include differentiated hardware safety features, safety monitors, and lockstep capabilities for safety-critical designs. These features enable designers to achieve […]
Modules handle automotive ethernet, secure mobile connectivity
With the global connected car market expected to skyrocket over the next five years, technology leader Laird is launching the auto industry’s first fully integrated and scalable module for secure mobile connectivity and automotive ethernet for reliable Internet use inside and outside the vehicle, the company announced today. Laird MAX (Modular Automotive Connectivity Solution), which is being […]
100BASE-T1 Ethernet PHY transceiver targets space-constrained automotive apps
Texas Instruments introduced a new automotive Ethernet physical layer (PHY) transceiver that cuts the external component count and board space in half and consumes as little as half the power of competitive solutions. The DP83TC811S-Q1’s support for serial gigabit media independent interface (SGMII), small packaging and integrated diagnostic features enable designers to bring greater intelligence […]
5.1 MP image sensor includes enhanced NIR for improved night vision
ON Semiconductor has introduced the first CMOS image sensors to feature its Near Infra-Red+ (NIR+) technology, which effectively combines High Dynamic Range (HDR) with enhanced low light performance to enable high-end security and surveillance cameras. The AR0522 is a 1/2.5-inch 5.1 Megapixel (MP) image sensor based on a 2.2 micrometer (μm) Back Side Illuminated (BSI) pixel technology platform, developed […]
Simulation systems speeds development of self-driving vehicles
Siemens has introduced a new simulation system for the development of autonomous driving systems. The solution, part of the Simcenter portfolio, minimizes the need for extensive physical prototyping while dramatically reducing the number of logged test miles necessary to demonstrate the safety of autonomous vehicles. According to the findings of a report issued by the […]
PCIe Gen 4 development platform helps develop switches with up to 48 ports and 48 NTBs
Microsemi Corporation announced the availability of its Switchtec PCIe Gen 4 development platform. Microsemi’s new development platform enables customers to immediately begin PCIe Gen 4 system hardware designs based on the company’s PCIe Gen 4 switch and develop firmware using its Switchtec software development kit (SDK). PCIe Gen 4 represents an exciting new advancement in input/output […]
Gallery: Embedded World 2018 — Living the dream at the Edge
From the world of hype to the Embedded World of “real” things, last month in Nuremberg was where the IoT rubber met the road. Displays of smart manufacturing, smart home, autonomous vehicles seemed like more of a backdrop than eye candy. What embedded design engineers were looking for at Embedded World 2018 was a different […]
AEC-Q100-qualified image sensors optimized for in-car DVR cameras
ON Semiconductor is now offering a fully AEC-Q100 qualified version of its popular 2.1 MP CMOS image sensor, AR0237 for the burgeoning OEM-fitted dash cam or before-market in-car DVR market. With more insurance companies offering financial incentives, consumer demand for safety cameras is increasing. Recognising this, car manufacturers are now beginning to offer dash cams as standard […]