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IR rolls power MOSFETs optimized for switching applications September 06, 2010
International Rectifier (IR) has launched two power MOSFETs with low gate charge optimized for automotive switching applications including Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), Class D Audio systems, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting, and other automotive power conversion applications.
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Wind River pools avionics, automotive VxWorks platforms
September 02, 2010
Embedded system software vendor Wind River has announced to combine its separated safety critical software platforms for avionics and automotive into one product. At the same time, the company updates its VxWorks MILS platform, accommodating support for Linux as a guest operating system.
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MSC adds 78 microcontrollers from Renesas Electronics to its product portfolio
September 01, 2010
Motor control functions, encoder timer and a number of additional communication interfaces such as USB 2.0, CAN and Ethernet on one chip are offered by the new microcontrollers of the V850ES/Jx3-E product family. The USB 2.0 Host & Function interface, which is additionally provided on some MCUs, enables ...
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NXP CAN/LIN system basis chip family addresses EMC and integration
September 01, 2010
NXP Semiconductors has launched a new generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. Offering enhanced EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) performance, the UJA107xA chips meet the stringent requirements of global car OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche, Renault, Toyota ...
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Atmel rolls very small car radio chip
September 01, 2010
Atmel Corporation has developed an active antenna integrated circuit (IC) for FM car antennas, car radios and navigation applications of which the vendor claims it is the industry's smallest car radio antenna – and it has the best noise performance.
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AEC-Q100 qualified high-side power ICs aim at automotive applications
August 31, 2010
International Rectifier has launched a family of rugged 600 V ICs for energy-efficient automotive gate drive applications including Piezo and common rail injection, starter alternator, electronic power steering, fan and compressor applications.
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2A, 42V boost converter offered in automotive, military temperature grades
August 30, 2010
For applications in extreme ambient temperatures, Linear Technology has created "H-grade" and "MP-grade" versions of the LT3580, a current-mode, fixed frequency step-up DC/DC converter with internal 2A, 42V switch. The device operates from an input voltage range of 2.5V to 32V, making it suitable for ...
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MathWorks launches rapid control prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation
August 26, 2010
Solution combines software and hardware for real-time testing applications
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ADI rolls automotive-grade I˛C isolators for HEV designs
August 25, 2010
ADI's ADuM1250W hot-swappable, I˛C iCoupler digital isolators directly isolate bi-directional data eliminating the need to split transmit and receive signals into separate channels and reducing component count in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.
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Tire communicates with smartphone
August 25, 2010
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) with dashboard displays were yesterday. Automotive electronics supplier Continental has developed a TPMS that informs the driver about tire problems by means of a technology more en vogue today: The smartphone.
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