http://autoelectronics.com/ en-us http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/engine_transmission_control/managing-stack-size-for-automotive-embedded-systems-1023 Today’s sophisticated vehicles leverage embedded systems for everything from infotainment to powertrain management. Even low-end automobiles incorporate scores of electronic control units (ECUs). engine_transmission_control Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:48:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/security_safety/active_safety/powering-the-future-of-automotive-innovation-0612 The future of the automotive industry is being shaped by the tech-savvy, digitally connected generation, positioning automotive innovation as the nexus point where the latest in mobile, entertainment, navigation and safety technologies meet. active_safety Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:33:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/telematics/navigation_systems/navigating-with-more-than-just-gps-0517 The resurgence of the automotive industry has come with strong buyer interest in technology to improve safety, convenience and awareness in the automobile. GPS is one such technology that has strong consumer demand. navigation_systems Thu, 17 May 2012 15:10:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/Hybrid_Electric_Vehicles/autosar-methodology-breaks-down-complex-auto-system-design-0516 Thanks to standardized interfaces, this software infrastructure works within all vehicle domains, thus boosting efficiency and minimizing failures. Hybrid_Electric_Vehicles Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/security_safety/physics-failure-durability-simulations-0405 Automotive electronics systems are becoming increasing complex and essential to the proper and safe operation of cars and trucks as vehicle controls for basic operation and safety functions are increasingly being implemented by electronic modules. security_safety Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:25:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/data_buses/v6-plm-dassault-systems-engineering-assault-vehicle-design-0811 As Moore’s Law continues to perpetuate, so too does the complexity of vehicular electronics systems data_buses Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:40:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/infotainment/consumer_electronics/computer-seats-six-gets-30-miles-gallon-0811 Mobile software management and mobile-virtualization technology pave the way for manufacturers to move from the connected car to the managed car. consumer_electronics Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:15:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/power_semiconductors_modules/automotive-power-requirements-0511 Leakage currents in key-off mode to high-voltage control for hybrid and electric vehicles spawn a number of new or enhanced power technologies. power_semiconductors_modules Wed, 11 May 2011 12:10:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/security_safety/active_safety/maturation-through-updates-modifications-020811 Maturation through updates and modifications could turn MOST150 into the standard of choice for safety-critical applications active_safety Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:40:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/infotainment/voice_recognition/carmakers-intent-transforming-role-software-020111 Carmakers are intent on transforming the role of software, customers’ perceptions, and the automotive environment as a whole voice_recognition Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:32:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/instrumentation/weighing-tradeoffs-between-automotive-121410 Safety measures move to minimize driver distraction, creating a flurry of innovations with the world of automotive electronics instrumentation Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:20:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/telematics/wireless_connectivity/wireless-advances-enrich-experience-112910 From safety measures to game playing, the automotive industry continues to incorporate and search for new methods and systems to satiate the consumer’s voracious telematics appetite wireless_connectivity Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:20:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/security_safety/sensors/sensor-increase-safety-system-performance-081710 The first step towards a great control system – great sensors sensors Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:34:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/engine_transmission_control/comparing-in-house-commerical-solutions-071910 The functional testing of automotive electronic control modules (ECMs) presents many challenges, mainly due to the physical loads connected to ECMs: solenoids, motors, spark plugs, electromechanical transducers and so on engine_transmission_control Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:02:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/avoiding-emc-problems-041210 While electromagnetic compatibility is frequently regarded as a importantly issue for any electronic system, its potential to disrupt critical automotive systems has lead to numerous industry specifications and standards to avoid problems. This article explores EMC/EMI issues, provides a few solutions to common problems, a systems approach to dealing with EMC and identifies several specifications news Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:19:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/motion_control/turn-on-power-032310 When automakers add more electronic features to differentiate their vehicles, they have to consider the impact on the vehicle’s power supply. Some new systems, such as stop-start systems and regenerative braking are being added to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. To simplify the power management task in all systems, suppliers continue to