Automotive

Advanced embedded system solutions provider, Cypress Semiconductor, has announced a new series in its Traveo automotive microcontroller (MCU) family with more memory to support a hybrid instrument cluster with 3D graphics and up to six traditional gauges, as well as a head-up display. The highly integrated, single-chip devices in the S6J32xEK series include an advanced 3D and 2.5D graphics engine and provide scalability with Cypress’ l...

At a High Wycombe engineering company many years ago, Ray Harris started out on a five year mould and tool making apprenticeship, at just 16 years old. After two years he left as much of this type of work was being offshored and he could see little future in it. Harris moved to a nearby subcontractor that specialised in supplying components for Formula 1 and has worked in the industry ever since, both in the supply chain and in-house for two lead...

  A railway-ready version of Elma Electronic's Cisco-enabled family of rugged systems has been developed for the network edge. It is designed to meet EN 50155, the new NetSys-5304 can be easily included within railway operations, either by the wayside or within the train itself.

With the announcement of two new highly integrated 1.0MP CMOS image sensing products, ON Semiconductor continues to make advances within the rapidly growing automotive imaging sector. The new parts provide a complete solution with the image sensor and processing functionality integrated within a low power system-on-chip (SoC) that simplifies and speeds adoption in applications such as rear and surround view cameras.

No matter what the hour and conditions rail workers are trackside. Whilst performing their work they can use hand-held devices to send on-the-spot reports when they encounter anything untoward that raises safety concerns. The result is a huge, expanding and potentially very valuable database of these ‘close calls’ and it could make a big contribution to improvements in railway safety.

TRACe transportation computing products from Kontron have been chosen by Centum Adetel Transportation Solution (CATS) for its complete information solution. A system integrator of advanced embedded transportation systems, Centum Adetel Transportation Solution selected Kontron's TRACe products for its enhanced information, entertainment and security features.

  Extending its range of motorsport connectors, Esterline Connection Technologies – SOURIAU has introduced the 8STA 01. "SOURIAU's 8STA series for motorsport activities is based on MIL-DTL-38999, which is recognised as a standard specification for aeronautical connectors," said Samuel Tournier, 8STA Product Manager.

An unwavering goal to maximise safety in high-speed rail travel has led NSK to provide more than half of century of innovations that date back to the very first generation of Shinkansen bullet trains in Japan. Indeed, advanced development programmes have continued apace to the present day. This is because the latest-generation trains are getting even faster, which places yet higher demands on bearing technologies.

  If you are a regular train commuter you will understand the struggle of poor mobile phone connectivity across major rail lines. So the news that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond recently announced a £300m investment to improve rail infrastructure across Northern England, will be music to your ears.

  Fibre optic cables could make a major contribution to the safety and maintenance of railways. Installed alongside the tracks, they are capable of detecting a huge range of soundwaves that might signify the early emergence of problems, such as damage to the rails.