ROHM has recently announced the availability of a capable of high-resolution audio playback that performs volume adjustment and audio mixing for car audio and navigation systems requiring high sound quality. In recent years, the proliferation of quieter cabins and higher resolution sound sources resulting from the introduction of EVs and PHVs has increased demand for […]
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TSN Ethernet switch delivers deterministic technology
Broadcom Limited introduced the BCM53570 Ethernet switch family that is the industry’s first to offer full compliance with all available IEEE Time Sensitive Networks (TSN)* standards. As the leader in field-proven switch technology, Broadcom StrataConnect BCM53570 family of switches with full TSN compliance brings determinism to Ethernet, expanding Ethernet’s use in established markets as well […]
Partial reconfiguration tech for FPGAs permits changes on the fly
Xilinx, Inc. announced the 2017.1 release of the Vivado® Design Suite HLx Editions, with broad availability of Partial Reconfiguration technology to enable dynamic field updates and increased systems integration in a broad range of applications such as wired & wireless networking, test & measurement, aerospace & defense, automotive, and data centers. Xilinx Partial Reconfiguration technology […]
Software platform enables Level 5 autonomous driving via centralized raw data fusion and direct real-time sensing
A software platform facilitates autonomous vehicle design by capturing, fusing, and managing raw data in real time from a wide range of sensing modalities, including radar, LIDAR, vision and other sensors. Called the DRS360 platform, the software from the Siemens business unit Mentor Graphics is said to reduce latency, boost sensing accuracy, and improve overall […]
RTOS meets stringent safety requirements of ARM Cortex-M4-based applications
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor support from the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® SafetyCert real time operating system (RTOS), targeting high-performance, next-generation safety-critical systems for industrial, medical, automotive and airborne markets. Combining high performance, low power, and cost-efficiency, the ARM Cortex-M4 processor is ideal for a diverse array of vertical market segments, including those […]
Autonomous driving platform eliminates pre-processing MCUs, meets SAE Level 5
Mentor, a Siemens business, today introduced the DRS360 platform – a comprehensive automated driving solution featuring breakthrough technology that captures, fuses and utilizes raw data in real time from a wide range of sensing modalities, including radar, LIDAR, vision and other sensors. The DRS360 platform delivers dramatic improvements in latency reduction, sensing accuracy and overall […]
Water-resistant capacitive touchscreen controller ICs resist EMI
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. expanded its automotive solutions portfolio with a capacitive touchscreen controller that delivers best-in-class waterproofing, glove touch and resistance to electromagnetic interference. The EMI resistance is driven by Cypress’ proprietary AutoArmor™ technology. The new Automotive TrueTouch® CYAT8165X controllers, which target screens up to 8.5 inches, join a portfolio that includes Cypress’ Automotive TrueTouch […]
Packet switches automotive-qualified to AEC-Q100 grade
Diodes, Inc. today introduced the PI7C9X2G304SLQ and PI7C9X2G404SLQ at Embedded World 2017, representing the first-ever packet switches to be automotive-qualified to AEC-Q100 grade 3. These PCI Express® (PCIe®) 3‑Port/4‑Lane and 4‑Port/4‑Lane Packet Switches are specifically designed to meet automotive industry requirements, targeting applications in infotainment, telematics and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These parts feature […]
Dual-core lockstep processors with integrated safety monitors help hit high automotive safety levels
Synopsys, Inc. announced availability of DesignWare® ARC® EM Safety Island IP, dual-core lockstep processors that simplify development of safety-critical applications and accelerate ISO 26262 certification of automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). The new Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D Ready certified DesignWare ARC EM4SI, EM6SI, EM5DSI and EM7DSI processors integrate a self-checking safety monitor as well as hardware safety features […]
Eight-bit processors feature core-independent perhipherals
The PIC18F “K42” family, which combines an extensive array of Core Independent Peripherals (CIPs), high-resolution analog, on-chip Direct Memory Access (DMA) and vectored interrupts for fast processing, is now available from Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The DMA controller enables data transfers between memory space and peripherals without Core Processing […]