introduce more efficient products and use techniques that reduce power consumption. More area efficient, dual-sided cooling packages for power MOSFETs, the use switching technology in Class D audio amplifiers and LED headlights are examples of industry efforts to use less power motion_control Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/benefits-using-decentralized-architecture-02182010 Today’s automobile manufacturers are actively working toward reducing vehicle weight in an effort to help reduce CO2 emission levels and increase fuel efficiency body_electronics Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:54:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/hybrid_electric_vehicles/25-kilos-of-pure-energy-102709 Developing an efficient battery management system for the Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID hybrid_electric_vehicles Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:49:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/telematics/wireless_connectivity/connected-car-0916 For automakers and automotive suppliers, the trend toward ubiquitous connectivity presents many opportunities, but also many challenges wireless_connectivity Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:09:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/hybrid_electric_vehicles/model-based-design-for-hybrid-electric-vehicles-081109 Energy security, fuel prices, and environmental concerns have increased pressure on the automotive industry to create energy-efficient and environment-friendly vehicle designs. Research in the last decade and a half has led to a range of vehicle designs based on electric drives hybrid_electric_vehicles Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:11:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/data_buses/serdes-test-strat-minimize-emi-emc-0803 In automotive applications, testing for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is an important part of design verification for serializer/deserializer (SerDes) devices. EMI and EMC must be considered early in the design cycle to prevent needless revisions. This article offers basic concepts and guidelines on preparing a SerDes system for EMI/EMC testing. data_buses Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:54:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/instrumentation/digital-instrument-clusters-0727 Digital instrument clusters are poised to supersede analog clusters in next-generation vehicles. This may seem surprising at first, since digital clusters require higher-end CPUs and much more software than their analog counterparts, not to mention large LCD panels. Why, then, are automakers adopting them? instrumentation Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/security_safety/warning_systems/automotive-vision-systems-71409 In today’s automobiles, manufacturers competitively blend performance and custom features with cutting-edge safety technology. warning_systems Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:08:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/altia_hmi_tools_0528 HMI development and code generation tools from Altia Inc. were used to develop display screens for the virtual instrument cluster in Land Rover’s 2010 Range Rover. news Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/equus_gets_most_0528 SMSC said Hyundai has selected SMSC’s MOST networking technology as part of the infotainment system for the Hyundai EQUUS. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:57:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/upcoming-events-0528 news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:57:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/constant_current_regulators_0528 ON Semiconductor has introduced the NSI45 series of two-terminal linear constant current regulators for driving current in automotive and other LED lighting applications. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:55:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/antenna_offers_efficiencies_0528 Taoglas has introduced the PA-25 Anam, a six-band, surface-mount antenna that delivers efficiency of over 50% on all bands in a 36x6x5 mm ceramic design suited for automotive applications. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:53:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/rotary_encoder_ic_0528 austriamicrosystems has introduced the AS5163, a magnetic rotary encoder IC designed to satisfy automotive requirements in angle sensing applications such as throttle or gas-pedal systems where robust IC protection is essential. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:50:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/nxp_can_transceivers_0528 NXP Semiconductors has introduced two high-speed CAN (HS-CAN) transceivers, TJA1042 and TJA1051, for HS-CAN applications up to 1 Mbit/s. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:48:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/microautobox_eases_prototyping_0528 dSPACEh as introduced the MicroAutoBox 1401/1507 a prototyping solution for gateway and bypassing applications in electronic control unit (ECU) development. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:44:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/liion_offers_density_0528 Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd. have developed a lithium-ion battery with power density of 4,500 W/kg, which is 1.7 times the output of the company’s mass-produced, automotive lithium-ion batteries. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:41:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/lis_battery_technology_0528 Sion Power Corporation and BASF SE are collaborating to accelerate the commercialization of Sion Power’s proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology for the electric vehicle (EV) market and other high-energy applications. