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Day 3: Accelerating Ahead of Automotive Design with Autonomous Racing

Day 3: Accelerating Ahead of Automotive Design with Autonomous Racing

Day 3 is packed with even more Live Sessions, content pages, and one very special keynote that brings some sensational applications into Industry Tech Days.


News Sep 02, 2020 by Kate Smith
A Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Enables Two Devices to Be Charged on the Road

A Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Enables Two Devices to Be Charged on the Road

A new solution from NXP allows multiple devices to charge from one MWTC controller, making it the first of its kind in the in-car wireless charging field.


News Aug 28, 2020 by Jake Hertz
New 48 V Reference Design Aims to Propel E-Bike and E-Scooter Development

New 48 V Reference Design Aims to Propel E-Bike and E-Scooter Development

Looking to expedite the design of e-bikes and the like, Renesas recently released a new 48 V mobility solution.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Jake Hertz
DARPA’s Recent Deal With Arm Reflects a History of Microelectronics Innovation

DARPA’s Recent Deal With Arm Reflects a History of Microelectronics Innovation

From a three-year partnership with Arm to sponsoring ongoing Electronics Resurgence Initiatives, here’s how the U.S. DARPA is forging onward in microelectronics.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Tyler Charboneau
Is Stereovision the Key to Fully-Autonomous Vehicles?

Is Stereovision the Key to Fully-Autonomous Vehicles?

Advanced driving-assistance systems have been evolving technology for the past few years. The next evolution of processing technology—stereovision—is pushing ADAS into the future.


News Aug 24, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
New Berkeley Study Rewrites the Narrative on Capacitors

New Berkeley Study Rewrites the Narrative on Capacitors

Researchers from Berkeley have come up with a method to create ultra-high energy density capacitors, combining the virtues of both batteries and capacitors.


News Aug 21, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Microchip Jumps on New CoaXPress Standard with Chips for Machine Vision

Microchip Jumps on New CoaXPress Standard with Chips for Machine Vision

CoaXPress 2.0—the communication standard for machine vision—is here. Microchip wasted no time to develop a family of devices to meet the new standard.


News Aug 20, 2020 by Jake Hertz
The Versatility of Radar-on-Chip Systems: ADAS, Health-Monitoring, and More

The Versatility of Radar-on-Chip Systems: ADAS, Health-Monitoring, and More

Radar-on-chip systems span a number of industries, from autonomous cars to continuously-measuring medical devices. What's the secret to their flexibility?


News Aug 13, 2020 by Rushi Patel
How Two Low-Power Versions of Automotive Ethernet are Cutting CO2 Emissions

How Two Low-Power Versions of Automotive Ethernet are Cutting CO2 Emissions

Road vehicles are responsible for more than 17% of global CO2 emissions. Two types of automotive Ethernet designs may trim that percentage down.


News Aug 05, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
AI at the Edge: New Machine Learning Engine Deploys Directly on Sensors

AI at the Edge: New Machine Learning Engine Deploys Directly on Sensors

ONE Tech's upgraded MicroAI Atom brings AI training and operation down to a single device.


News Aug 03, 2020 by Maya Jeyendran
Diodes Incorporated Unveils Two Dual PNP Transistors for Shunting Automotive LED Clusters

Diodes Incorporated Unveils Two Dual PNP Transistors for Shunting Automotive LED Clusters

The 60 volt ZXTP56060FDBQ and the 20 volt ZXTP56020FDBQ are automotive-grade dual bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), each rated at 2 amps.


News Jul 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Synaptics Acquires DisplayLink in a Move to Enhance Video Interface Market Capabilities

Synaptics Acquires DisplayLink in a Move to Enhance Video Interface Market Capabilities

Synaptics embraces a strategy of growth through acquisition in pursuit of DisplayLink's video compression expertise.


News Jul 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Electric Bicycles Are at Their Peak. How Are They Designed?

Electric Bicycles Are at Their Peak. How Are They Designed?

What must e-bike designers consider in building these "green" modes of transportation? Motor power, range, motor type, and more.


News Jul 21, 2020 by Dr. Steve Arar
Resolving the LiDAR Scanning Limitations of Autonomous Vehicles

Resolving the LiDAR Scanning Limitations of Autonomous Vehicles

Researchers employ mechanical means for the control of laser light to improve LIDAR performance.


News Jul 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Solving the Longstanding Durability Issues of Hydrogen Vehicles

Solving the Longstanding Durability Issues of Hydrogen Vehicles

Can "oiling" the electrodes of automotive fuel cells prevent their degradation?


News Jul 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
In-Mold Electronics Processes Show Promising Results for Speedy 3D-Shaped Design Development

In-Mold Electronics Processes Show Promising Results for Speedy 3D-Shaped Design Development

In-mold electronic devices will emerge as a significant trend in electronic manufacturing.


News Jul 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
A Spike in EVs Means a Spike in Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)

A Spike in EVs Means a Spike in Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)

The Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) has been a key player in the development of electric vehicles. What makes them so valuable?


News Jul 14, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Silicon Photo Multipliers Take the Mechanical Bulk Out of Automotive LiDAR

Silicon Photo Multipliers Take the Mechanical Bulk Out of Automotive LiDAR

Automotive LiDAR faces the challenge of combining long-distance ranging with low-reflectivity targets in harsh environments. SiPMs may be the answer.


News Jul 13, 2020 by Maya Jeyendran
Silicon Chip Improves LiDAR Systems Without the Use of Electronics

Silicon Chip Improves LiDAR Systems Without the Use of Electronics

A silicon chip with no moving parts enables compact, efficient lidar implementations.


News Jul 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
From Notre Dame to Mars, Ground-Penetrating Radar Unearths Mysteries Previously Unseen

From Notre Dame to Mars, Ground-Penetrating Radar Unearths Mysteries Previously Unseen

How are ground-penetrating radars forging exploration in space exploration, archeology, explosive detection? It turns out, this technology can be quite versatile.


News Jul 10, 2020 by Kayla Matthews