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In Formula One, Freescale is in the pole position May 17, 2013
When next weekend the Formula One race is on again, it will remain interesting until the last lap which car will pass the target line first and win the race. But one winner is already certain: Chips from Freescale Semiconductor are setting the pace in all Formula One vehicles. The reason: All F1 cars ...
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Tightly knit network of charging stations will cure range angst
May 17, 2013
The number of electric vehicle charging stations is set to soar globally by 2020, supporting a shift in driving away from traditional petrol and diesel-fuelled vehicles, says a report from market research company IHS. The market watchers strongly advocate a unified charging system.
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Watchdog software makes vehicle road tests safer
May 16, 2013
Mechatronics development tool vendor dSpace has added a multi-level watchdog mechanism to its MicroAutoBox II prototyping system. Featuring a configurable timeout behaviour, the runtime monitoring capabilities of this system enables higher safety for prototype vehicle tests since it can be programmed ...
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In automotive lighting, LEDs still fail to enlight the masses, study says
May 16, 2013
Despite the impression some LED manufacturers and carmakers are trying to create, in automotive lighting LED is still far from displacing conventional lighting technologies. A market study from Marketsandmarkets provides insights into a market segment that moves ahead only slowly.
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New MLCC types address automotive and industrial markets
May 16, 2013
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of automotive-grade multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with new mid-voltage types featuring C0G temperature characteristics and rated voltages from 100 V to 630 V. Typical applications include EV/HEV inverters and DC/DC converters, resonance circuits for ...
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Enhanced LIN communication chips integrate voltage regulation, watchdog functionality
May 15, 2013
The local interconnect network (LIN) bus continues to see widespread adoption in the automotive world. This robust, cost-effective communication protocol allows implementation of many basic networking functions in sub-systems previously considered to be uneconomical for smart actuators and controls. ...
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Industry consortium develops glare-free headlamps
May 14, 2013
Adaptive forward lighting - glare-free camera-controlled headlamps that react instantly - will help drivers in the future thanks to additional intelligent functions. The key to this complex functionality is the integration of microelectronics and optoelectronics – one of the principal aspects of the ...
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40-V MOSFETs deliver benchmark on-state resistance for heavy load applications
May 14, 2013
International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering, braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine and micro hybrid vehicle platforms. ...
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Power Modules excel through high power density and reliability
May 14, 2013
At PCIM Europe 2013 in Nuremberg, Infineon launches EconoDUAL 3 IGBT modules, which are fully qualified according to automotive standards. The offering addresses demanding applications in commercial, construction or agricultural vehicles where extended reliability is a key.
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Autoliv provides the "eyes" for driver assistance systems
May 14, 2013
All scenarios around automatic driving require a number of sophisticated sensors inside the cars. This scenario is what supplier Autoliv is aiming at with its Stereo Vision Sensing System (SVS) it rolls out these days.
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