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:35:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/cars_with_telematics_0528 ABI Research expects global penetration rates for telematics services in new cars to reach 12% in 2010 and 43% in 2014. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:28:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/vendors_support_design Three automotive design tool vendors, dSPACE, National Instruments, and The MathWorks, are providing more than $2,300,000 hardware and software to student teams participating in EcoCAR, the three-year vehicle technology competition for engineering students. news Thu, 28 May 2009 13:22:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/argonne_speeds_simulations_0514 The MathWorks said that Argonne National Laboratory used tools from The MathWorks – Parallel Computing Toolbox and MATLAB Distributed Computing Server – to help reduce from two weeks to one day the simulation time of models built with the Powertrain System Analysis Toolkit (PSAT). news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:54:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/ir_offers_powertrain_0514 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS2003S, a 200V IC for low, mid, and high-voltage automotive applications including automotive pre-charge switch and stepper drives and DC-DC converters. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:51:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/piccolo_features_accelerator_0514 AEC Q100-qualified Piccolo TMS320F2803x microcontrollers from Texas Instruments feature a 32-bit floating-point math accelerator that operates independently of the device’s C28x core and provides direct access to on-chip peripherals and parallel execution of algorithms. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:47:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/converter_draws_current_0514 Texas Instruments’ automotive-qualified TPS54362-Q1 is a DC/DC step-down converter that combines a 3.6V to 48V input voltage range, support for transients up to 60V, switching frequency up to 2MHz, and quiescent current of 65µA in an HTSSOP-20 package. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:44:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/jazz_based_platform_0514 IBM has introduced Rational Team Webtop, a web-based user interface for its Jazz-based systems and software platform. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:40:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/fujitsu_technology_paper_0514 Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. has published a technology backgrounder entitled “How the 1394 Automotive Network Simplifies Infotainment Delivery.” news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:36:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/3d_road_geomtery_0514 Intermap Technologies has completed production of a dataset of 3D road vectors for Germany. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:28:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/zf_continental_partner_0514 ZF and Continental are collaborating to develop and produce hybrid drives for commercial vehicles. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:20:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/nec_renesas_merge_0514 NEC Electronics and Renesas Technology Corp., both major suppliers of automotive semiconductors, plan to merge in about a year, with NEC the surviving entity. news Thu, 14 May 2009 12:17:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/motion_control/mechatronic_test_making Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electrical, and software technologies to achieve the performance goals of the system. This combination of technologies forms an ideal synergy, with each contributing key elements to the overall goal of greater performance. The mechanical hardware provides the heavy lifting: force, torque, and mechanical displacement. The software provides the intelligence motion_control Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/electrical_power_systems/startup-spawns-electric-vehicle-powertrains-0501 Electric vehicles are certainly not a new idea, but in the past few years, companies have become more serious about building them for mass consumption. As sometimes happens, certain companies can look at old ideas in new ways. Such is the case with Adura, which recently announced its new era electric powertrain called MESA. MESA stands for modular, electronic, scalable architecture. Essentially, Adura electrical_power_systems Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/body_electronics/data_buses/modeling-tomorrows-networks-0501 Design engineers must balance conflicting needs for differentiation and cost reduction while they learn to employ new technologies data_buses Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/electrical_power_systems/regenerative-braking-free-0501 Regenerative braking is an integral part of hybrid and electric vehicles. In a micro hybrid, regenerative braking adds more than the basic stop-start system to improve mpg. However, regenerative braking is not limited to hybrids. Other vehicles can take advantage of the kinetic energy captured from deceleration. ENERGY RECOVERY IN HYBRIDS Using the propulsion motor in hybrid, electric and plug-in electrical_power_systems Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/tools_model_roadster_0430 Tesla Motors used model-based design tools from The MathWorks to develop the 2008 Tesla Roadster. news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:07:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/toolbox_enables_creativity_0430 The MathWorks introduced Vehicle Network Toolbox, which connects MATLAB directly to a vehicle’s CAN network, thus eliminating the need for additional connectivity tools or time, and creating an environment for streamlining test, verification, and analysis activities. news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:04:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/autosar_design_environment_0430 Mentor