Microchip’s PIC18 product line has been expanded to include a new line of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) that combine a Controller Area Network (CAN) bus with an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs). The CIPs increase system capabilities while making it easier for designers to create CAN-based applications without the complexity of added software. A […]
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Lidar unit with 128 lasers claims to have best resolution, longest range, widest field of view
Velodyne Labs announced the VLS-128 Lidar unit with 128 laser beams designed to replace the HDL-64 LiDAR as the industry standard for high performance. High-resolution LiDAR is critical to navigate autonomous cars and provide vehicle safety. A Velodyne sensor provides real-time 3D images all around the vehicle, far into the distance, producing billions of data […]
CMOS image sensor works well in both low and bright-light conditions
ON Semiconductor has introduced a new 1/4-inch, 1.0 Megapixel (Mp) (1280H x 800V) CMOS digital image sensor that captures clean, accurate images with no artifacts in both bright and low light conditions. Its high shutter efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio minimize ghosting and noise effects improving overall image quality. The 3.0 μm pixel AR0144 incorporates an innovative global shutter design that […]
USB 2.0 smart hub ICs let vehicles display phone/tablet GUI
With the rise of in-vehicle infotainment systems, car manufacturers need to provide a reliable, intelligent connection between the car’s display and one or more smartphones or tablets. Microchip Technology Inc. offers five new USB 2.0 smart hub ICs available in a variety of architectures, offer greatly increased flexibility to fit car manufacturers’ design needs and meet consumer […]
BIST, repair IP helps automotive SoCs meet functional safety requirements
Synopsys is now making available a validated built-in-self-test (BIST) and repair IP to enable designers to achieve the most stringent levels of functional safety for automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The complete solution includes the ASIL D Ready Certified DesignWare STAR Memory System, STAR Hierarchical System, and DFTMAX LogicBIST software qualification kit, as well as ARC HS processors, providing test and repair […]
In-system test software helps vehicular electronics meet ISO 26262 specs
Mentor announced the availability of its new Tessent MissionMode product, which provides a combination of automation and on-chip IP for enabling semiconductor chips throughout an automotive electronics system to be tested and diagnosed at any point during a vehicle’s functional operation. This capability is fundamental towards achieving the safety and long-term reliability requirements demanded by […]
Software suite aids in safety, security compliance management
LDRA announced enhanced automation capabilities in the LDRA tool suite that will save time and money for those companies that must adhere to and prove compliance with functional safety and security standards. This unprecedented level of automation streamlines compliance by providing the infrastructure for transparent and auditable development workflows necessary in industries such as automotive (ISO 26262), medical devices (IEC […]
High-res CMOS image sensor targets forward-sensing cameras in vehicular ADAS
Sony Corporation announced the release of the IMX324, a new 1/1.7-type stacked CMOS image sensor equipped with a 1 7.42 effective megapixel RCCC filter 2 for forward-sensing cameras in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). This image sensor is capable of approximately three times the horizontal resolution of conventional products, enabling high-definition image capture of distant objects such as […]
Video encoder IP targets high-end cameras, surveillance gear
Allegro DVT announced the availability of the AL-E110 video encoder IP that targets high-end video applications such as digital still cameras, action cameras, camcorders and video surveillance. It supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC and VP9 video formats and JPEG still images. Thanks to the true multi-format architecture and scalability, resolutions up to 8K can be supported with […]
AUTOSAR-compliant ECU software hits ASIL-D safety levels
Elektrobit announced a software product line they maintain will enable automakers to build the complex and powerful electronic control units (ECUs) required for connected, highly automated driving. Called EB corbos, the line consists of three products that represent one of the first commercially available software implementations of Adaptive AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), a new standard. […]