ADAS and autonomous vehicles need new datacom architectures and new attitudes. The state of California requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers to annually document and report every manual intervention by test drivers, including the cause and the vehicle’s mileage. In less than five years, these reports have demonstrated significant improvements in miles per intervention for virtually every […]
Ethernet
SoM operates in -40 °C to 85 °C range with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
Variscite announced the release of the VAR-SOM-AM62P. This cost-optimized SoM delivers robust performance for advanced multimedia applications and offers a rich set of connectivity options to meet the demands of industrial markets. Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px SoC, the VAR-SOM-AM62P integrates a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor. An […]
MPUs add graphics, audio, GbE, and time-sensitive networking
Microchip Technology announces its portfolio of SAMA7D65 MPUs based on the Arm Cortex-A7 core running up to 1 GHz and offered in a System-in-Package (SiP) with a 2 Gb DDR3L and System-on-Chip (SoC). The SAMA7D65 MPU series is designed to target Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity applications with its advanced graphic features. The graphic features of the SAMA7D65 […]
SOSA-aligned board delivers 100 GbE data plane support
The VPX7600 single-board computer integrates an Intel 11th Generation Xeon W-11000E Series processor, developed to meet Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard requirements. The 8-core processor connects to 32GB of dual-channel, soldered-down DDR4 ECC memory operating at 3200 MT/s. The Intel Gen12 UHD graphics Xe 32EU engine operates at 1.35 GHz. An NVMe M.2 […]
PCIe switch routes automotive data traffic
The Switchtec family of PCI switches from Microchip move data around a vehicle’s “data center.” With vehicles becoming more software-centric, their computing power relies on a central processor that manages other processors, often on a single board. PCI Express (PCIe) becomes the bus that transports all that vehicle data. The PCI100x Switchtec PCIe switches from […]
Edge computing MPU features post-quantum security
Microchip Technology has announced the PIC64HX family of microprocessors (MPUs). Unlike traditional MPUs, the PIC64HX is purpose-built to address the unique demands of intelligent edge designs. The latest in Microchip’s 64-bit portfolio, the PIC64HX is a high-performance, multicore 64-bit RISC-V MPU capable of advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) processing and designed with integrated Time-Sensitive […]
MIPI A-PHY v2.0 reaches 32 Gbps downlink speed for automotive applications
The MIPI Alliance has released MIPI A-PHY v2.0, an updated version of its automotive high-speed asymmetric serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical-layer interface. This new version increases the maximum downlink data rate to 32 Gigabits per second (Gbps) on a single channel, doubling the previous capacity. It also introduces an additional uplink gear supporting up to 1.6 Gbps, an eight-fold increase in […]
10Base-T1S simplifies automotive zonal architectures
By Andreas Pellkofer and Madhura Deyanda Poonacha, Analog Devices Automakers aim to provide vehicles with home-like comfort and entertainment, which raises demand for electronic control units (ECUs). Older bus technologies and electrical/electronic architectures struggle to keep up. 10Base-T1S Ethernet is transforming cars into fully connected experiences. Automotive electronic control units (ECUs), which control each component […]
10Base-T1S/L connects sensors in cars and buildings
IEEE 802.3cg defines these two Ethernet flavors, which deliver data and power over a single pair of wires. In 2019, IEEE published 802.3cg, which added clauses 146 and 147 to its Ethernet 802.3 standard, which created 10Base-T1S (short reach) and 10Base-T1L (long reach). These two Ethernet flavors can serve vehicles and industry, respectively, where few […]
MCU support ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 standards with flexible security and connectivity options
Microchip Technology has announced the release of a new family of PIC32CK 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to help developers comply with new cybersecurity requirements. The PIC32CK MCUs feature an integrated Hardware Security Module (HSM) subsystem and Arm Cortex-M33 core with TrustZone technology, providing a secure environment for applications. The PIC32CK SG is the first 32-bit […]
