NXP System Basis Chips target in-vehicle networks
NXP Semiconductors today announced the release of the UJA107x family, its second generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks.
Alcatel-Lucent launches LTE Connected Car from QNX platform
Alcatel-Lucent, through a consortium called the ng Connect Program, launched the LTE Connected Car concept to demonstrate in-vehicle broadband connectivity based on 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile access technology.
Renesas releases SH7777 SoC for dash-mounted car navigation and infotainment systems
Renesas Technology America, Inc. has introduced the SH7777 (SH-NaviJ3), the third product in the SH-NaviJ Series of system-on-chip (SoC) devices for compact portable and low- and mid-priced dashboard-mounted car navigation and infotainment systems.
TI launches low power, high-distance UHF device family for wireless car access
Texas Instruments has introduced the sub-1GHz CC11x1-Q1 family of UHF devices for very low-power, high-range wireless and car access systems.
Melexis ASSP integrates HV components, flash, digital, and mixed signal blocks
Melexis has introduced the MLX81150, an application specific standard product (ASSP) said to be the first in a new line of devices for window lifters, roof controls, engine flaps, seatbelt retractors, LIN slave DC motor actuators, and other smart actuator applications.
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CASE STUDY: Fujitsu, Inova help automakers create high-performance graphic display systemsDan Landeck Seth Lacy To meet the space, cost and performance challenges of sophisticated graphic systems, Fujitsu has integrated Inova Semiconductors GmbH’s APIX® high-speed serial interface into its graphics display controllers. Read more... Read More →
ATX proposes self-dispatching via TPSP for eCall
ATX Group is proposing a self-dispatching approach to managing location-enabled emergency calls (eCalls) and said the solution combines the two approaches to eCall deployment recognized by the European Commission – calls activated by a motorist depressing an in-vehicle emergency button or by automatic dialing by in-vehicle equipment upon airbag... [Read more of this review]
VIEWPOINT: The app is the future of telematics
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VIEWPOINT: Software tools can eliminate communication/complexity problems
By Serge Leef, vice president of new ventures and general manager of Mentor Graphics’ System Level Engineering division Read more... Read More →
Hella reports HID headlights make night driving safer
A number of recent studies now confirm that high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps offer significant safety advantages over halogen headlights, according to Hella, a supplier of automotive lighting and electronics. Read more... Read More →
Renault and six others join the GENIVI Alliance
Renault, Cisco Systems, Marvell International, NXP Semiconductor, Renesas Technology Corporation, Samsung Electronics, and Valeo Interior Controls have all joined the GENIVI Alliance, the mission of which is to drive the development and adoption of an open in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) reference platform. Renault joined as a core member. Other automakers... [Read more of this review]
VIEWPOINT: To find the business case for telematics, look higher up.
By Ralf Hug Ralf Hug has in-depth telematics marketing and management experience with automakers and telematics service providers Read more... Read More →
Frost eyes dangers of increasing vehicle electronics content
With all eyes now peeled on Toyota for three major vehicle recalls and the potential of yet another recall holding the world’s attention, much more is at stake than financial consequences or the momentary loss of consumer confidence, according to the research firm Frost & Sullivan. Read more... Read More →
iSuppli sees Ford on a CE path
Ford is taking a consumer-electronics-oriented approach with MyFord, not only in the connectivity solution’s features but also in the company’s use of a Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider to make the system, according to the research firm iSuppli Corp. Read more... Read More →
VIEWPOINT: Legislation fails to prevent crashes – but cameras and software can watch the road
By Isaac Litman, CEO, Mobileye Products As state legislators across the United States enact laws banning talking on the phone or texting while driving, Mobileye has put its focus on providing the technology which can assist a driver regardless of the distraction. Read more... Read More →
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