EEMBC and Volkswagen developing automotive benchmark standards for MCU energy efficiency

 

Elektrobit HMI software based on HTML5

 

The automotive industry faces three important challenges, according to Martin Schleicher vice president of Infotainment Products and Platforms, at EB (Elektrobit) Automotive Software, a developer of embedded technology solutions. The challenges are:  Read more...

RF Micro Devices achieves ISO/TS 16949 certification

RF Micro Devices, Inc. has been granted ISO/TS 16949 certification, the highest international quality standard for the automotive industry. The certification covers RFMD’s manufacturing facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Read more...

NXP introduces 60V FlexRay transceivers

Supports auto industry move to 48V on-board supply

Increased electrification of vehicle applications drives need for higher voltage supply systems  Read more...

IIHS names 115 Top Safety Pick winners

The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. From minicars to sedans to pickups, consumers have a record number of choices among 2012 models.  Read more...

Infineon AUDO MAX SHE MCUs improve in-vehicle security; tamper-proof ECUs

Counterfeit components and manipulation of electronic control unit coding are two growing problems for automakers.  Counterfeiting can result in significant financial loss annually and possible safety risks.  Code manipulation (chip tuning) is both a safety and liability issue.  Read more...

NXP introduces ISO-compliant CAN partial networking

 

Milestone in energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction

Chip specialist NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced the first NWP ISO 11898-6 and AUTOSAR R3.2.1 compliant solution supporting CAN Partial Networking.  Read more...

Hella Lighting featured on 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle features front and rear exterior lighting from Hella, including headlamps, fog lamps, front side markers, tail lamps, rear reflex reflectors and a center high-mounted LED stop lamp.  Read more...

Volkswagen to use Infineon Hall sensor chips in electric power steering systems

 Infineon Technologies AG said the Volkswagen AG Business Unit Braunschweig will use Infineon’s Hall sensors in electric power steering systems for vehicles. Infineon’s TLE4998C4 programmable linear Hall sensor will be used for various model ranges. Infineon has already started to deliver the chips.  Read more...

Volkswagen and Fender partner for premium audio

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today it has joined forces with Fender Musical Instruments Corp. to equip select 2012 models with the all-new Fender Premium Audio System.  Read more...

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