Automotive

Microtune, Inc today announced that its multi-standard automotive antenna amplifier, the MT119 is being deployed in the automobiles of BYD Co., Ltd. (www.byd.com) of Shenzhen, China. The MT1119 is currently used in BYD’s fuel-based sedans and all-electric vehicles. It is planned for rollout in BYD’s most popular-selling compact models by March and in all BYD models by year end.

As electronic content in cars continues to increase, energy management, safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) robustness have become critical requirements for in-vehicle networks. Freescale Semiconductor today announced its next generation of system basis chips (SBCs) to address these issues. The SBC devices integrate an energy management module to power microcontrollers (MCUs), transceiver interfaces to connect with in-vehicle networks ...

At Embedded World 2010, Xilinx and Inova Semiconductors introduced an Automotive Pixel Link (APIX(R)) IP solution for the Xilinx(R) Automotive (XA) family of low-cost Spartan(R)-6 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The configurable core supports multiple high-bandwidth video and communications links in a single device to transfer high-quality, real-time video from two or more cameras or processing units to in-vehicle displays. This highly in...

Atmel announced several new devices to enable an automotive designer to easily develop lower-cost designs with enhanced connectivity, improved safety and increased Li-Ion battery life. These solutions will enable automotive designers to create innovative automotive applications with a Li-Ion battery management solution featuring active cell balancing, LIN transceiver families with ultra-low power wake-up management, a single-chip car access devic...

Atmel claimed the first standard product capacitive touch controller in the industry that is fully qualified for the automotive market. Based on the patented QTouch capacitive touch technology for buttons, sliders and wheels, the AT42QT1110 is a ready-to-use 11-key capacitive touch controller that meets all device specification requirements for the automotive industry. These products are ideal for automobile applications such as global positionin...

Atmel announced the availability of the new single-chip AES-128 immobilizer and remote keyless entry AVR microcontroller for combi-key applications. This combi-key application will enable a fully integrated solution for automotive manufacturers and consumers seeking an easier to use, integrated system. Atmel's ATA5795 is specifically targeted for high-volume, uni-directional car keys, while the immobilizer and the remote keyless entry functions a...

ARM, announced today their Elected Charter seat on the board of directors of the GENIVI Alliance. ARM’s engagement in GENIVI is part of its overarching strategy to enable consumers with the same user experience across all forms of entertainment equipment, wherever and whenever they want.

PREMO has enlarged its broad range of transponders including its newest TOM1203LP series, a low profile, high performance, and robust transponder coil for automotive applications.

Analog Devices announced today that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) has adopted ADI’s iCoupler digital isolators to develop a safe, reliable and efficient Li-ion battery power system for the next-generation EV, the “i-MiEV” all-electric vehicle. Mitsubishi Motors describes the vehicle as the ultimate eco-car that produces no CO2 emissions. Powered by 100 percent electrical power, the i-MiEV has a single-charge range of 160...

SMSC a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the second generation of the popular Volkswagen Touareg SUV. Worldwide MOST has been adopted in over 85 vehicle models on the road today.