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Welcome to the future of automotive engineering. Here you’ll find the latest information on the sensors and electronics, control systems, infotainment, and communications technologies driving tomorrow’s electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and self-driving cars.

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DSRC vs. C-V2X Death Match

April 17, 2018

There’s a tug-of-war going on between which wireless technology should rule the ADAS roost—the [...]

Automotive Multi-Switch Detection Interface (MSDI) Reference Design

March 30, 2018

Download this reference design to see example implementations of how to handle a variety of [...]

Evaluate Lithium Ion Self-Discharge of Cells in a Fraction of the Time Traditionally Required

March 24, 2018

When I was six years old, I got a remote-control car as a present from my dad. With just a [...]

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Navigating the Bumpy Road to Vehicle Connectivity: Cellular V2X and DSRC

Radar Waveforms for A&D and Automotive Radar

This White Paper provides a detailed review of radar waveforms for Aerospace and Defense and commercial radar systems, as well as commercial radar sensors such as those used in automotive safety applications.

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Coexistence Measurements Ensure Good Reception in Cars

More and more of today’s cars include infotainment systems that allow occupants to communicate with the outside world.

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Electric Vehicles

NXP’s Battery-Cell Controller Targets HEVs and EVs

November 8, 2018

The MC33771x Battery Cell Controllers targets hybrid electric and electric-vehicle battery [...]

Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Target HEVs, EVs

October 16, 2018

The larger current-handling capability of the ZS series capacitors from Panasonic helps [...]

Porsche’s Modular “Electric Pit Stop” Aims for Cost-Effective Fast Charging

October 5, 2018

The system offers 800-V, 20-minute charging and accessibility in more locations. By Murray [...]

A Faster, More Cost-Effective Way to Model High-Performance Motors

August 10, 2018

This article guides design engineers through an automated methodology to quickly create more [...]

ADAS

Continental’s Virtual A Pillar Eliminates Forward Blind Spots

November 7, 2018

The camera and display system is designed to address a growing visibility problem on vehicles [...]

NXP Launches End-to-End Automotive Radar Solution

October 23, 2018

Related Posts:Automotive Radar Sensors – RF Signal Analysis…TI Makes Play for ADAS [...]

Hudway Sight Turns Any Helmet or Smartphone into a Head-up Display

October 3, 2018

Anything on your smartphone screen can be transmitted to the HUD, bringing data into your line [...]

IIHS Examines Driver-Assistance Features in Real-World Tests

September 6, 2018

After performing several Level 2 tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety moves toward [...]

Connected Car

Design and Test Solutions for Automotive & Energy

October 29, 2018

The auto industry is rapidly moving toward what might be called “total vehicle [...]

U.S. to Rewrite Rules that Obstruct Autonomous Car Development

October 17, 2018

DoT focuses on removing unnecessary barriers and issuing voluntary guidance rather than [...]

Honda Joins with Cruise, GM to Build Autonomous Vehicles

October 8, 2018

The company will invest $2.75 billion over 12 years to develop vehicles designed from the [...]

Amazon Makes Alexa Your Co-Pilot

October 2, 2018

Drivers will increasingly be able to operate their cars and access functions and information by [...]

Infotainment

Renesas SoC Supports 3D Graphics on Large Instrument Displays

October 24, 2018

Related Posts:Delivering 3D Graphics to Entry-Class VehiclesMCUs Run Dynamic 3D Graphics In [...]

New ICs Step Up Gesture-Recognition, Parking-Assist Tech

September 12, 2018

Developed by Elmos Semiconductor, the devices simplify the design of infotainment and [...]

Forging New Partnerships to Develop Infotainment Applications for Smart Cars

August 23, 2018

Maxim is now working with Qualcomm, Cypress Semi with Pioneer, Immersion with Toyodenso, and [...]

Inductors and LED Drivers: What You Need to Know

July 26, 2018

Although light-emitting diodes (LEDs) first appeared in cars and trucks for interior or [...]

Electric Vehicles

NXP’s Battery-Cell Controller Targets HEVs and EVs

November 8, 2018

The MC33771x Battery Cell Controllers targets hybrid electric and electric-vehicle battery systems. By William Wong, Senior Technology Editor, Electronic Design NXP’s MC3377x Battery Cell [...]

Conductive Polymer Hybrid Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Target HEVs, EVs

October 16, 2018

The larger current-handling capability of the ZS series capacitors from Panasonic helps contribute to miniaturization. By Murray Slovick, Contributing Editor With the growing demand for [...]

ADAS

Continental’s Virtual A Pillar Eliminates Forward Blind Spots

November 7, 2018

The camera and display system is designed to address a growing visibility problem on vehicles that need widened front pillars to meet mandatory safety test standards. By Murray Slovick, [...]

NXP Launches End-to-End Automotive Radar Solution

October 23, 2018

Related Posts:Automotive Radar Sensors – RF Signal Analysis…TI Makes Play for ADAS Radar sensorsMicrochip Launches First Automotive Security Dev KitNXP Expands Automotive Radar IC [...]

Connected Car

Design and Test Solutions for Automotive & Energy

October 29, 2018

The auto industry is rapidly moving toward what might be called “total vehicle electrification,” in which everything that can be powered by electricity rather than hydraulics or belts will [...]

U.S. to Rewrite Rules that Obstruct Autonomous Car Development

October 17, 2018

DoT focuses on removing unnecessary barriers and issuing voluntary guidance rather than regulations. By Murray Slovick, Contributing Editor Emphasizing that “fully automated cars and [...]

Infotainment

Renesas SoC Supports 3D Graphics on Large Instrument Displays

October 24, 2018

Related Posts:Delivering 3D Graphics to Entry-Class VehiclesMCUs Run Dynamic 3D Graphics In Instrument Clusters…Dibotics, Renesas Join Forces on 3D SLAMRenesas Pursues Leadership Role in [...]

New ICs Step Up Gesture-Recognition, Parking-Assist Tech

September 12, 2018

Developed by Elmos Semiconductor, the devices simplify the design of infotainment and driver-assistance systems. By Murray Slovick, Contributing Editor Automotive sensors monitor and [...]