ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern power switches, especially in the automotive space.
ST's new intelligent high-side drivers illustrate how accurate current sensing is a non-negotiable feature of modern power switches, especially in the automotive space.
Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's…
Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's events that are now available on-demand.
The star of this year's Tesla AI Day was a newly-announced supercomputer, Dojo. But just how remarkable is this project…
The star of this year's Tesla AI Day was a newly-announced supercomputer, Dojo. But just how remarkable is this project from a design perspective?
As the need for better, faster, and safer processing continues to grow, companies like Intel, Cadence, and QuantWare are…
As the need for better, faster, and safer processing continues to grow, companies like Intel, Cadence, and QuantWare are bringing their A-game to the workplace, vehicles, and quantum computing.
AI embedded processors are becoming a staple in next-gen vehicles. But this high level of processing also generates…
AI embedded processors are becoming a staple in next-gen vehicles. But this high level of processing also generates massive heat. Multiphase buck technology can mitigate the trade-off.
The demand for cost-advantaged advanced cockpit technology for mid-range and entry-level automobiles is on the rise,…
The demand for cost-advantaged advanced cockpit technology for mid-range and entry-level automobiles is on the rise, which prompts Renesas to release a new R-Car series: the Gen3e.
Direct physical interfaces between sensor and processor over long distances is a major challenge in automotive design.…
Direct physical interfaces between sensor and processor over long distances is a major challenge in automotive design. The IEEE 2977-2021 MIPI A-PHY specification might be the key to this challenge.
Maxim Integrated and SICK AG have teamed up for, what they are calling, the industry’s smallest LiDAR scanner for safety.
Maxim Integrated and SICK AG have teamed up for, what they are calling, the industry’s smallest LiDAR scanner for safety.
RISC-V, the open-source instruction set architecture, is making inroads against industry giants, with the support of the…
RISC-V, the open-source instruction set architecture, is making inroads against industry giants, with the support of the RISC-V Foundation.
Quantum computing momentum just got faster with the EU's first quantum computer: IBM's "Quantum System One." What could…
Quantum computing momentum just got faster with the EU's first quantum computer: IBM's "Quantum System One." What could this computer mean for the EU, quantum technology, and Germany?
Wrapping up a two-part series on the new Versal AI Edge series ACAP from Xilinx, AAC talks about the intersection of…
Wrapping up a two-part series on the new Versal AI Edge series ACAP from Xilinx, AAC talks about the intersection of engineering disciplines and ACAP applications.
Recently, AAC had the chance to sit down with Matthias Feulner and Brian Carlson from NXP to hear about two new…
Recently, AAC had the chance to sit down with Matthias Feulner and Brian Carlson from NXP to hear about two new automotive processors on 16nm technology.
While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip…
While capacitive touch sensors attract the spotlight in automotive touchscreen technology (and rightly so), single-chip controllers also warrant consideration for the ever-popular ultra-wide touchscreens in vehicles today.
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is…
While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is currently banned in the U.S. What advancements are U.S. drivers missing out on?
While DDR5 is often hailed for its increased memory, processing reliability, and performance, an often-overlooked feature…
While DDR5 is often hailed for its increased memory, processing reliability, and performance, an often-overlooked feature of this DRAM is its security capabilities—especially in automotive applications.
Bringing indirect time-of-flight (IToF) to cell phones, tablets, drones, and even toy robots may now be possible with a…
Bringing indirect time-of-flight (IToF) to cell phones, tablets, drones, and even toy robots may now be possible with a highly-integrated GaN laser driver IC.
Taking a survey of new automotive-facing chips can tip us off to the design trends ADAS may take in the future.
Taking a survey of new automotive-facing chips can tip us off to the design trends ADAS may take in the future.
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for…
What is thermal runaway in Li-ion battery systems? And how do battery management systems help mitigate failure for improved safety? Learn more in this technical article.
OmniVision claims this new ASIC for driver monitoring systems is the industry’s first to integrate a neural processor…
OmniVision claims this new ASIC for driver monitoring systems is the industry’s first to integrate a neural processor and image signal processor.