Graphics has launched Volcano Vehicle Systems Architect (VSA), for AUTOSAR-based system and embedded software design with support for FlexRay, CAN & LIN network protocols. news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:57:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/lead-story/controller_for_hd_0430 Fujitsu Microelectronics America has introduced a 1394 automotive controller that transmits high-definition video over 1394 Automotive in-vehicle multimedia networks at 800 Mbps. lead-story Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:51:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/qnx_expands_platform_0430 QNX Software is offering board support packages (BSPs) for automotive reference boards and development platforms, including the Texas Instruments Jacinto, Renesas Technology SH7723-EVM and SH7786-EVM, and Freescale MPC5121E, i.MX25 ADS, i.MX31 ADS, and i.MX35 ADS. news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:45:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/bluetooth_offers_transer_0430 The Bluetooth SIG has formally adopted Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 High Speed), which includes the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) for data transfers at approximately 24 Mbps. news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:26:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/electric-powertrain-0421 A new electric powertrain, dubbed MESA™ (Modular, Electronic, Scalable Architecture) powertrain, has been designed for use in series hybrid, all electric and fuel cell mass transportation buses, large utility vehicles and other automotives. powertrain Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:27:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/garmin_navigation_offered_0416 Garmin (www.garmin.com) said its automotive OEM division will provide in-dash navigation for the MY2011 Chrysler Grand Cherokee. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:07:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/linear_dual_converter_0416 Linear Technology (www.linear.com) has introduced an H-grade version of its LT3509, a dual channel, current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 36V, 1A power switches in an MSOP-16E package. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:03:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/ir_introduces_ic_0416 International Rectifier (www.irf.com) has introduced the AUIRS4427S, a dual low-side driver IC for low- mid- and high-voltage automotive applications including general-purpose motor drives, automotive DC-DC converters, and hybrid powertrain drives. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:01:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/tools_for_autosar_0416 The MathWorks (www.mathworks.com) and Vector Informatik (www.vector.com) are collaborating to enable the interoperability of their tools for AUTOSAR (www.autosar.org) applications. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:28:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/multicore_applications_coming_0416 Requirements for more processing power and for redundancy, especially in safety critical applications, is beginning to drive automotive industry demand for multi-core processors, according to Dr. Kay Stepper, director of marketing and product planning for Chassis Systems Control at Robert Bosch LLC (www.bosch.com). news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:25:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/telematics_ecosystem_planned_0416 HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital (www.ibiquity.com) is striving to build an ecosystem to support telematics applications for the technology. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:21:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/noel_hughes_partner_0416 The Noel Group (www.noelgroup.com) and HUGHES Telematics (www.hughestelematics.com) are partnering to provide Noel Group’s MyAssist personal assistance services to drivers of HUGHES Telematics-equipped vehicles. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:19:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/isuppli_ranks_bosch_0416 Despite a 6.1% decline in revenue, Robert Bosch GmbH (www.bosch.com) remained the leading supplier of automotive Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) last year, recording $160 million in MEMS pressure sensor sales, according to iSuppli Corp. (www.isuppli.com). news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:59:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/a123_secures_credit_0416 A123Systems (www.a123systems.com) has secured more than $100 million in refundable tax credits from the state of Michigan and has selected Livonia as one of the sites where it is planning to base new production plants. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:56:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/industry_recommends_updates_0416 The Automotive Industry Action Group (www.aiag.org) and the Strategic Automotive Standards Industry Group (www.sasig.com) have published recommendations focused on aligning engineering change management (ECM) practices and processes for the automotive industry. news Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:45:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/modules_for_telematics_0402 Sierra Wireless (www.sierrawireless.com) said that Magneti Marelli (www.magnetimarelli.com) has selected Sierra Wireless MC5727V mobile broadband embedded modules for integration into its telematics products developed for safety, entertainment and satellite navigation applications. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:08:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/cinterion_meets_standards_0402 Cinterion Wireless Modules (www.cinterion.com) has introduced its sixth generation of automotive M2M cellular communication modules. