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Sensing changes in the automotive sensor market
The automotive market has witnessed many unexpected developments over the past two years, despite its age and maturity. As has always been the case, safety drives the market. Automotive OEMs and suppliers are now investing in technologies to develop autonomous and electric vehicles. Automation will spur the development of imaging and detection sensors like cameras, LiDAR, and radar, while electrification will boost the design of current and therm...
Microcontroller market revenue will reach $18.8bn by 2024
In the report,'Microcontroller Marketby Application (Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Goods, Communications, Computer), by Product Type (8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit), Industry trends, estimation & forecast, 2015 - 2024', the global Microcontroller market was valued at $9.80bn in 2016, and is projected to reach $18.8bn by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2017 to 2024.
Electrolytic capacitors function over wide temperature range
A new series of miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors (radial lead type) has been introduced byPanasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe for applications such as unit power supply output, noise filtering, DC/DC converter and back-up power. New FS series capacitors benefit from low ESR values (down to 12mΩ), a small footprint (one size smaller than popular FR series components) and high endurance of 5,000-10,000h at 105°...
Investigating the automotive embedded systems market
The technological advances in the electronics and telecommunications sector have enabled the development of various advanced systems in the automotive industry. The seamless integration of embedded systems in vehicles has enhanced their functionalities to provide services related to navigation, diagnostics, Internet connectivity, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Thus, the modern vehicle has grown beyond just a means of transport.
Panasonic commercialises 0.4mm pitch FPC connector
Corresponding to what it claims to be the industry's highest-level current rating of up to 5A for power supply applications, Panasonic has commercialised a 0.4mm pitch board-to-board/board-to-flexible printed circuit board (FPC) connector, the P4SP series.With the recent trend toward high functionality, compact and lightweight design, and increasing use of quick charging in both industrial and consumer equipment, high current rating is required f...
What's driving in-vehicle infotainment systems?
Across mid-top end trims, in-vehicle infotainment systems are becoming a standard feature.It is still considered as a luxury feature in some markets but as a necessity in others. The infotainment system offers luxury, convenience, and a host of other features that connect the car to the cloud and other connected services. The infotainment system is a combination of components such as control panel, telematics device, and head up displays but the ...
Multi-layer circuit board material for wireless base stations
Panasonic has announced that it has commercialised its 'High Thermal Conductivity, Low Transmission Loss Halogen-free Multi-layer Circuit Board Material (Part No. R-5575)' intended for wireless base stations, and will launch mass production in August 2017. The industry's first halogen-free multi-layer board material for RF power amplifiers is designed to contribute to compact-sizing and stable operation of wireless base stations.
Thermal protection material comes in easy-to-use format
A range of soft-PGS (Pyrolytic Graphite Sheet) thermal interface material from Panasonic is now available at RS Components. The material provides excellent thermal protection in an easy-to-use format that makes it ideal for delivering thermal management and heatsinking in applications where space is limited.
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Steve Rogerson talks to some of the companies preparing for September’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event.Once an essential part of growing up, learning to drive, passing your driving test and going out on the road in either your own or more likely your parents’ car, was a rite of passage for many an adolescent. Today, that is changing. For example, the USA, the flag bearer for car ownership, is seeing a fall in the number of teenage drivers. ...
Individual beats Tesla and Fiat with EV world record
Technology expert and environmentalist, Eric Lundgren, has disrupted the electric vehicle industry by travelling 748 miles on a single charge in an electric car he built himself out of recycled materials, setting a new world record.Dubbed ‘The Phoenix’, this car cost less than $14,000 (£10,593) to build and beat the Tesla P100Dm, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bold and Fiat 500e cars combined mileage. It breaks the world record as the car w...