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Atmel Connects Single-chip AES-128 Immobilizer and Remote Keyless Entry Microcontroller for Combi-Key ApplicationsAtmel announced the availability of the new single-chip AES-128 immobilizer and remote keyless entry AVR microcontroller for combi-key applications. This combi-key application will enable a fully integrated solution for automotive manufacturers and consumers seeking an easier to use, integrated system. Atmel's ATA5795 is specifically targeted for high-volume, uni-directional car keys, while the immobilizer and the remote keyless entry functions are integrated in the same fob. An immobilizer is an electronic device fitted to an automobile which prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (or other token) is present. Atmel First to Introduce Off-the-Shelf Automotive-Qualified Capacitive Touch ControllerAtmel claimed the first standard product capacitive touch controller in the industry that is fully qualified for the automotive market. Based on the patented QTouch capacitive touch technology for buttons, sliders and wheels, the AT42QT1110 is a ready-to-use 11-key capacitive touch controller that meets all device specification requirements for the automotive industry. These products are ideal for automobile applications such as global positioning systems (GPS), window and mirror control, keyless remote entry and more. Atmel Introduces Automotive Devices Featuring Robust Connectivity, High Security, Lower Cost and Lower Carbon FootprintAtmel announced several new devices to enable an automotive designer to easily develop lower-cost designs with enhanced connectivity, improved safety and increased Li-Ion battery life. These solutions will enable automotive designers to create innovative automotive applications with a Li-Ion battery management solution featuring active cell balancing, LIN transceiver families with ultra-low power wake-up management, a single-chip car access device for combi-key applications, and fully automotive-certified touch controllers. Xilinx and Inova Semiconductors Simplify Design Integration of High-Bandwidth Video Connections for Automotive ApplicationsAt Embedded World 2010, Xilinx and Inova Semiconductors introduced an Automotive Pixel Link (APIX(R)) IP solution for the Xilinx(R) Automotive (XA) family of low-cost Spartan(R)-6 field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The configurable core supports multiple high-bandwidth video and communications links in a single device to transfer high-quality, real-time video from two or more cameras or processing units to in-vehicle displays. This highly integrated connectivity solution is targeted at infotainment and driver assistance applications. Freescale next-generation system basis chips provide energy efficiency and safety for in-vehicle networksAs electronic content in cars continues to increase, energy management, safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) robustness have become critical requirements for in-vehicle networks. Freescale Semiconductor today announced its next generation of system basis chips (SBCs) to address these issues. The SBC devices integrate an energy management module to power microcontrollers (MCUs), transceiver interfaces to connect with in-vehicle networks and low-power modes to conserve battery life. Microtune's Automotive Amplifier CHIP Deployed in BYD Cars Targeted for China MarketMicrotune, Inc today announced that its multi-standard automotive antenna amplifier, the MT119 is being deployed in the automobiles of BYD Co., Ltd. (www.byd.com) of Shenzhen, China. The MT1119 is currently used in BYD's fuel-based sedans and all-electric vehicles. It is planned for rollout in BYD's most popular-selling compact models by March and in all BYD models by year end. 
Avago Technologies Announces 2.5 Amp Automotive Gate Drive Optocoupler with Integrated Desaturation Detection and Fault Status FeedbackAvago Technologies today announces a new compact extended temperature automotive grade optocoupler for use in hybrid electronic vehicles. Avago's ACPL-36JV 2.5 Amp optocoupler incorporates an integrated desaturation detection and fault status feedback system while offering superior performance over a wide operating temperature range from -40 to +105 degrees-C. The ACPL-36JV is ideal for use with isolated IGBT/power MOSFET gate drives, industrial inverters, AC and brushless DC motor drives, and uninterruptable power supplies. 
NEC Electronics Introduces 14 New 8-bit MCUs for Automotive Dashboard ApplicationsNEC Electronics announced the availability of 14 new All Flash microcontrollers (MCUs), the 78K0/Dx2 product series with simple gages The new offering includes wide range of peripherals with either 80 pins or 64 pins and memory capacity ranging from 60 kilobytes (KB) down to 24 KB. Avago Technologies' Automotive-Grade Optocouplers Selected for Use in Mazda's New Hydrogen/Gas Powered Hybrid VehicleAvago Technologies announced that Yaskawa Electric Corporation has selected two of its latest R2Coupler™ isolation products for use in the futuristic Mazda Premacy hydrogen/gas powered hybrid vehicle. Yaskawa, which makes the electronic motor inverter system for the Premacy, is using Avago's ACPL-782T automotive grade isolation amplifier and ACPL-312T gate drive optocoupler in its electronic motors. 
Data and Power Isolation Circuits Receive Automotive Qualification For Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Battery ManagementThe growing popularity of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) is placing new emphasis on the need for battery management to monitor voltage levels and provide car makers with the means to reduce battery weight, size and cost. Because HEV batteries operate at high voltages of up to 600 V, isolation is required for safe and reliable operation. Analog Devices is addressing these needs by expanding its portfolio of AEC-Q100 products with the introduction today of quad-channel digital isolators with integrated, isolated power. 
MAX2135: Diversity tuner for automotive TV applications provides two tuners in a 7mm x 7mm packageMaxim introduced the MAX2135 diversity tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T automotive applications. This device integrates two high-performance signal paths that operate from a single fractional-N synthesizer. Packaged in a small, 7mm x 7mm TQFN, the MAX2135 provides a compact solution compared to designs that use two separate tuner ICs. 
