Automotive
32-bit Dual Core MCUs Help Enable Real-time Control and Green Apps
June 14, 2011 5:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments announced its C2000 Concerto dual-core microcontroller (MCU) series. They combine the company’s C28x core and control peripherals with an ARM Cortex-M3 core and connectivity peripherals to provide
TI Concerto Real-time Control Microcontroller Demo
June 14, 2011 5:24 am | Videos | CommentsKeith Ogboenyiya of Texas Instruments recently stopped by the ECN offices to demonstrate the company's new C2000 Concerto dual-core microcontroller (MCU) series.
Luxology's modo the Driving Force Behind Futuristic New Car
June 13, 2011 11:20 am | News | CommentsConsumers are always looking for the "next big thing," whether it be in food, celebrities or gadgets. Australian industrial design firm, Design+Industry, has recently given shape to what will undoubtedly be the next big thing in automotives...
Research on the road to green car
June 13, 2011 9:54 am | News | CommentsThe European Parliament had an opportunity to see progress made in the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI) on 31 May 2011. Many of the automotive firms involved in EGCI projects exhibited their latest vehicles, while a workshop reported to MEPs of the Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) Committee.
Nextreme Wireless Power Generator Kit at Sensors Expo 2011
June 13, 2011 8:02 am | Videos | CommentsKarl von Gunten, Director of Marketing at Nextreme Thermal Solutions spends some time with ECN at Sensors Expo 2011 to demonstrate the Thermobility Wireless Power Generator and its evaluation kit with onboard energy storage
A Mentor’s Perspective on EcoCAR
June 11, 2011 10:07 am | by Pete Maloney, Mathworks, www.mathworks.com | Blogs | CommentsThe stated mission of EcoCar is to find new ways to reduce the environmental impact of motor vehicles and prepare future engineering leaders for that task by providing
Using Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation to Create Better Cars
June 9, 2011 11:22 am | by Nick Keel, Product Marketing Engineer--HIL & Real Time Test, National Instruments | Articles | CommentsEvery year consumers demand more from the products they use and the services provided to them. For the auto industry this means smarter, more fuel efficient cars to compensate for rising fuel costs.
Wireless Power Generator Includes Infinergy On-board Energy Storage
June 8, 2011 5:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsNextreme Thermal Solutions introduced the Thermobility Wireless Power Generator WPG-1S evaluation kit with on-board energy storage using the INFINERGY D-MPM101 micro power module from Infinite Power Solutions. The device uses
Controller Enables Multi-Touch Operation for Resistive Touchscreens
June 7, 2011 5:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe new BU21023/BU21024 Series of high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers are now available from ROHM Semiconductor. These new controllers are
Inertial Measurement Unit Boasts Desirable Energy Consumption, Size
June 7, 2011 4:23 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSeiko Epson Corporation announced the commercial development of a new inertial measurement unit (IMU) named the S4E5A0A0. The new IMU provides stable, accurate measurement capability and among the lowest power consumption and smallest form
Power Module Targets Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
June 4, 2011 10:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsMitsubishi Electric Corporation recently launched a new transfer molded power module (T-PM) designed predominantly for hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The J-Series T-PM, incorporating Mitsubishi Electric’s proprietary technology which ensures
Automotive Varistor is Radial-Leaded, Performs in High Temps
June 3, 2011 11:28 am | Avx Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsAVX Corporation has expanded its automotive product portfolio to include a compact radial leaded, high temperature varistor solution. Developed specifically for harsh environments, including
Smart Parking Sensor Platform Saves Motorists Time and Fuel
June 1, 2011 6:06 am | News | CommentsLibelium announced the launch of its Waspmote-based Smart Parking platform, designed to be buried in parking spaces and to detect the arrival and departure of vehicles.
Getting Ready for the Finals
May 31, 2011 7:42 am | by John Kruckenberg | Blogs | CommentsThe Ohio State University EcoCAR team is making last tuning and aesthetic changes before the final EcoCAR competition, to be held June 6-16 at General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan and in Washington, D.C. After March emissions testing and tuning at the EPA, the main concerns for finishing the vehicle relate to
Embedded Bluetooth and Wireless Stereo Audio Modules Feature New Firmware
May 26, 2011 5:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsLaird Technologies announced for the release of its enhanced Bluetooth BTM510/511and BTM520/521 wireless stereo audio modules with a new firmware update. The new firmware comes already loaded on all new modules. It includes
Digital Voltage Regulators Tout Desirable Control, Energy Savings at up to 40-A Output
May 25, 2011 12:50 pm | Ericsson Power Modules | Product Releases | CommentsEricsson Power Modules' 3E Series BMR464 is a new addition to the company's second-generation, digital point-of-load (POL) regulators, that extends the maximum output current from such devices up to 40 A. With desirable functionality, the regulator enables
Development Platform Enables Rapid Deployment of High-Performance Motor Control Systems
May 17, 2011 4:36 am | Analog Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Devices has demonstrated a development platform which can be used to design and optimize motor control systems with any type of motor.
Torque and Angle Sensor Combo Suits Electric Power Assisted Steering
May 14, 2011 8:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsBourns, Inc., announced a new combined torque and angle sensor designed for Electric Power Assisted Steering Applications (EPAS) and other automotive systems. The new combined sensor provides
LED-based Edge Lighting Targets Automotive Apps
May 10, 2011 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsLED-based edge-lit illumination from Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) offers an array of efficient solutions for automotive lighting from backlit dashboard displays to interior and exterior lighting. The company specializes in focusing the
Energy Harvesting for Automotive Applications
May 9, 2011 10:51 am | by Dr. Harry Zervos, Technical Analyst, IDTechEx | Articles | CommentsEnergy harvesters do not necessarily make sense in all potential applications where a battery is replaced. Battery technology is continuously advancing and due to volumes achieved, the price points reached are at levels where harvesters cannot compete.
EPIC SBC Includes 1.66 GHZ Atom CPU, Supports Industrial Apps
May 9, 2011 8:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsWinSystems announced their EPX-C380, an EPIC-compatible, Intel 1.66 GHz ATOM-based single board computer (SBC). The device uses either the Intel ATOM single core N450 or dual core D510 processor combined with
Tool Suite Provides Requirements to Object-Code Traceability
May 9, 2011 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsLDRA has developed requirements-to-object–code traceability for its tool suite. In the safety-critical domain, devices required to meet the most critical levels of certification must verify software traceability from requirements through
16-bit Low Power MCUs Feature Capacitive Sensing That Works in Sleep
May 3, 2011 5:57 am | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. announced it has expanded its low pin-count 16-bit eXtreme Low Power PIC MCUs by adding an on-chip 12-bit ADC, EEPROM, intelligent mTouch capacitive sensing, and the capability to
Power MOSFET Chipset Targets DC-DC Apps Requiring High Power Density
April 30, 2011 9:06 am | International Rectifier | Product Releases | CommentsInternational Rectifier announced the introduction of an automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset optimized for DC-DC applications used in internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, hybrid and electric vehicles. The 40-V logic level gate drive
Paying Tribute to the Legacy of Earth Day
April 27, 2011 1:26 pm | by Paul Smith, MathWorks, and Tyler Joswick, The Ohio State University | Blogs | CommentsThis past Friday marked the 41st Earth Day. The past 40 years have demonstrated the growing global green movement, reinforced each year by Earth Day to celebrate and spread awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Earth Day’s goals of environmental protection and sustainability are echoed by the EcoCAR Challenge, its organizers, participating student teams, and sponsors.
