Siano and Audiovox launch in-car live TV

Siano and Audiovox co-developed an in-car mobile DTV tuner that delivers Live Mobile TV content to rear-seat entertainment systems. The tuner, on display at the Audiovox Electronics booth at CES 2013, uses Siano’s ATSC-MH receiver chip and a software player. The product will be sold via Audiovox’s distribution channels, including 12-volt retailers and expeditors who service new car dealers in addition to their OE customers.  Read more...

Audiovox brings Android to rear seat entertainment

 

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) will produce a custom headrest system that brings full function Android technology through local hotspot Wi-Fi connection to their custom headrest, rear seat entertainment (RSE) product line.  Read more...

Mercedes selects SMSC Kleer® wireless audio technology

SMSC said  Daimler AG has selected SMSC’s Kleer® wireless audio technology as part of the rear seat entertainment system for 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class models, which also feature the MOST® multimedia networking standard.  Read more...

CASE STUDY: Fujitsu, Inova help automakers create high-performance graphic display systems

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...

Fujitsu Microelectronics introduces graphics SoC for in-vehicle video, audio applications in the Americas

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has introduced the MB86R02 “Jade D” System on Chip (SoC), which incorporates the Fujitsu MB86296 “Coral” graphics processor unit (GPU) with a 32-bit ARM926EJ-S™ CPU core.  Read more...

Volvo introduces touch screen RSE with broadband, Wi-Fi, and 500GB hard drive

The 2010 Volvo XC70 features an Internet-connected rear seat entertainment (RSE) system with Windows XP, Wi-Fi, and a 500GB hard drive. Demonstrated at the Chicago Auto Show, the RSEi-500™ will allow passengers to surf the Internet and download applications to personalize their Volvo to their lifestyle. Passengers can use the system’s touch screen to select video and download music. The RSEi-500 will also allow customers to connect their vehicle to their home computer and transfer video, audio, and other home data content to the vehicle’s onboard computer.  Read more...

NetLogic Alchemy® processors power LG Electronics’ infotainment solutions

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. said its ultra low-power Au1300® Alchemy® processor has been selected by LG Electronics for LG’s automotive infotainment solutions, which include built-in audio/video navigation for dashboard and rear-seat entertainment systems.  Read more...

STMicro’s STi71xx SoC lowers RSE development costs

By Thomas Dannemann, Technical Marketing Manager, STMicroelectronics (thomas.dannemann@st.com)  Read more...