As public awareness and support for global environmentalism increases, technology organizations are beginning to implement green initiatives to mitigate... >>
Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of electronic hardware applied to the control of automotive powertrains. The increase in usage of electronic powertrain control can be attributed mainly to the increasing pressure on vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and the tailpipe emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitric oxides (NOx). The only way to meet today's requirements is through the use of advanced electronic hardware/software control systems, as part of an integrated engine management system (EMS).
Freescale is powering Synerject’s M3 electronic control units (ECU), designed for motorcycles, like the 2009 Ducati Monster 696, and other recreational vehicles.
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The 1394 Trade Association has introduced the new 1394 Automotive specification for copper cabling media, designed to optimize use of the 1394 (FireWire) standard in entertainment, environmental...
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STMicroelectronics has announced four microcontrollers in four Power Architecture families enabling integrators to use the 32-bit MCU core throughout powertrain, car body, chassis and safety, and...
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by Sergio Fissore, Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Power electronics packaging is experiencing new trends as a result of the needs of high power applications, with automotive market being a strong driver.
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The HAL 82x is the optimal system solution for applications such as, Rotary position measurement, like throttle position or accelerator pedal, and Contactless potentiometers.
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Ramtron automotive nonvolatile memory is ideal for the new wave of cars that feature improved safety, fuel-efficiency, and enhanced driver experience.
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Renesas introduced the SH72544R 32-bit microcontroller for design of electronic controls for car and truck engines and transmissions that boost efficiency, decrease emissions, and improve performance.
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Five things to look for: specific experience, quality control, standards compliance, packaging capability, and customized volume production capability and capacity.
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The MAX1474 is the world's first electronically programmable capacitor. It is designed to replace unreliable, mechanical inductors in common tuning circuits.
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The IPS1021(S)(R)PbF is a Intelligent Power Switch (IPS) with low side MOSFET over-current, over-temperature, ESD protection and drain to source active clamp.
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TI’s DSP and control technologies are at the heart of Team DAD’s unmanned, self navigating vehicle, a Real Time Imaging (RTI) vision navigation and vehicle control system.
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by Sergio Fissore, Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. Power electronics packaging is experiencing new trends as a result of the needs of high power applications, with automotive market being a strong driver.
