Infineon Introduces Automotive Multicore 32-bit Microcontroller Family AURIX to Meet Safety and Powertrain Requirements of Upcoming Vehicle Generations
Infineon Technologies AG today introduced a new family of 32-bit multicore microcontrollers that serves the requirements for powertrain and safety applications of the automotive industry. The multicore architecture of the new AURIX family features up to three independent 32-bit TriCore processor cores to meets the highest safety standards in the industry while doubling performance compared to currently available best-in-class devices.
IR Introduces Ultra-fast Switching, Rugged 600V High Frequency IGBTs for Automotive Power Supply Applications
International Rectifier today introduced a highly innovative 600V automotive grade IGBT platform, COOLiRIGBT for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) including on-board DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery chargers.
Mitsubishi Electric launches 600V HVIC for Automotive Applications
Mitsubishi Electric is introducing a new 600V High Voltage Integrated Circuit (HVIC), the M81729JFP, for use in voltage converters of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). EVs and HEVs use voltage converters incorporated with power devices to convert high-voltage current, which is used otherwise to power motors, into low-voltage current to power various equipment in the vehicle.
Advanced automotive motor drivers from Melexis bring LIN-ready single chip solution to BLDC motors & actuators
Melexis announces its next generation IC family for sensor-less and sensor based BLDC motor control in automotive applications. The new IC family consists of 4 base members; the MLX81205, MLX81207, MLX81210 and MLX81215. Each is available with a variety of memory configurations and in different package options. They all follow the very successful MLX81200 core integration concept - combining a voltage regulator, LIN transceiver, microcontroller unit (MCU), EEPROM, Flash, RAM, power FET pre-driver and several dedicated circuit blocks for highly efficient BLDC motor control from a single chip. Customers can realize a very small PCB design with a minimal bill of materials (BOM) to create simple or sophisticated actuators.
Cost effective Vehicle Mount Computer from NEXCOM
NEXCOM 7 all-in-one (AIO) vehicle mount computer VMC 1000 is to fulfill users' needs at a competitive value. VMC 1000 featuring an incredibly compact, vibration resistant, and IP54 rated exterior and smart power management mechanism, is ideal use in in-vehicle computing applications. With the aim of delivering consistent performance in outdoor or mobile environments, VMC 1000 offers first rate communication connectivity and is therefore perfect for telematics, vehicle tracking, fleet management, and transportation type applications.
Freescale and Green Hills Software Announce Optimized Tools for Freescale's Next-Generation Automotive Microcontrollers
Freescale Semiconductor and Green Hills Software today announced their commitment to an aligned product roadmap for the new Freescale MPC57xx family of Qorivva automotive microcontrollers (MCU). Green Hills Software's MULTI multicore debugger, optimizing compiler, TimeMachine suite and processor probes will leverage Qorivva's powerful Power Architecture core and enhanced peripherals, multicore debug and high-speed processor trace interfaces. Through the collaboration, automotive carmakers and Tier 1 developers of powertrain, hybrid, body and instrument cluster applications will enjoy early access and global software support for the MPC57xx roadmap.
Industry-Unique Sensors from STMicroelectronics Enable High-Shock Detection in Black Boxes and Hockey Helmets
STMicroelectronics today unveiled the world's first motion sensor that measures very high accelerations along all three axes at ultra-low current consumption. ST's H3LIS331DL accelerometers address the need for precise shock detection up to 400 g2 in space- and power-constrained applications, from car black boxes to medical monitoring devices and sports equipment.
MathWorks Announces Simulink Code Generation Targets in New Freescale Motor Control Development Toolbox
MathWorks today announced that Simulink code generation targets have been built into Freescale's new Motor Control Development Toolbox through Embedded Coder. The toolbox, consisting of Simulink motor control blocks and target-ready code generation support, lets automotive and industrial controls engineers design motor control systems using Freescale microprocessors in IEC 61508 (SIL3) and ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) compliant systems.
New Development Kit from Teseq Helps Build Personalised Pulse Networks
Teseq now offers a development kit that allows automotive technicians and engineers to design their own pulse networks. By using the FLX 5510 in conjunction with Teseq's NSG 5500, automotive EMC laboratories can easily design their own pulses as well as meet unique and custom specifications including pulse impedance, peak voltage, pulse width and pulse width under load.
Toshiba Launches Development Platform for Embedded Motor Control in Automotive Designs
Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced an evaluation and development platform for embedded systems targeted at automotive motor control applications where compliance with the ISO 26262 functional safety standard is required.
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