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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

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

Understanding the Six Power Modes for Maximum Efficiency on NXP’s LPC55S69 MCU 

This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in various applications.

one day ago by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

What Is the Sinc Function and Why Is It Important in Electrical Engineering?

This Frequent Engineering Question gives a quick overview of a mathematical function that appears frequently in digital signal processing.

one day ago by Robert Keim

How to Implement Digit Recognition with TensorFlow Lite using an i.MX RT1060 Crossover MCU

This article looks at digit detection and recognition using MNIST eIQ as an example, which consists of several parts — the digit recognition is performed by a TensorFlow Lite model, and a GUI is used to increase the usability of the i.MX RT1060 device.

3 days ago by David Piskula, NXP Semiconductors

Designing Microelectronics Using Fusion 360

This article dives into how Fusion 360 can be used to produce smarter microelectronics.

September 17, 2020 by Sam Sattel, Autodesk

Finding Statistical Relationships: Correlation, Causation, and Covariance

This article explains a statistical measure that helps us to draw conclusions about how one variable affects another.

September 16, 2020 by Robert Keim

Protecting IoT Embedded Designs with Security ICs

In this article, we discuss some key security threats to be aware of when designing for the IoT, important security functions, and how protecting these designs is becoming easier with advances in security ICs. 

September 15, 2020 by Scott Jones, Maxim Integrated

How to Enable I2C on the OKdo E1 Board Using the NXP MCUXpresso IDE

In this article, learn how to enable I2C by allowing the LPC55S69 MCU on the E1 board to communicate with a Bosch BME280 environmental sensor present on the Microe Weather click module.

September 10, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Environmental Sensor Applications for IoT Edge Device Sensing

Learn more about the "environment sensor" solution developed my OMRON, based on MEMS device and power-saving technology.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

Eaton TVS Diode ESD Suppressors

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes provide surge protection to protect internal electronics from damage caused by transient voltage and ESD. In this article, learn more about the role of TVS diodes.

In partnership with Eaton Electronic Components

Back to Basics: Secure Hash Algorithms

The main idea behind a Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) function is to take data of variable size and condense it into a fixed-size bit string output. Here, learn the basics of an SHA and its variants.

In partnership with Maxim Integrated

PCB Trace vs. Chip Antenna Design Considerations

This article outlines the attributes of both chip and PCB trace antennas. It also covers the design considerations required in selecting the right type of antenna to implement in your design.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Basics of Tactile Switches

This whitepaper offers a basic introduction to tactile switches, a key component for many end devices which require actuators such as buttons.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

How GaN-on-Si Can Help Deliver Higher Efficiencies in Power Conversion and Power Management

How do GaN (gallium nitride), SiC (silicon carbide), silicon, and GaN-on-SiC compare? Learn how Infineon's CoolGaN™ HEMTs (high-electron-mobility transistors) provide improvements in power management.

In partnership with Infineon

A New Architecture for the Provision of Secure Storage Offers Higher Capacity at Lower Cost

Floating-gate Flash circuitry is only embedded in devices fabricated at 40nm or earlier nodes, so it is not embedded in the most advanced, highest-performance processors. For secure code and data storage, designers, therefore, have to specify an external device that contains secure memory capacity.

In partnership with Winbond

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

Tips for Accurate Bode Plot Measurements on an Oscilloscope

Learn practical tips for analyzing closed-loop stability of a switched-mode power supply with a Bode plot created with an oscilloscope.

In partnership with Rohde & Schwarz

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

Switching Inductive Loads with Safe Demagnetization

The purpose of this application note is to provide the system engineer with details of the unique features of Maxim's MAX14912/MAX14913 products, and in particular, to explain how these products can safely handle 24V DC loads of "Unlimited Inductance" using Maxim's patented SafeDemag™ feature.

In partnership with Maxim Integrated

The Importance of Jitter in High Performance Design

High Performance Serial Data Architectures bring the focus of clock oscillator jitter to the forefront.

In partnership with Dove Electronics

Testing Phase Noise of Ultra Low Phase Noise OCXO—Challenges and Solutions

Learn about the test methods and equipment used in the measurements of phase noise of ultra low noise (ULPN) OCXO.

In partnership with Dove Electronics