Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a real-time simulation that enables designers to test embedded code for EV chargers without needing the actual system hardware. It speeds development efforts and reduces development costs. This article begins with an overview of HIL testing and onboard chargers (OBCs), looks at specific types of HIL testing applied to OBCs, and […]
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EE Training Day: ADAS domain controllers and transition to central compute
ADAS domain controller trends bring more compute to the central ADAS ECU and reduce edge computing, leading to fully centralized compute modules in the next decade. This webinar covers the prevalent levels of autonomy today, how the new architectural trends align with increasing compute and autonomy features, and the impact of SW-defined vehicle trends in […]
Zonal E/E will transform automotive architectures
The transition from numerous ECUs to zones will occur over several years from roughly 2025 to 2030. Each OEM will use its own architecture. Long before the smartphone, the number of interconnected electronics and electrical equipment on automobiles, especially high-end vehicles, led pundits to describe a car as a computer on wheels or a digital […]
MCUs optimized for EV control apps
NXP Semiconductors announced a new S32K39 series of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for electric vehicle (EV) control applications. The modern S32K39 MCUs take electrification into the future with high-speed and high-resolution control for increased power efficiency to extend the driving range and provide a smoother EV driving experience. The S32K39 MCUs include networking, security, and […]
Driver software speeds EV battery management system development
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced an AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver (CDD) software module for designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) in electric vehicles (EVs). The new software pairs with Renesas’ industry-leading ISL78714 Li-Ion battery management IC to speed design and optimize the performance of next-generation systems. The CDD software is designed to work with Renesas’ Winning […]
