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HiL add-on board supports e-motor simulation July 29, 2010
Existing HiLs for internal combustion engines can be expanded for electric powertrains with the NovaSim E motor board from MicroNova. The device allows engineers to test the ECU software functions.
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QNX Neutrino 6.5 offers enhanced multiprocessor support
July 28, 2010
QNX has released a new version of its Neutrino real-time operating system (RTOS). The software offers a range of new options including symmetric multiprocessing support for a selection of ARM and Freescale processors. Also certain Intel processor chipset functions are now supported.
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Infineon boosts TriCore MCU architecture computing power
July 27, 2010
With a new iteration of its TriCore microcontroller architecture, Infineon tackles compute-intensive automotive applications such as calculating fuel-air mixture for low-emission cars or sophisticated chassis control.
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CMOS AM/FM LNA integrates adjustable gain control for active car antenna applications
July 27, 2010
Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX2180, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with integrated automatic gain control (AGC) for automotive antenna applications.
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Infineon Power MOSFET features very low on-resistance
July 26, 2010
Infineon Technologies has introduced a 30V Power MOSFET for high current automotive applications. The vendor claims the transistor features the world's lowest R DS(on).
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Wireless control receiver combines high sensitivity, low power
July 23, 2010
At automotive, industrial and consumer markets aims Infineon Technologies with its family of three wireless control receivers. Combining highest available sensitivity and low power consumption, the devices provide multi-band support for worldwide coverage and are suited for use in remote keyless entry ...
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Rugged power meters target EMC immunity testing
July 23, 2010
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The PM 6006 power meter which has been introduced by TESEQ is specially designed to meet EMC immunity testing requirements that demand a large dynamic range, fast measurements, rugged design and a frequency range that matches the application.
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dSpace offers Diesel exhaust system simulation
July 22, 2010
The limits for nitrates in diesel engine emissions defined by international standards are becoming increasingly strict. Compliance with these limits requires electronic controls for catalytic converters. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that use urea injection (with AdBlue) are said to be ...
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Silicone paste offers electric and thermal conductivity
July 21, 2010
Chomerics Europe has developed a new conducting silicone-based paste for applications requiring particularly good thermal contact between metallic surfaces. CHO-LUBE E117 combines electric and thermal conductivity plus lubrication and corrosion protection.
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QNX RTOS safe kernel receives SIL 3 certification
July 20, 2010
After having introduced an IEC 6105 certification support pack for safety-critical applications, system software vendor QNX has received a IEC 6105 Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) certificate for its Neutrino RTOS Safe Kernel. The certificate provides independent validation that the software offers ...
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