Freescale MCUs help streamline body electronics networks; reduce vehicle weight and board sizes
March 18, 2013 by John Day
Filed under Body Electronics, News, Product News
Qorivva and S12 MagniV devices integrate connectivity, functional safety, security and network management capability, trimming number of required ECUs and associated copper wiring
Freescale licenses ARM Cortex-A50 processors
March 1, 2013 by John Day
Filed under Company News, Industry News, News
Freescale Semiconductor is licensing the ARM® Cortex™-A50 series of microprocessors (MPUs) for future versions of its i.MX applications processor and QorIQ communications processor product lines. This agreement is part of a new multiyear subscription license with ARM that demonstrates Freescale’s commitment to the ARM architecture and its intent to further expand its ARM Powered® portfolio.
MEMS Congress includes panel on MEMS in automotive
February 22, 2013 by John Day
Filed under Company News, Industry News, News
MEMS Executive Congress Europe 2013, to be held March 12, 2013 at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will feature a panel discussion on MEMS (micro electromechanical systems) in automotive sponsored by Polytec GmbH.
Freescale adds Xtrinsic pressure sensors for engine control
November 15, 2012 by John Day
Filed under News, Powertrain, Product News
MPXHZ9000 high-accuracy absolute pressure sensors are pin-compatible with MPXHZ6000 family
Freescale Semiconductor added three pin-for-pin compatible pressure sensor replacements for the MPXHZ6000 family to its family of Xtrinsic pressure sensors for automotive engine management and efficiency applications.
Freescale Qorivva MPC5777M multicore powertrain MCU for next-generation economy and emissions standards
November 13, 2012 by John Day
Filed under News, Product News
Quad-core Qorivva MCU brings high levels of performance, functional safety and security to future engine applications
Safety integrated hardware solutions to support ASIL-D applications
October 29, 2012 by John Day
Filed under Company News, Industry News, News
Authors, from Freescale Semiconductor:
David Lopez, Analog Automotive Program Line Manager, Toulouse, France
Valerie Bernon-Enjalbert, Analog IC Design Leader, Toulouse, France
Mathieu Blazy-Winning, MCU Automotive Functional Safety Manager, Toulouse, France
Freescale SCP2200 processors target smart cameras
October 24, 2012 by John Day
Filed under News, Product News, Safety
Image cognition processors (ICPs) for driver assistance applications feature CogniVue technology
At the Freescale Technology Forum Japan, Freescale Semiconductor introduced a family of image cognition processors (ICPs) for the driver assistance market.
Freescale introduces CAN-based battery sensor
October 24, 2012 by John Day
Filed under News, Product News
Automotive-qualified sensor monitors battery voltage, current and temperature
At the Freescale Technology Forum Japan, Freescale Semiconductor introduced the MM9Z1J638 Xtrinsic battery sensor.
Volkswagen Financial Services AG seeks new ways to talk to customers
October 12, 2012 by John Day
Filed under Company News, Industry News, News
“Viable Automotive Applications and Content” panel at Telematics Munich 2012 October 29-30
Freescale automotive MCU is first to gain third-party ISO 26262 certification
September 6, 2012 by John Day
Filed under News, Product News, Safety
32-bit MCU helps automotive electronics systems achieve functional safety compliance










