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High-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors February 02, 2012
Maxim Integrated Products'MAX16919/MAX16969 high-speed USB 2.0 automotive-grade protectors come with iPod/iPhone fast-charge detection and USB host-charger detection for all USB gadgets. The protectors’ fast-charge detection supports both high-speed USB (480Mbps) and full-speed USB (12Mbps) operation, ...
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Offline simulator allows virtual verification of ECU software in early development phase
February 01, 2012
In order to manage complexity with emphasis on the safety and reliability of electronic control units (ECUs), the automotive industry is turning to realistic early simulation. To meet this requirement, tool vendor dSPACE is offering a solution with its new dSPACE Offline Simulator which can simulate ...
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Ford triples production of parking assistant system
February 01, 2012
The active parking assist in Ford's current vehicles seems to be success story: The company announced that it has increase the production volume of the electronic system by a factor of three.
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Preh provides Porsche 911 climate control
February 01, 2012
For the center console of the new Porsche 911 models, automotive supplier Preh has developed a climate control system with a corresponding two-zone temperature control algorithm, and has launched it into mass production. The operating system has built-in buttons to adjust the seat ventilation and heating ...
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LeCroy rolls automotive data bus analyzer packages
February 01, 2012
LeCroy Corporation released three new packages to address the growing automotive segment. Automobile and chip manufacturers, such as Broadcom and partners of the MOST Cooperation turned to LeCroy for the test needs of their next generation systems. As a result, two QualiPHY automated compliance test ...
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Molex brings more CMC standard header and solder-mount headers with press-fit terminals
February 01, 2012
Molex CMC product line has expanded with a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, CMC is an industry standard interface used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, ...
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Continental joins OPEN Alliance Ethernet consortium
January 31, 2012
Automotive supplier Continental AG is a new member of the OPEN Alliance SIG (One Pair Ether-Net Alliance Special Interest Group). The group is dedicated to spreading the use of Ethernet networks as the standard solution for in-vehicle applications. Continental's move is not much of a surprise: The company ...
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Gate drive IC shrinks power train design in hybrid and electric vehicles
January 30, 2012
International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles.
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ST integrates window control into door controller IC
January 27, 2012
STMicroelectronics has introduced the market's first multi-functional door-zone driver with an integrated electric-window control. This chip, which reduces bill-of-material costs and improves passenger comfort, has already been selected for broad adoption at a leading German car manufacturer.
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Mentor Graphics, Mecel offer Autosar 4.x software design solution
January 27, 2012
With Autosar 4.x being in the design pipeline for a production start in 2014 to 2016, the automotive value chain increasingly demands development platforms. In order to meet this demand, Electronic Design Automation software vendor Mentor Graphics and Delphi subsidiary Mecel AB have joined their forces ...
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