Synopsys, Inc. announced that it has enhanced the convolutional neural network (CNN) engine in its DesignWare EV6x Vision Processors to address the increasing video resolution and frame rate requirements of high-performance embedded vision applications. The CNN engine delivers up to 4.5 TeraMACs per second when implemented in 16-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technologies under typical conditions, four times […]
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32-bit MCU features unique way to configure device without CPU intervention
NXP Semiconductors N.V. introduced the LPC84x family, the latest addition to its rapidly expanding LPC800 series of 32-bit ARM 30 MHz Cortex-M0+ based microcontrollers. The family, designed to balance power, performance and price, addresses the growing demand to simplify and speed development — enabling smarter next-generation designs to be cost- and power-efficient. “We’re extremely excited […]
World’s smallest common-mode choke targets automotive Ethernet apps
TDK Corporation presents the ACT1210L common-mode choke – the world’s smallest of its type for automotive Ethernet applications. Its dimensions are just 3.2 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm, making it just half the size of the existing ACT45L choke which measures in at 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm x 2.8 mm. Series production […]
SoC handles Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, vehicle-to-vehicle comm tasks for auto apps
Marvell announced the 88W8987xA, the world’s first automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC) to integrate the latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) capabilities. This highly sophisticated wireless combo chip brings an industry-best solution for in-car Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 and 802.11p. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8119751-marvell-88w8987xa-automotive-wireless-combo-solutions/ Today’s connected cars have an unprecedented need for reliable […]
Image gallery: Cool autonomous vehicle tech at TU-Automotive Detroit
The recently wrapped-up TU-Automotive Detroit conference on autonomous and connected vehicles played host to 150 conference speakers and 3,000 people kicking tires in the 200,000-ft2 exhibition area. In the pages that follow are some of the more interesting technologies we found on display as we roamed the exhibit aisles. Taking a ride in a robotic […]
Connected car platform incorporates RTOS, 64-bit security
Green Hills Software unveiled its Platform for Secure Connected Car, featuring the industry’s most comprehensive solution for vehicle and smart city manufacturers building vehicle-to-anything (V2X) and European car-to-anything (C2X) On-Board Units (OBU) and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Together with INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS), a Green Hills Software company, and first partners Autotalks and Commsignia, this Platform […]
LTE Cat 9 networks support automotive-grade communications
Telit introduced the LE940A9 smart module, the industry’s first automotive-grade module to support LTE Advanced Category 9 (Cat 9) networks. The series offers three multi-band, multi-mode variants, including Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE), and is optimized for automobile manufacturers to deploy next generation connected car technology in top world markets. The LE940A9, the latest addition Telit’s popular xE940 family of automotive-grade modules, […]
Two-megapixel, 3 μ shutter image sensor designed for driver monitoring systems
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. introduced the OV2311, an automotive 2-megapixel, 3 μ global shutter image sensor designed for the next generation of driver monitoring systems. Leveraging OmniPixel3-GS global shutter technology and near-infrared imaging capabilities, the OV2311 offers manufacturers of semi-autonomous vehicles a high-performance, cost-effective, ISO 26262-ready imaging solution for vision-based driver monitoring systems. According to the […]
High-performance RISC processors add 2x DSP performance
Synopsys, Inc. announced the availability of the new DesignWare ARC HS4x and HS4xD processor family for high-performance embedded applications. The ARC HS44, HS46, HS48, HS45D and HS47D processors, available in single-, dual- and quad-core configurations, implement a dual-issue superscalar architecture that delivers up to 6000 DMIPS per core, making it the highest performance processor in the popular ARC HS […]
Software module simplifies high-speed infotainment In-vehicle network interfacing
A new high-speed network solution for in-vehicle infotainment with device control over Internet Protocol (IP) is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. Unified Centralized Software Stack (UNICENS) is a software module available at no charge to Microchip customers who are using Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INIC) such as the OS81118, OS81119 and any future INICs. […]
