Aptiv PLC announced its next-generation Level 1-3 capable ADAS platform. Aptiv has been leading the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for more than 20 years, from launching the industry’s first radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system in 1999 to its autonomous driving joint venture, Motional, which will be among the first to put fully driverless vehicles on […]
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Development platform meets new vehicle architecture demands
NXP Semiconductors has announced BlueBox 3.0, a new and expanded version of NXP’s flagship safe Automotive High-Performance Compute (AHPC) development platform. Designed for software application development and validation ahead of silicon device availability, BlueBox 3.0 now offers a flexible way to address user-defined vehicles, safety Level 2+ (L2+) automated driving, and the evolving vehicle architectures […]
High-rez automotive viewing camera ICs add cybersecurity features
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced during CES the OX03F10 automotive image sensor. This sensor expands OmniVision’s next-generation ASIL-C viewing camera family with higher 3MP resolution and cybersecurity features that are required as vehicle designers make the transition from Level 2 and 3 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to higher levels of autonomy. The OX03F10 also maintains the family’s unique […]
MEMS motion sensor/software combo targets smart TV, robotics, AR/VR, wearables, IoT apps
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense ICM-40627 and ICM-42688-V high-performance MEMS motion tracking solutions (6-axis IMU + dedicated software library). As a leader in consumer IoT, TDK continues to provide a complete suite of SmartMotion sensor solutions for a broad range of consumer and IoT applications. In addition, a comprehensive development platform, the […]
Low-power MEMS barometric pressure sensor targets drone, IoT apps
TDK Corporation announces the InvenSense ICP-20100 platform, the latest technology advancement in the SmartPressure product family. The ICP-20100 is a barometric pressure sensor based on MEMS capacitive technology, improving our lead in the development of ultra-low noise at the lowest power and progressing our industry-leading relative accuracy, sensor throughput, and temperature stability. The ICP-20100 achieves […]
Low-power microphones inclkude wake-on-sound feature
TDK Corporation introduces the InvenSense T5838, the latest technological breakthrough in the SmartSound product family. The T5838 is the world’s lowest power Pulse Density Modulation (PDM), multi-mode MEMS microphone with high AOP and high SNR for smartphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, IoT, and other consumer devices. The microphone offers an exceptionally efficient 130 µA ultra-low […]
Reference design provides lane-level positioning accuracy via radar
TDK Corporation announces the partnership of Trusted Positioning Inc. (TPI), a TDK Group Company, and Uhnder. TPI and Uhnder have partnered to develop a localization reference design with world-class accuracy and performance with Uhnder’s software-defined digital radar sensor and TPI’s AUTO positioning software. The combined solution provides lane-level positioning accuracy in urban areas where GNSS […]
ASIL-rate IMU optimized for autonomous vehicle apps
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the InvenSense IAM-20685, the latest release in the SmartAutomotive product family. The IAM-20686 is a new ASIL-B monolithic 6-axis MEMS IMU developed in compliance with ISO 26262. Taking advantage of TDK’s proprietary MEMS fabrication platform and technology, the IAM-20685 features a highly integrated single-chip 6-axis MEMS gyroscope and accelerometer […]
Neural net ICs target audio and sensor processing apps
Syntiant Corp. announced the availability of its Syntiant NDP120 Neural Decision Processor (NDP), the latest generation of special-purpose chips for audio and sensor processing for always-on applications in battery-powered devices. The NDP120 applies neural processing to run multiple applications simultaneously with minimal battery power consumption, including echo-cancellation, beamforming, noise suppression, speech enhancement, speaker identification, keyword […]
Smartphone image sensors combine 1-micron pixels, ultra-high gain, multi-sampling de-noise
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced in advance of CES the OV40A, a 40MP, 1.0-micron pixel image sensor that features super high gain and de-noise technologies for the best-in-class low light camera performance in the 1/1.7” optical format. This sensor also offers multiple high dynamic range (HDR) options for the best quality still and video captures. Additionally, it supports 1080p slow-motion and high-speed video captures at […]