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:58:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/simulink_design_optimization_0402 The MathWorks has announced the availability of Simulink Design Optimization, which gives modeling and control engineers the ability to optimize Simulink model parameters automatically. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:54:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/qnx_updates_software_0402 QNX (www.qnx.com) has released a new version (1.3) of its Aviage Acoustic Processing Suite for automotive handsfree systems. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:50:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/topology_mapping_tool_0402 PolyCore Software (www.polycoresoftware.com) has introduced Poly-Mapper, an Eclipse GUI-based communications topology mapping tool for use with multicore processors. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:46:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/electric_car_growth_0402 New investment activity could create annual demand for three million battery electric cars, generating over $1.1 billion of new semiconductor demand, according to a Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) report, “Battery Electric Vehicles: Will New Activity Drive Market Out Of Niche? news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:41:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/obstacle_detection_imminent_0402 The promise of road-infrastructure-based traffic management may still be years away, but ABI Research (www.abiresearch.com) sees some automotive manufacturers moving ahead with autonomous radar-based obstacle detection systems to increase driver and pedestrian safety. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:31:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/digital_video_routing_0402 Altera (www.altera.com) and National Semiconductor (www.national.com) are developing raphics interconnect solutions for digital video in automotive infotainment and driver-assistance applications. news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:27:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/gm_selects_mitsubishi_0319 General Motors (www.gm.com) has selected Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (www.meaa-mea.com) to supply components for Chevrolet Camaro V6 and V8 engines. The Mitsubishi unit will supply starters for both engines and ignition coils for the V8. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:22:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/climate_control_seat_0319 Amerigon (wwww.amerigon.com) said its actively heated and cooled Climate Control Seat system is available as an option in the front seats of the 2009 Infiniti G Convertible, which is expected in showrooms this summer. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:20:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/fujitsu_chooses_arm_0319 Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH (www.fujitsu.com/emea) has signed a licensing agreement with ARM (www.arm.com) to use the ARM Cortex-R4F processor in automotive applications including safety and chassis. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:18:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/led_protection_devices_0319 California Micro Devices (www.cmd.com) has introduced the LuxGuard family of devices for electrostatic discharge protection and thermal management for high power, ultra high brightness (UHB) light emitting diode (LED) lighting applications. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:16:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/decarta_launches_navigation_0319 Location-Based Services (LBS) supplier deCarta has launched a real-time, two-way European connected navigation (CNAV) solution, including software and service, for personal navigation devices (PNDs) and smart phones as well as to automotive OEMs, in-vehicle service providers, mobile network providers and handset manufacturers. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:14:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/digital_audio_gateway_0319 Atmel (www.atmel.com) has introduced a digital audio gateway reference design for its 32-bit AVR32 flash microcontroller. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:12:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/synopses_offers_management_0319 Synopsys (www.synopsys.com) has introduced Yield Explorer, a yield management product that expedites the discovery and mitigation of yield limiters in leading-edge integrated circuits. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:09:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/hughes_completes_testing_0319 HUGHES Telematics said it has completed the initial testing of its in-Drive aftermarket solution in Europe. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:08:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/sensys_wireless_sensors_0319 Sensys Networks (www.sensysnetworks.com) said its wireless sensors, based on Texas Instruments (www.ti.com) MSP430F14x and MSP430F16x microcontrollers, have operated accurately and reliably in traffic management applications for more than ten years. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:05:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/savings_from_navigation_0319 Ricardo (www.ricardo.com) said its Sentience research project indicates that 5-24% fuel savings are possible by integrating Internet-enabled mobile phone communications, GPS, and advanced mapping data with the car's hybrid control system. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/tracking_pnd_connectivity_0319 The Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) Automotive Multimedia and Communications service report, “PNDs Get Connected” predicts that TomTom will lead the way, as at least 25% of the US and European portable navigation device (PND) market gets connected by either wireless or WiFi connections by the year 2015. