In an effort for cleaner and more efficient electric vehicles, STMicroelectronics is turning to GaN technology.
In an effort for cleaner and more efficient electric vehicles, STMicroelectronics is turning to GaN technology.
With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent,…
With the automotive industry focusing on safety and autonomy, Tesla hopes its new DMS mmWave sensor will help prevent, not only distracted driving but children from being left in hot cars.
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.
How do you solve the thousands of challenges standing in the way of autonomous vehicle deployment? Hear from the leader…
How do you solve the thousands of challenges standing in the way of autonomous vehicle deployment? Hear from the leader of a team of thousands of engineers doing "the best work of their lives" to safely deploy AVs.
When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a…
When traditional combustion engines aren't drowning out typical road sounds, outside noise pollution can become a nuissance—or even dangerous—for EV occupants. ANC sensors, commonly used in noise-canceling headphones, can be a useful solution.
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few…
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.
Today, NXP released a new line of radar sensing technologies for the automotive industry. We interviewed their team to…
Today, NXP released a new line of radar sensing technologies for the automotive industry. We interviewed their team to learn how they hope to bring vehicles to full autonomy.
Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying…
Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying in swarms.
Researchers employ mechanical means for the control of laser light to improve LIDAR performance.
Researchers employ mechanical means for the control of laser light to improve LIDAR performance.
Automotive LiDAR faces the challenge of combining long-distance ranging with low-reflectivity targets in harsh…
Automotive LiDAR faces the challenge of combining long-distance ranging with low-reflectivity targets in harsh environments. SiPMs may be the answer.
A silicon chip with no moving parts enables compact, efficient lidar implementations.
A silicon chip with no moving parts enables compact, efficient lidar implementations.
In the past 20 years, touchscreen technology—be it resistive or capacitive—has dominated interface markets. What…
In the past 20 years, touchscreen technology—be it resistive or capacitive—has dominated interface markets. What makes them tick? One major factor is touchscreen controllers.
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at…
Distracted and drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Here's an inside look at the technology that can put a stop to it.
Chinese Hesai unveils its innovative blind spot detection technology for self-driving cars. The company claims that its…
Chinese Hesai unveils its innovative blind spot detection technology for self-driving cars. The company claims that its technology could “challenge’ industry leaders in the US and Europe.
Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera,…
Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera, RADAR, and LiDAR data may be a better bet.
ACEINNA's latest IMU claims a reliability of 1.3°/hr, aiming for the daunting world of autonomous vehicle positioning…
ACEINNA's latest IMU claims a reliability of 1.3°/hr, aiming for the daunting world of autonomous vehicle positioning where sensor drift can threaten safety.
Vision Zero has set the ambitious goal of zero road fatalities—and ADAS safety may be the key. TI and other suppliers…
Vision Zero has set the ambitious goal of zero road fatalities—and ADAS safety may be the key. TI and other suppliers are stepping up with mmWave radar sensors to help.
What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering…
What can Melexis' new hall-effect sensor teach us about non-contact torque sensors and electric power-assisted steering in general?
A research team from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in partnership with Oblate Optics, Inc. have developed an…
A research team from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in partnership with Oblate Optics, Inc. have developed an ultra-thin lens that could be used in the next generation of cameras and imaging equipment.
Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal…
Components like Analog Devices' new digital temperature sensor can springboard us into a discussion on thermal issues—whether they appear in power-supply, sensor, or motor-drive circuits.
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