Automotive
How precision ADCs enable highly accurate metering systems in EV chargers
The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry is experiencing rapid growth. With consumers, industries and governments demanding more environmentally sustainable transportation, the EV charging infrastructure must become more efficient and accessible.
MPs briefed in Parliament on key electric vehicle challenges
EVA England has launched a campaign and online tool ‘Charge Up Change’ enabling drivers to address their MP directly on the changes they would most like to see when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure.
eSync Alliance welcomes VicOne as member
As UN R155, R156, and ISO 24089 cybersecurity and software update regulations become increasingly important for automotive manufacturers globally, the eSync Alliance has welcomed VicOne as its newest member.
Asahi Kasei Microdevices and Dirac partner on in-car audio
Semiconductor manufacturer Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Dirac have announced a partnership to integrate Dirac’s suite of software-defined smart acoustics solutions, AudioIQ, into AKM’s line of automotive audio digital signal processors (DSPs), including its flagship AK7709, to significantly reduce tuning time while enhancing sound quality within vehicle interiors.
Xiphera and Siemens Cre8Ventures partner on automotive security and EU Chips Act
Xiphera has announced its partnership with Siemens Cre8Ventures through the Digital Twin Marketplace. Together, the companies aim to address critical security challenges in the automotive industry while supporting the sovereignty objectives of the EU Chips Act.
Ben’s latest survey shows stress remains automotive’s number one and growing issue
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched this year’s annual health and wellbeing report revealing results from its most recent survey, which polled over 1,000 automotive workers. The top five health and wellbeing issues identified for automotive workers are stress (57%), poor sleep (52%), anxiety (44%), low mood (41%) and not taking time out (to rest or relax) (43%).
NXP’s AI-enabled OrangeBox 2.0 connectivity domain controller
NXP Semiconductors announced OrangeBox 2.0, the second generation of its OrangeBox automotive-grade development platform designed to facilitate secure automotive communication between the vehicle’s gateway and its wireless technologies.
Hongfa active suspension power design uses Vicor modules
Xiamen Hongfa Electroacoustic says it has designed the industry’s highest performance and smallest active suspension power system, using Vicor’s BCM6135.
AWR2944P by Texas Instruments
The AWR2944P/AWR2E44P is a "Performance" expansion to the AWR2944 portfolio with enhanced RF and compute performance to meet NCAP + Automated Driving requirements. The AWR2944P/AWR2E44P is also a single-chip mmWave sensor composed of a FMCW transceiver, capable of operation in the 76- to 81-GHz band, radar data processing elements, and peripherals for in-vehicle networking.
AI-enabled development platform simplifies security
NXP Semiconductors has released OrangeBox 2.0, the second generation of its OrangeBox automotive-grade development platform designed to facilitate secure automotive communication between the vehicle’s gateway and its wireless technologies.