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Infineon Rolls Out Self-Calibrating Hall Angle Sensors for Motor Control

Infineon Rolls Out Self-Calibrating Hall Angle Sensors for Motor Control

The TLx49012 family computes its own error corrections on-chip, which Infineon says removes the need for external reference encoders during calibration.


News Oct 16, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Summit 2026 - Advancing Battery Safety Through Early Thermal Runaway Detection

Summit 2026 - Advancing Battery Safety Through Early Thermal Runaway Detection

Join this webinar to discover how Infineon's pressure sensors enable early thermal runaway detection and improve battery safety through fast, reliable pressure monitoring.


Omnivision Unveils AI Companion Processor for Always-On Parking Surveillance

Omnivision Unveils AI Companion Processor for Always-On Parking Surveillance

The OAX7700 ASIC adds an NPU and pre-roll video capture to cut parking surveillance power consumption by 97%.


News Oct 09, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Exclusive—Renesas Exec Talks Humanoid Robotics, Analog Solutions, and More

Exclusive—Renesas Exec Talks Humanoid Robotics, Analog Solutions, and More

In this interview article, Renesas VP Peter Jenkins discusses how the company is leveraging its automotive sensor heritage and mixed-signal ICs to power the future of edge AI and humanoid robotics.


News Oct 05, 2026 by Jeff Child
Indie Launches Edge AI SoC for Perception Systems in Autos and Robots

Indie Launches Edge AI SoC for Perception Systems in Autos and Robots

The new system-on-chip pairs a heterogeneous AI compute engine with a low-latency multi-camera image signal processor, and can ship pre-integrated with emotion3D perception software.


News Jun 29, 2026 by Luke James
U-blox Spans ADAS L2+ to L4 With Two Automotive GNSS Modules

U-blox Spans ADAS L2+ to L4 With Two Automotive GNSS Modules

U-blox has introduced the ZED-X20K and ZED-A20K GNSS modules for ADAS and autonomous vehicles, targeting scalable positioning and functional safety needs.


News May 26, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Toshiba Collapses MCU, Motor Driver, and Sensorless Control Into One IC

Toshiba Collapses MCU, Motor Driver, and Sensorless Control Into One IC

The new motor control device simplifies high-efficiency brushless DC systems by combining a 32-bit processor with a specialized hardware vector engine.


News May 04, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Analog Devices Unveils 2.0 Version of Its In-Cabin Automotive Audio Bus

Analog Devices Unveils 2.0 Version of Its In-Cabin Automotive Audio Bus

The new ADAA245x series increases bandwidth by 400 percent and introduces Ethernet tunneling for software-defined vehicles.


News May 01, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Allegro Targets Noise and Heat With SiC Gate Drivers, Sensors

Allegro Targets Noise and Heat With SiC Gate Drivers, Sensors

The silicon carbide gate drivers and an ultra-low-loss isolated current sensor can improve efficiency and power density in high-voltage systems.


News Jan 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Melexis Unveils Inductive Sensor That Reads Two Sets of Coils at Once

Melexis Unveils Inductive Sensor That Reads Two Sets of Coils at Once

The device is Melexis’ first dual-input inductive ASSP sensor, purpose-built for demanding automotive applications like steer-by-wire and torque feedback.


News Oct 20, 2025 by Luke James
Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

The new SMP290 sensor integrates Bluetooth Low Energy to simplify vehicle electronics and extend sensor lifespan.


News Jun 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

TDK Unveils 6-Axis IMU Aimed at In-Cabin Automotive Designs

Announced today, the new IMU brings a cost-optimized, high-temperature solution to in-cabin automotive applications.


News Jun 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Omnivision Launches 1.5 MP Global Shutter Sensor for Driver Monitoring

Omnivision Launches 1.5 MP Global Shutter Sensor for Driver Monitoring

The OX01N1B image sensor features NIR quantum efficiency and better image quality for in-cabin driver monitoring systems.


News May 02, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Automotive Sensors Drill Down on Control, Precision, and Heat

New Automotive Sensors Drill Down on Control, Precision, and Heat

Allegro Microsystems, TDK, and Diodes Incorporated have released new magnetic sensors to tackle motor control accuracy and thermal management in next-gen vehicles.


News Apr 11, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

TI Reveals Radar Sensor and Audio ICs to Elevate Auto In-Cabin Designs

Announced today ahead of CES, Texas Instruments designed the mmWave radar sensor and two audio processors to cater to vehicles ranging from entry-level to luxury.


News Jan 06, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

Industry Weighs in With 2025 Forecasts—Part 2: Company Predictions

In part 2, we share predictions from a selection of companies on where they see themselves heading in 2025.


News Jan 01, 2025 by Jeff Child
Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Tradeshows Help Make This a People Business—A Look Back at Four 2024 Events

Merry Christmas! Never forget that our business is a people business. Enjoy this review of four of the trade shows All About Circuits attended this year, and the great people we met.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Jeff Child
New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

New Position Sensing ICs Simplify Design and Enhance Precision

A new crop of magnetic switches, sensors, and PCB-based position encoders aims to redefine position sensing in automotive, industrial, and robotic designs.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Charles Lee
TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

TDK Releases Pair of 6-Axis IMUs for Automotive Assistance and Safety

Announced at Electronica last week, the new six-axis IMUs target advanced driver assistance and safety applications up to ASIL D.


News Nov 21, 2024 by Duane Benson
Infineon’s Automotive Fingerprint Sensor IDs and Authenticates Drivers

Infineon’s Automotive Fingerprint Sensor IDs and Authenticates Drivers

The new biometric fingerprint sensors may be a simple, accurate, and cost-effective way to identify drivers and approve in-vehicle personalization and payments.


News Oct 22, 2024 by Mike Falter