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NXP Rolls out MCUs Aimed at Traction Inverter Control in EVs

NXP Rolls out MCUs Aimed at Traction Inverter Control in EVs

To tackle the complex challenges of traction inverter control in new electric vehicles (EVs), NXP unveils its S32K39 series of MCUs at Electronica.


News Nov 15, 2022 by Jeff Child
EV Component Roundup: New Chips Yield Quieter, More Efficient ADAS

EV Component Roundup: New Chips Yield Quieter, More Efficient ADAS

EV makers are developing more comfortable and higher-performance vehicles one chip at a time. Here, we'll highlight a new MEMS sensor, SiC-based power module, and radar transceiver.


News Oct 31, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
EV Makers Switch to In-house Chip Production Amid Shortage

EV Makers Switch to In-house Chip Production Amid Shortage

EV companies are making chip design an in-house matter—regaining supply chain control and reducing reliance on third-party manufacturers.


News Oct 25, 2022 by Aaron Carman
NXP Development Platform Aims to Unify Car Wireless Connectivity

NXP Development Platform Aims to Unify Car Wireless Connectivity

NXP’s OrangeBox looks to bring all forms of vehicle connectivity into one development platform leveraging its densely integrated hardware and single point-of-access architecture.


News Oct 21, 2022 by Aaron Carman
ST Drives Up Innovations with Three Automotive Chips

ST Drives Up Innovations with Three Automotive Chips

STMicroelectronics has doubled down on chip-level automotive advances. Here is a roundup of three notable products.


News Oct 19, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Computers on Wheels: A Spotlight on Three Automotive IC Innovations

Computers on Wheels: A Spotlight on Three Automotive IC Innovations

Vehicles today operate on thousands of ICs. Here are three interesting chips that exemplify the diversity of automotive technology.


STMicroelectronics Rolls Out NFC Chip for Digital Car-key Systems

STMicroelectronics Rolls Out NFC Chip for Digital Car-key Systems

A new chip from STMicroelectronics is positioned as the first NFC Forum certified IC designed for use in automotive digital-key applications.


News Oct 10, 2022 by Aaron Carman
Rohde & Schwarz Achieves 4.5 M Acquisition/sec Update Rate with 12-bit Oscilloscope

Rohde & Schwarz Achieves 4.5 M Acquisition/sec Update Rate with 12-bit Oscilloscope

Eliminating cost/performance trade offs, Rohde & Schwarz has unveiled an oscilloscope that does 12-bit resolution across all sample speeds and a 4.5 million waveform/sec update rate.


News Sep 28, 2022 by Jeff Child
SiFive Seeks to Fuel Next-Gen Designs with Automotive RISC-V Cores

SiFive Seeks to Fuel Next-Gen Designs with Automotive RISC-V Cores

With its new portfolio of automotive RISC-V processor cores, SiFive aims to solve challenges in the design of evolving digital cars.


News Sep 15, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Latest Automotive IC “Firsts” Include Ethernet Switches and IMUs

Latest Automotive IC “Firsts” Include Ethernet Switches and IMUs

Feeding the needs of next-gen automotive designs, chip companies have rolled out devices that are “firsts” in their categories.


Automotive Mergers and Acquisitions Point to Clear Road Ahead for EVs

Automotive Mergers and Acquisitions Point to Clear Road Ahead for EVs

Mergers and acquisitions help companies bypass the R&D stage and stay competitive. Here are some recent M&As that may accelerate electric mobility.


News Aug 11, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Electronic License Plates Set Out to Be More Than Just a Display

Electronic License Plates Set Out to Be More Than Just a Display

Electronic license plates won't just give drivers more personalization. They can keep registration up to date via an app and even prevent vehicle theft.


News Jul 21, 2022 by Biljana Ognenova
Microcontrollers Bulk Up with Added Security, TSN Support, and More

Microcontrollers Bulk Up with Added Security, TSN Support, and More

High expectations are placed on today’s microcontrollers (MCUs). To keep pace, MCU companies are beefing up peripheral mixes and security, while some are even adding time-sensitive networking (TSN).


News Jul 09, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
TI Touts Solid-state Relays to Enable Safer EVs

TI Touts Solid-state Relays to Enable Safer EVs

With an eye toward improving isolation technology in electric vehicles, Texas Instruments (TI) is rolling out two solid-state relay chips designed to replace traditional automotive mechanical relays.


News May 10, 2022 by Jeff Child
New Audio Devices Target Next-gen Audio System Designs

New Audio Devices Target Next-gen Audio System Designs

Three semiconductor companies have recently announced devices aimed at next-gen audio. These ICs aim to enable engineers to improve the quality and capabilities of their audio system designs.


News May 03, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski
Automotive IC Solutions Roll for Enhanced Security and ADAS

Automotive IC Solutions Roll for Enhanced Security and ADAS

Next-gen automotive system design keeps getting more challenging. To help engineers keep pace, three chip vendors are serving up solutions aimed at enhanced security, ADAS, and simplified door control.


Reference Designs Take a Shot at Qi-compliant In-vehicle Wireless Charging

Reference Designs Take a Shot at Qi-compliant In-vehicle Wireless Charging

As the Qi standard increases in popularity for wireless charging, Microchip and Renesas announce their Qi-compliant automotive-grade wireless power transmitter reference designs.


News Apr 14, 2022 by Darshil Patel
The Potential of “Smart Roads:” Integrated Roadways Reimagines Infrastructure

The Potential of “Smart Roads:” Integrated Roadways Reimagines Infrastructure

Combining technology with pavement, Integrated Roadways dreams of a future where roads are intelligent. Learn more through AAC's interview with its CEO, Tim Sylvester.


News Mar 08, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Launches Digital Chassis Tech to Drive Vehicle Connectivity

Qualcomm Launches Digital Chassis Tech to Drive Vehicle Connectivity

Connectivity technology is no longer confined to houses and businesses. Now, Qualcomm has released a suite of new chips, SDKs, and services to enhance vehicle precision and communication.


News Mar 02, 2022 by Jake Hertz
New Chips from Infineon, TI, and Toshiba Drive Advances in Autonomous Driving

New Chips from Infineon, TI, and Toshiba Drive Advances in Autonomous Driving

As the autonomous vehicle market heats up, new MCUs and ICs have hit the market this year to enable new ADAS functionalities.


News Feb 19, 2022 by Nicholas St. John