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Melexis LIN Transceiver drives down cost
Melexis LIN Transceiver drives down cost
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LIN (Local Interconnect Network) nodes continue exponential growth rate in Europe. To address this growing need for LIN transceivers, Belgian…
New Melexis LIN Transceiver drives down cost
New Melexis LIN Transceiver drives down cost
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LIN (Local Interconnect Network) nodes continue exponential growth rate in Europe. To address this growing need for LIN transceivers, Belgian…
FM background receiver chips enable cost-effective data functions in car radios
FM background receiver chips enable cost-effective data functions in car radios
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Two new FM receiver ICs from NXP enable designers to implement scanning and data functions in car infotainment systems as…
Low cost FM receiver chips optimised for background functions in car radios
Low cost FM receiver chips optimised for background functions in car radios
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Two FM receiver ICs from NXP enable designers to implement scanning and data functions in car infotainment systems as a…

Assistant system checks driver’s health condition while driving
Assistant system checks driver’s health condition while driving
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Researchers of the Munich Technical University have developed a car-based sensor unit that can monitor the driver's health status. At the same time, the sensor can serve for early detection…
Programmable current sensor for high-speed control applications
Programmable current sensor for high-speed control applications
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For contact-less current sensing applications with tough speed requirements in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, chipmaker Melexis has developed the MLX91207 current sensor. The device can also be used…
Assistant system checks driver’s health condition – during the ride
Assistant system checks driver’s health condition – during the ride
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Researchers of the Munich Technical University have developed a car-based sensor unit that can monitor the driver's health status. At the same time, the sensor can serve for early detection…
Programmable current sensor targets electric and hybrid vehicles
Programmable current sensor targets electric and hybrid vehicles
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For contact-less current sensing applications with tough speed requirements in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, Melexis has developed the MLX91207 current sensor. The device can also be used in…
Freescale tackles automotive infotainment, mobile devices with combination of ARM Cortex-A7 and Cortex-A15
Freescale tackles automotive infotainment, mobile devices with combination of ARM Cortex-A7 and Cortex-A15
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Freescale Semiconductor has licensed the new, ultra-efficient ARM Cortex-A7 MPCore processor in conjunction with the previously licensed Cortex-A15 processor. The company plans to leverage the energy efficiency and performance of…
Renesas R-Car H1 series offers complete scalable lineup for car infotainment market
Renesas R-Car H1 series offers complete scalable lineup for car infotainment market
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Renesas Electronics and its subsidiary Renesas Mobile Corporation have announced a new member of the R-Car series of automotive systems-on-chip (SoCs), the R-Car H1, capable of delivering up to 11,650…
TI introduces 36-V op amp for the automotive market
TI introduces 36-V op amp for the automotive market
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V to +36 V.
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V to +36 V.
Automotive, smartphone applications drive silicon magnetic sensor revenue
Automotive, smartphone applications drive silicon magnetic sensor revenue
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Lifted by the strong automotive sector and rising global demand for digital compasses in smartphones and tablets, the market for silicon magnetic sensors is enjoying accelerated growth, with revenue in…
Octal voltage, current and temperature monitor provides accurate internal and remote measurements
Octal voltage, current and temperature monitor provides accurate internal and remote measurements
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Linear Technology Corporation has introduced an 8-channel I²C temperature, voltage and current monitor for 3 V and 5 V systems. The LTC2991 is a highly integrated monitoring solution that incorporates…
Vishay 4-Terminal, 1 W SMT Metal Strip resistor in space-saving package
Vishay 4-Terminal, 1 W SMT Metal Strip resistor in space-saving package
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Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a surface-mount Power Metal Strip resistor that is the industry's first 4-terminal, 1 W current sensing resistor in the compact 0612 package size to offer a…
RMS-to-DC converter offers high accuracy and dynamic range
RMS-to-DC converter offers high accuracy and dynamic range
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Analog Devices has developed an integrated true RMS-to-DC converter offering a very high usable dynamic range and the ability to measure extremely low signal levels with high accuracy and no…
Audi to use NatSemi’s SerDes technology in 2012 car models
Audi to use NatSemi’s SerDes technology in 2012 car models
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Audi will use National Semiconductor's FPD-Link III SerDes chipsets in its upcoming car generation due in 2012. The carmaker plans to equip its modular high-end infotainment systems with NatSemi's high-bandwidth…
Pedal travel sensor offers wear-free operation, high safety
Pedal travel sensor offers wear-free operation, high safety
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Automotive Supplier Bosch has introduced a new pedal travel sensor for hybrid and electric vehicles. With its contactless design, the sensor offers wear-free measurement. Redundant output signals guarantee a high…
Audio SoC gives access to DSP cores
Audio SoC gives access to DSP cores
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Wolfson Microelectronics has announced a single-chip audio processor that could, potentially, replace up to five of its discrete ICs in mobile devices, including mobile phones, tablet PCs and other handheld…
Maxim takes over MEMS expert SensorDynamics
Maxim takes over MEMS expert SensorDynamics
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Maxim Integrated Products has acquired SensorDynamics, an expert company for semiconductor-based sensors targeting automotive, industrial and consumer markets. With the move, Maxim plans to open new market opportunities for inertial…
Melexis integrated MEMs sensors handle more than just pressure
Melexis integrated MEMs sensors handle more than just pressure
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The MLX90807 and MLX90808 fully integrated, relative and absolute pressure sensor die are realized with CMOS technology combined with MEMS bulk micromachining. These monolithic solutions are both fully automotive qualified.
Elmos equips signal readout chip with SENT interface
Elmos equips signal readout chip with SENT interface
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The E520.33 sensor signal readout IC has a SENT interface. According to chip vendor Elmos AG, this feature makes the device suited for next-generation automotive control units. The E520.33 is…
Optical sensor discriminates fog, twilight
Optical sensor discriminates fog, twilight
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As an additional signal source for advanced driver assistance systems, Fraunhofer researchers have developed an intelligent optical sensor that can differentiate between fog and twilight. In contrast to available systems…
Sensor signal conditioner for automotive, industrial automation and white goods applications
Sensor signal conditioner for automotive, industrial automation and white goods applications
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Mixed-signal semiconductor manufacturer ZMD AG has introduced the ZSSC3008 sensor signal conditioning integrated circuit. The ZSSC3008 is a cost-effective solution for resistive bridge sensor systems that require second-order linearity correction…
Cost-effective analysis system for structure-borne noise
Cost-effective analysis system for structure-borne noise
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For acoustic and impact sound analyses in automotive design and, in general, in mechatronic systems where drives or motors are involved, Goepel electronic GmbH has developed its SoundChecker system. The…
Hall sensors for extended position measurement
Hall sensors for extended position measurement
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Automotive and industrial IC supplier Micronas AG presents a new generation of Hall sensors for linear position measurement with their HAL 38xy family. The device is particularly suited for applications…
Temperature stable measurement IC for power management and motor control applications
Temperature stable measurement IC for power management and motor control applications
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STMicroelectronics has announced a high-side current-sense amplifier which enhances precision measurement for price-sensitive applications in battery monitoring, power management and motor control. The TSC1021 simplifies the design of accurate measurement…
Melexis rolls second-generation Triaxis sensors
Melexis rolls second-generation Triaxis sensors
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With a new generation of tri-axial sensors, Melexis addresses the needs of challenging applications in harsh automotive environments: EGR Valves, Turbo Wastegate Actuators, Electronic Throttle Body solutions, Steering angle, Suspension…


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