Automotive

INOVA Semiconductors today launches its next generation APIX2 Automotive PIXel link technology for the transmission of multiple data formats over one link. APIX2 is fully backward compatible to 1st generation APIX products. It extends the bandwidth to 3 Gbit/s, facilitating the transmission of multiple data streams - completely independent of each other - over a 4-wire STP copper cable. A 100 Mbit Ethernet channel can also be implemented. APIX2 u...

Since its WLAN origins in 1998, ATHEROS has created a leading role for itself in the Bluetooth, Powerline, GPS and Ethernet markets as a result of its outstanding expertise in the design of HF, mixed signal and digital ICs. The full range of ATHEROS ICs for WLAN, Bluetooth, Powerline, GPS and Ethernet is now available from CODICO.

The Bosch SMP13x model series is the first time the company has offered integrated medium-pressure sensors for the automotive sector. These are sensors for pressure in the 10 to 100 bar range. The product range of the globally operating automotive supplier previously included sensors for the low-pressure range up to 10 bar and high-pressure sensors for 140 to well over 2,000 bar. The first SMP137 model measures up to 70 bar and meets very high qu...

SMSC today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the new BMW X1 compact SUV and MINI Cooper Clubman models. MOST is the standard network for the infotainment systems across almost the full range of BMW platforms. With these latest design wins, MOST is now adopted in over 80 vehicle models on the road today.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its new power management chip for car body applications. The device addresses the carmakers’ challenge to reduce the stand-by current consumption (quiescent current), at a time when the number of power-consuming products in the car is continuously increasing. It also provides comprehensive fail-safe functionality with reduced external components and optimized overall system cost.

Silicon Laboratories has announced a new line of C8051F5xx automotive-qualified microcontrollers (MCUs) that enable a dramatic reduction in system cost and footprint in body electronics applications. The highly integrated C8051F5xx family eliminates the need for discrete analog components and offers industry-leading throughput, reducing code size and further lowering system cost. The new pin- and software-compatible 8-bit devices are ideal for co...

NXP Semiconductors today announced the release of the UJA107x family, its second generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. The UJA107x SBCs optimize the performance, power consumption and cost of electronic control units (ECUs) for a broad range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, climate control, seat control, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive lighting, rain/light sensors, parking assist...

NEC Electronics has announced the availability of new system-on-chips (SoCs), the EC-4260 (NaviEngine-MID) and EC-4250 (NaviEngine-mini) for use in automotive infotainment systems. The new devices have the performance, peripheral set, and software ecosystem to meet the demands of high performance applications such as navigation, infotainment, and telematics systems. NEC Electronics first introduced the EC-4270 (NaviEngine) with four embedded CPU ...

SMSC a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST(r)) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment network for the Toyota Mark X, Sai hybrid sedan and Land Cruiser Prado as well as the Lexus LS luxury sedan. The Toyota Mark X and Sai will be distributed in the Japanese market and the Toyota Prado and Lexus LS will be...

At SPS/IPC/Drives, Kontron unveiled its first longtime available in-vehicle PC, based on the Intel Atom Z530 processor and Intel System Controller Hub US15W, with a flexible PCI/104 socket for ultra flat and space-saving PCI/104 expansion cards. Further options for customization include 2 PCIe Mini Card Slots for custom specific options such as GPS, GSM/UMTS, and WLAN.