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NEC : Automotive image processors allow real-time object detection
NEC Electronics has introduced the IMAPCAR2 image processors, intended for automotive safety mechanisms and collision-prevention systems.

Klaric : Automotive test module measures voltage and current
With the KLARI-MOD MC 2 module, Klaric GmbH introduces a new generation of electronic measurement equipment.

Micrel drives Ethernet into the Automotive World
Micrel Inc. introduced Ethernet capability into the worldwide automotive market with the launch of its family of AEC-Q100 Automotive qualified Ethernet devices. This device family offers complete flexibility when interfacing Ethernet to any desired processor via MII, RMII, SNI or PCI bus.

Current-sense amplifier features reverse-battery, load-dump protection
Maxim Integrated Products' automotive-grade high-side current-sense amplifier uses external resistors to set the voltage gain for maximum design flexibility.

Renesas MCU specializes in driver-assist systems
Renesas Technology Europe has announced the SH74504 and SH74513, 32-bit MCUs with embedded flash memory for automotive driver-assist system control applications. Designed around Renesas' SH-4A CPU *1 core, they have been developed specifically for driver-assist systems such as those capable of obstacle detection and collision avoidance.

Freescale inertia sensor improves airbag reliability
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced a family of inertia sensors that can improve performance, sensitivity, and reliability of next-gen airbag systems.

Megapixel sensor enables advanced imaging applications
Omnivision (Santa Clara, USA) has introduced a megapixel image sensor designed for image processing and sensor systems in automotive applications. Megapixel sensors are enablers for next-generation automotive look-ahead and wide-angle digital imaging applications, the company says.

Graphics controllers use APIX protocol
Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) showed part of its range of leading-edge graphics controllers and microcontrollers designed for automotive and industrial applications at Electronica.

Congatec rolls Atom-based automotive starter kit
Aiming at developers of automotive infotainment applications, board computer manufacturer Congatec AG (Deggendorf, Germany) has introduced a starter kit which includes Intel's Atom microprocessor. The kit is the result of a cooperation between Congatec, Xilinx and Wind River Systems.

TI dual-core MCU geared for auto safety applications
With dual Cortex-R4F processors, device meets IEC 61508 SIL3 or ISO26262 ASIL D safety standards for critical systems such as braking, steering, chassis and stability control, and advanced driver assistance.

Renesas : 32-bit flash MCU targets safety-critical applications
The H8SX/1725F 32-bit CISC MCU has a split embedded MONOS1 flash module, 256 KByte high speed flash for code and 16 KByte high endurance flash for data.

PFM controller family offers highly efficient DC/DC solutions
ELMOS Semiconductor AG introduces a DC/DC controller family based on PFM. The devices are ideal for applications with wide input and output range.

Raycap : Surge protector uses a rugged, fuseless design
Designated Strikesorb 40-3000 /-4000, and /-5000, Raycap's medium voltage surge protection devices (SPDs) provide continuous protection from over-voltage and other transient voltage activity.

Atmel motor driver chips feature high reliability
For always-on applications that require high reliability in rough environments, Atmel has developed two new brushless dc motor driver chips. Application examples are fuel pumps, turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation.

Simulink Fixed Point 6 targets more accurate design, simulation
Simulink upgrade delivers capabilities for designing and simulating fixed-point systems and generating optimized code for implementation, while streamlining workflows.



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