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Engineers Create Low-Power Collision Detector Inspired by Locusts

Engineers say they’re creating a low-power collision detector that mimics the way locusts avoid one another when flying in swarms.

September 09, 2020 by Luke James

Resolving the LiDAR Scanning Limitations of Autonomous Vehicles

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

July 20, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

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.

July 13, 2020 by Maya Jeyendran

Silicon Chip Improves LiDAR Systems Without the Use of Electronics

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

July 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

What Makes Touchscreen Technology Tick?

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.

June 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Driver Monitoring Systems May Prevent Thousands of Distracted Driving Accidents

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.

June 12, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

Chinese LiDAR Sensor Manufacturer Hesai Unveils Blind Spot Detection Technology for Self-Driving Cars

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.

June 07, 2020 by Luke James

MEMs Six Degrees of Freedom Sensors are Built to Cover More ADAS Safety Bases

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.

June 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

New IMU Addresses Critical Safety Threat for ADAS—Sensor Drift

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.

May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

A Vision for Zero Road Fatalities Starts at an ADAS Safety Sensor

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.

May 05, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Hall-Effect Sensor and the Rise of 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?

April 20, 2020 by Steve Arar

Enabling Thinner and Higher Quality Cameras and Imaging Systems for Electronics Development

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.

April 13, 2020 by Luke James

Heat Matters in Electronic Design. A Temperature Sensor From ADI Emphasizes Why

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.

March 15, 2020 by Robert Keim

2020 Brings New Crop of LiDAR Sensors for Autonomous Vehicles

LiDAR has been a staple sensing technology in the development of autonomous vehicles. What's new in automotive LiDAR sensors?

February 03, 2020 by Lisa Boneta

Infineon’s Newest Hall Sensor Claims ASIL D Classification for Automotive Applications

The TLE4999I3 sensor IC incorporates two Halls into one device for strictly-regulated automotive applications.

June 18, 2019 by Kate Smith

Vayyar Imaging Announces 4D Point Cloud Application for Automotive Sensors

This new single-chip radar monitors conditions both inside and outside of the vehicle.

June 07, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Solid-State LiDAR Gets a Boost Towards Automotive Applications: ams Offers VCSEL in New Team Up

Is this new triple team creating a "tipping point" for solid-state LiDAR for automotive?

May 24, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

STMicroelectronics Introduces High-Dynamic Range Image Sensors for Automotive Driver Monitoring

Someday soon, your car may watch you drive. These two new image sensors are designed for computer vision in automotive environments.

December 05, 2018 by Gary Elinoff

MEMS Sensors for Automotive Applications: A Glance at STMicroelectronics’ 6-Axis Inertial Module

While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.

July 18, 2018 by Robin Mitchell

A New High-Performance MEMS Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor from IDT

IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four different accuracy levels.

January 24, 2018 by Nick Davis