Automotive
Automotive X PRIZE Competitors Advance to Validation Stage
July 29, 2010 8:17 am | News | CommentsThe Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE announced the Finalist teams who have survived all on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway and now move into a Validation stage before prize money will be awarded this September.
General Motors Augmented Reality Windshield
July 28, 2010 7:23 pm | by mashable | Videos | CommentsGeneral Motors has developed a working next-generation heads-up display that turns an ordinary windshield into an augmented reality information dashboard. Such a system can improve safety and advance knowledge behind the wheel, visually identifying important objects in physical space like...
Wireless Receivers Intended for Automotive and Consumer Applications
July 26, 2010 5:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsInfineon Technologies AG introduced an enhanced family of three wireless control receivers offering highest available sensitivity and low power consumption. The TDA5240, TDA5235 and TDA5225 devices provide multi-band support (315MHz, 434MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz) for worldwide coverage...
Melts In the Streets, Not In Your Hands
July 20, 2010 7:56 am | by Lauren DeStefano, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsDo you ever find yourself trying to squeeze your car into a tight parking spot? Isn’t it a pain when the power goes out and you can’t park your car in the garage?
DC to DC Converter-POE Inserter Suits Industrial Apps
July 15, 2010 12:48 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTycon Power Systems announced the release of its industrial strength DC to DC converter/POE Inserter for battery powered vehicular and portable applications. The TP-DCDC-1248M accepts 9 V to 36V DC on the wire terminal input and
Evil SpongeBob Toy Prank!
July 15, 2010 6:25 am | by kipkay | Videos | CommentsDrive somebody crazy by hacking a cheap SpongeBob Toy. He's an evil sponge! Get your own Security Bit set. http://bit.ly/SecurityBitSet Connect with my Facebook app: http://apps.facebook.com/KipkayVideos Check out my other vids: http://www.youtube.com/Kipkay Like it? Tweet it!...
Ohio State Buckeye Bullet 2 tops 300 mph
July 10, 2010 12:25 pm | by buckeyebullet2 | Videos | Commentshttp://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem2561 Late yesterday (9/25), the Bullet set an average speed of 302.877 mph, which is pending certification by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile before it can be called an official record. The hydrogen fuel cell powered landspeed streamliner...
The entire spectrum of automobile electronics at electronica 2010
July 9, 2010 7:05 am | News | CommentsEnergy efficiency and environmental compatibility are two of the most important challenges facing the automobile industry. Automobile electronics can provide numerous solutions for future automobiles and is also therefore one of the fastest growing markets in the automotive sector.
LEDs Illuminate Automotive Applications
July 6, 2010 7:31 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable as a product platform with up to five LED chips, the Osram OSTAR Headlamp LED has an integrated shutter for horizontal light cutoff to reduce system complexity.
Absopulse Converter Chosen for SRZero Electric Supercar
July 6, 2010 4:05 am | News | CommentsThe Absopulse HVI 300-600/14 DC/DC converter/charger was selected by the Racing Green Endurance team of Imperial College London for use on-board their SRZero, a proof-of-concept all-electric supercar.
High-capacity Rocker Switches Target Heavy Duty Apps
July 2, 2010 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsNKK Switches announced the availability of the SW3800 Series of high-capacity rocker switches. The company asserts the series’ robust design and high electrical capacity make appropriate for nearly any heavy duty application. The devices are
High-power LED Series Offers 2-W, 3-W and 5-W Versions
June 29, 2010 12:54 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLumex extended its TitanBrite line of high power LED technology with the introduction of new 2-W, 3-W and 5-W LEDs. The SMT LEDs provide high intensity light of up to 58, 210 and 300 lumens respectively.
Sample Kits Aid Automotive Electronics Designers
June 28, 2010 4:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsTDK-EPC is offering SMD NTC Thermistor and Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressor sample kits to developers of automotive electronics.
Thermocouple Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Includes Integrated Electronics
June 22, 2010 12:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWatlow introduced its Exactsense thermocouple for high temperature exhaust gas temperature sensing. The device combines the characteristics and high temperature capability of a thermocouple with
Hall-effect Current Transducer Suits Automotive, Industrial Apps
June 12, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsMicronas has introduced its Hall-effect transducer CUR 3105 for applications such as battery monitoring e.g. in hybrid/electrical cars, DC-DC converters, start-stop-systems or metering systems. In combination with a flux concentrator, the CUR 3105 is able to
iPad in Car - Scosche Dash Kit for iPad in a Subaru STi
June 7, 2010 4:26 am | by scosche | Videos | CommentsWeb - http://www.scosche.com -- Twitter -- http://www.twitter.com/scoscheinc -- Facebook -- http://bit.ly/bIDqYd -- Doug Broadhurst and Ted Lopez demonstrate the new dash kit for iPad from Scosche in a Subaru STi.
Solar Roadways: The Prototype
June 7, 2010 4:26 am | by YERTians | Videos | CommentsThe Solar Roadways project is working to pave roads with solar panels that you can drive on. Co-founder Scott Brusaw has made some major steps forward since our first visit back in 2007, so we visited him again earlier this year for an exclusive update on the project, including the first...
Custom Thermistor Probe Assemblies Feature Turn-Key Readiness
June 5, 2010 9:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelco Products' CP Series and CS Series Thermistor Probe Assemblies can be customized to meet unique demands for specialized application requirements. These negative (NTC) temperature coefficient thermistors can be
Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief is Removable
June 5, 2010 9:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsHeyco Products has announced that its Snap-In Ratcheting Strain Relief (PN 1280) is now removable. The newly designed strain relief can be easily removed through insertion of standard snap ring pliers with
Magnetic Angle Sensor Includes SAE SENT J2716 Interface
June 4, 2010 2:53 pm | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems has announced the AS5165, a contactless magnetic angle position sensor for accurate angular measurement over a full 360°. The new high-resolution magnetic rotary sensor offers desirable protection features for reliable operation in harsh automotive environments and includes a
IR Introduces Rugged Dual Channel Low-Side Driver IC for Automotive Applications
June 4, 2010 5:48 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier introduced the AUIRS4426S dual channel low-side driver IC for use in automotive applications including hybrid power train drives, direct fuel injection and DC-DC converter applications.
Silicon Tuner Addresses ISDB-T, DVB-T Signal Reception in Terrestrial TV Apps
May 25, 2010 7:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products’ MAX2136, a digital terrestrial television tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T applications combines low power consumption with desirable performance, the device achieves a low noise figure of
Multi-Tone Sound Module Meets TSI PRM Requirements
May 21, 2010 8:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsEAO Switch Corporation announced a new multi-tone sound module (MTSM) for use with the Series 56 switch line. The MTSM meets a variety of requirements as outlined by the Persons of Reduced Mobility Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI PRM) and increases
Magnetic Angle Sensor Includes SAE SENT J2716 Interface
May 17, 2010 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsAustriamicrosystems has announced the AS5165, a contactless magnetic angle position sensor for accurate angular measurement over a full 360°. The new high-resolution magnetic rotary sensor includes a SENT J2716 interface for
iPad in Car - Scosche iKit in a Subaru STi
May 5, 2010 5:25 am | Videos | CommentsDoug Broadhurst and Ted Lopez demonstrate the new iKit from Scosche in a Subaru STi.
