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Peltier Cooling for Electronic Sensors

Learn about the sensors and applications that benefit from thermoelectric coolers in harsh, high-temperature environments to optimize performance and ensure long term reliability.

In partnership with Laird Thermal Systems

Automotive Radar Technology, Market, and Test Requirements

Learn the basics of automotive radar, MIMO radar signal processing, applications, and market trends. Test and measurement requirements for research and development, mandatory ETSI tests and production verification of automotive radar sensors in the 24 GHz, 77 GHz and 79 GHz domains are described.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

Evolving Automotive Safety Requirements Demand Efficient RADAR Processing

NXP MCUs strike the optimal performance-per-watt balance for hardware-accelerated, high-resolution RADAR systems designed for safer, smarter vehicles.

In partnership with NXP Semiconductors

App Note: RF Testing on Automotive Infotainment Devices

The RF modules used in car entertainment systems need to support multiple standards in a single assembly. To ensure the RF performance of the infotainment system, all of the scenarios surrounding RF standards and antennas need to be thoroughly tested. This app note introduces the how and why of RF measurement using Rohde & Schwarz testing devices.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

ADAS and Autonomous Driving Hits the Fast Lane for Smarter, Safer Vehicles

Driver-assisted and automated driving applications pose unique challenges to engineers. Learn more about how power designers must address logistical and safety concerns in the automotive field.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

Power Semiconductor Technology: Striking a Balance between Power, Robustness, and Cost

The choice of power semiconductor components in automotive design always comes down to a trade-off between power, robustness, and cost. Learn about the technology behind these characteristics and how the best decision can be made.

In partnership with Infineon

Chips for Functionally Safe and Robust Traction Battery Systems

In electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Li-ion battery is one of the biggest cost factors. Therefore, its capacity must be fully exploited. Battery management systems play an essential role as the central element for monitoring and control. Infineon has now developed a new device for this purpose.

In partnership with Infineon

Traction Drives in Electric Vehicles

The intent of this document is to help develop a baseline, intuitive understanding of traction drives in battery electric vehicles (BEV).

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

An Example of Securing In-Cabin AI using TEE on a Secure FPGA SoC

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing how using TEE and an FPGA SoC can work in vehicle in-cabin AI.

July 28, 2020 by Katherine Hsu, Hex-Five Security

The Four EV Charging Modes in the IEC 61851 Standard

In this article, we’ll look at different EV charging modes specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

July 27, 2020 by Steve Arar

Choosing the Right TSN Tools to Meet a Bounded Latency

As automotive moves from domain to zonal networks, many different kinds of data end up sharing the same wires. This article looks at IEEE 802.1’s Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards as a solution. 

July 21, 2020 by Don Pannell, NXP Semiconductors

Overcoming CAN Design Challenges: Addressing CAN Voltage and Power Challenges

This article discusses some CAN design challenges, focusing on power consumption and designing with multiple voltage rails in a CAN application.

April 21, 2020 by Eric Hackett, Texas Instruments

Overcoming CAN Design Challenges: How to Easily Terminate CAN Signals

This article explores and provides answers to some common questions associated with CAN design and implementation challenges — in particular, signal termination in CAN systems.

April 14, 2020 by Eric Hackett, Texas Instruments

Introduction to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology

Learn the basics of the ultra-wideband short-range wireless protocol, a technology that can be found in cutting-edge devices.

March 19, 2020 by Dr. Mustafa Bakr

Design Solution for Automotive LCD Displays Utilizing LED Driver ICs

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

February 04, 2020 by Szukang Hsien, Maxim Integrated

Advances in Temperature Measurement for Automotive Infotainment Systems

This article explores temperature monitoring in complex vehicle infotainment systems, focusing on design considerations around temperature accuracy and sensor placement in the car. 

January 28, 2020 by Tristan Brillet de Cande

The Importance of Reliability Verification in AI/ML Processors

With the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a wide variety of applications, reliability verification of AI/ML processors is critical since failures can have major consequences for the validity and legitimacy of AI/ML technology.

January 21, 2020 by Neel Natekar, Mentor

Utilizing INICnet for Automotive Networking and Connectivity

In this article, learn about INICnet and how it helps to solve the question of how designers can create a safe and effective connectivity method for vehicles.

December 03, 2019 by Carmelo De Mola, Microchip

Introduction to Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS)

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

November 06, 2019 by Steve Arar

Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) in Connected Cars

This article introduces trusted execution environments (TEEs), discussing ways these environments are currently being used and how they could be a security solution for connected cars.

October 29, 2019 by Katherine Hsu, Hex-Five Security