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:57:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/alliance_seeks_platform_0319 Eight automakers and suppliers are collaborating in the GENIVI Alliance (www.genivi.org) to drive the development of an open source in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) reference platform the firms hope will reduce time-to-market and total cost of ownership. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:52:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/mjtsa_rearview_report_0319 Commenting on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) last month, IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) said the possibility of a camera in every vehicle sold in the U.S. does not seem too far-fetched. news Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:48:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/stmicro_selects_mentor_0305 Mentor Graphics (www.mentor.com) said that STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) has adopted Mentor’s TestKompress automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) product into its standard 65nm and 45nm design kits. news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:28:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/valeo_multicamera_system_0305 BMW (www.bmw.com) has selected a Valeo (www.valeo.com) multi-camera system for BMW’s 7 Series. news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:23:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/mcus_target_driver_0305 Texas Instruments (www.ti.com) has introduced the TMS320C2834x Delfino microcontroller family, which offers double the floating point performance of existing TMS320C2000 devices plus 516KB of single cycle access RAM memory and 65ps high resolution pulse width modulation (PWM) outputs among other features appropriate for driver assistance applications. news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:06:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/atmel_introduces_solution_0305 Atmel (www.atmel.com) has introduced the ATA6617, the first device in a proposed family of System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for LIN automotive networking applications. news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:59:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/nuance_offers_entry_0305 Nuance Communications, Inc. (www.nuance.com/automotive) is making One-Shot Destination Entry technology available for Microsoft Auto (www.microsoft.com). news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/delphi_demos_display_0305 Engineers from Delphi’s (www.delphi.com) technical centre in Illkirch, France developed a new head-up display and a haptic display for designer Franco Sbarro’s “Orbital Hybrid” concept car. news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:52:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/lead-story/qnx_introduces_framework_0305 Embedded operating systems developer QNX Software Systems (www.qnx.com) has introduced an automotive application development framework called QNX CAR that leverages technology from QNX and suppliers in its ecosystem to speed automakers’ time to market. lead-story Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/bosch_names_president_0305 Tim Frasier has been named regional president of Automotive Electronics in North America for Robert Bosch LLC (www.bosch.com). news Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:06:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/mag/building_real_pc_in_cars_0409 When Bill Gates and Paul Allen started Microsoft over 30 years ago, they talked about a PC on every desk and in every home. I don't think they envisioned a PC in every car. But that seems to be coming to fruition as well. I'm not talking about taking your laptop with you for a spin, but something that's built into the car that's more flexible than today's systems. A case in point is a next-generation mag Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/tools_tandem_0409 Electronic application development work continues despite dire conditions in the auto industry and, arguably now more than ever, engineers need robust tools to help them deliver quality work in less time. Tool vendors are responding by providing links to complementary products, leveraging and customizing solutions for large customers. Some vendors have expanded their portfolios to the extent that powertrain Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/powertrain/boosting_fuel_economy_0409 Making a major transition to higher efficiency vehicles, Ford announced its EcoBoost strategy at the North American International Auto Show in January. Three vehicles with a V-6 version of EcoBoost technology will go into production later this year. At the January show, Ford also displayeda concept vehicle that extends the technology to an even more fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine. Using a variety powertrain Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/toeliner_increases_control_0219 Toellner Electronic Instruments (www.toellner-usa.com) has increased the bandwidth of the analog control option on its 8810 Series of programmable arbitrary power generators to 70kHz for improved simulation of noisy environments for electronics in vehicles. news Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:02:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/instruments_span_bandwidth_0219 LeCroy Corporation (www.lecroy.com) has introduced the 8 Zi Series of WaveMaster digital oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers, and disk drive analyzers. news Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:58:00 CDT http://autoelectronics.com/news/laird_introduces_antenna_0219 Laird Technologies, Inc. (www.lairdtech.com) has introduced a “shark fin” style modular antenna assembly for automotive vehicles. The patented antenna offers SDARS, GPS, AMPS, and PCS antenna coverage in one package. news Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:56:00 CDT