Automotive Electronics

Green Hills Software announced support for NXP’s S32G3 vehicle network processor at Embedded World in Nuremberg today. “This combines connected-car middle-ware with essential foundational software that includes safety and security-certified MPU and MCU real-time operating systems, secure virtualisation and an integrated development environment,” said Green Hills. “The combination of the S32G3 processors with real-time operating systems like Integrity and µ-velOSity ...

At Embedded World today, Microchip announced six secure authentication devices that meet Common Criteria Joint Interpretation Library (JIL) secure key storage, and support algorithms that comply with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS). They are intended to be companion devices, compatible with any microprocessor or microcontroller. “This portfolio lowers the barrier to entry and enables developers of products for new ...

Onsemi announced an automotive-grade Bluetooth Low Energy wireless microcontroller, intended to reduce the weight of sensor cabling in vehicles. “Excelling at applications such as vehicle access and tire monitoring systems, the miniature size of NCV-RSL15 makes it perfectly suited for portable remote access devices and in-tire and in-vehicle locations,” said Onsemi industrial solutions v-p Michel De Mey. Arm CryptoCell is ...

Murata has created a 1210 (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5mm) wide-band wire-wound chip common mode choke that will attenuate noise on 1.2A automotive supply rails at over 1GHz. “It is of particular value when addressing the power supply line noise issues now occurring as driver assistance hardware connects with wide frequency band sensors and imaging equipment such as radar and ...

Arrow Electronics is collaborating with Nvidia following a global distribution agreement to supply the Drive AGX Orin developer kit.  The scalable hardware and software autonomous vehicle platform can be used by automotive OEMs, developers, research centres, and universities. The kit users Nvidia’s Drive Orin SoC for autonomous driving capabilities using AI, applied to visuals, digital clusters, infotainment, and passenger interaction ...

Allegro MicroSystems has announced an ASIL C safety rated magnetic field beased current sensor for electric vehicle power trains and automotive battery management systems. The company “has developed the ACS37601 programmable linear Hall-effect current sensor IC with over-current, over-temperature and self-test capabilities,” it said. The part “is Allegro’s highest-accuracy field current sensor for applications requiring measurement capability greater than 200A”. ...

While the global semiconductor industry is in turmoil these days, one Japanese company is rapidly increasing its presence in the industry, under strong leadership. That company is ABLIC Inc., an analog semiconductor specialist. Its uniqueness stems from the fact that in its early beginnings before it was named ‘ABLIC’, the company’s specialized craftsmanship was born in the semiconductor department of ...

Bostik is aiming at automotive electronics with extensions to its UV-cure-in-place gasket (UV-CIPG) and hot-melt polyurethane reactive (HMPUR) adhesives ranges. They are intended to “serve the needs of designers and manufacturers looking to protect automotive components from heat, liquids, humidity, chemicals and vibrations”, according to the company. The two UV-CIPG products ( AU060R and AU589V) change colour during curing and ...

Brainchip has joined emotion3D to demonstrate in-cabin analysis that makes driving safer and enables next level user experience. emotion3D offers state-of-the-art computer vision and machine learning software for image-based analysis of in-cabin environments. This analysis enables a comprehensive understanding of humans and objects inside a vehicle. The partnership will allow emotion3D to leverage BrainChip’s technology to achieve an ultra-low-power working ...

Rohm has announced a series of 50mA low drop-out linear regulators designed to be connected directly to the vehicle battery circuits without an intermediate regulator. Called BD7xxL05G-C, their inputs operate up to 42V and can survive 45V. The parts are: BD725L05G-C (2.5Vout, 3.5Vin min), BD730L05G-C (3.0Vout, 3.5Vin min), BD733L05G-C (3.3Vout, 3.8Vin min) and BD750L05G-C (5.0Vout, 5.6Vin min). Output voltages are ...