SMSC to Present Automotive Connectivity Solutions at Embedded World in NurembergSMSC, a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced that it will present the latest developments in its automotive product line at Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany on March 2 - 4, 2010. SMSC will highlight its automotive infotainment system solutions, including MOST, USB and Ethernet. 
Avago Technologies’ Automotive-Grade Optocouplers Selected for Use in Mazda’s New Hydrogen/Gas Powered Hybrid VehicleAvago Technologies today announced that Yaskawa Electric Corporation has selected two of its latest R2Coupler isolation products for use in the futuristic Mazda Premacy hydrogen/gas powered hybrid vehicle. Yaskawa, which makes the electronic motor inverter system for the Premacy, is using Avago's ACPL-782T automotive grade isolation amplifier and ACPL-312T gate drive optocoupler in its electronic motors. 
Murata widens line-up of automotive grade NTC chip thermistorsMurata has increased the lineup of its industry-leading chip thermistor family by adding a new automotive grade series of compact NTC (negative temperature coefficient) chip thermistors. The NCP****0S** series features operating temperature between -40 and +150 degC and will be used in high temperature environments such as engine control circuitry. 
IR - AUIPS7121R and AUIPS7141R Intelligent Power Switches for Harsh 24V Automotive EnvironmentsInternational Rectifier today introduced the AUIPS7121R and AUIPS7141R 65V high-side intelligent power switches (IPS) with accurate current-sensing and built-in protection circuits for harsh 24V automotive environments such as under-the-hood truck junction boxes. 
austriamicrosystems introduces a new sensor interface specifically for automotive unbiased capacitive sensorsaustriamicrosystems has expanded its interface product portfolio with the AS1716, a sensor designed for interfacing to Piezo Electronic capacitive sensors. "Piezo Electronic sensors have many advantages over other sensor types. They are self generating and need no external excitation and they are compact and have excellent linearity" said Bruce Ulrich, Marketing Director Consumer & Communications at austriamicrosystems. "In Automotive Engine designs the knock sensor is an integral part of the engine management system helping to increase overall reliability and improve fuel efficiency. The AS1716 provides the automotive customer with a complete flexible differential to a single ended solution." 
Kontron Microspace MPCX28: in-vehicle PC with Intel Atom Z530 processorAt SPS/IPC/Drives, Kontron unveiled its first longtime available in-vehicle PC, based on the Intel Atom Z530 processor and Intel System Controller Hub US15W, with a flexible PCI/104 socket for ultra flat and space-saving PCI/104 expansion cards. Further options for customization include 2 PCIe Mini Card Slots for custom specific options such as GPS, GSM/UMTS, and WLAN. 
91905 series - Molex introduces innovative MOST Straight Junction BoxMolex Incorporated introduces an innovative reflow soldering process compatible MOST Straight Junction Box. Automotive OEMs can achieve significant reductions in process time and assembly costs in their multimedia and infotainment networking product manufacturing by using the new Molex Straight Junction Box. 
Toyota Rolls SMSC MOST Network Out In Four New ModelsSMSC a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST(r)) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment network for the Toyota Mark X, Sai hybrid sedan and Land Cruiser Prado as well as the Lexus LS luxury sedan. The Toyota Mark X and Sai will be distributed in the Japanese market and the Toyota Prado and Lexus LS will be sold globally. NEC Electronics Expands Lineup of System LSI Devices for Automotive Infotainment SystemsNEC Electronics has announced the availability of new system-on-chips (SoCs), the EC-4260 (NaviEngine-MID) and EC-4250 (NaviEngine-mini) for use in automotive infotainment systems. The new devices have the performance, peripheral set, and software ecosystem to meet the demands of high performance applications such as navigation, infotainment, and telematics systems. NEC Electronics first introduced the EC-4270 (NaviEngine) with four embedded CPU cores in 2007. NXP System Basis Chips Bring New Levels of Performance to In-Vehicle NetworksNXP Semiconductors today announced the release of the UJA107x family, its second generation of CAN/LIN System Basis Chips (SBCs) for in-vehicle networks. The UJA107x SBCs optimize the performance, power consumption and cost of electronic control units (ECUs) for a broad range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, climate control, seat control, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive lighting, rain/light sensors, parking assistance and transmission. 
Throttle position sensor with dual outputs launched at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2009Penny + Giles, designer and manufacturer of high reliability position sensors for the motorsport industry, will be launching a new throttle position sensor with dual outputs, TPS280DP, at Professional Motorsport World Expo 2009. 
Silicon Labs Expands Family Of Automotive-Qualified MicrocontrollersSilicon Laboratories has announced a new line of C8051F5xx automotive-qualified microcontrollers (MCUs) that enable a dramatic reduction in system cost and footprint in body electronics applications. The highly integrated C8051F5xx family eliminates the need for discrete analog components and offers industry-leading throughput, reducing code size and further lowering system cost. The new pin- and software-compatible 8-bit devices are ideal for cost-sensitive, space-constrained embedded body control applications, such as fan control, seat adjustment, window lifters and fuel tank sensors. 
austriamicrosystems - Fully redundant motion sensing IC for the toughest automotive safety requirementsaustriamicrosystems today expanded its magnetic rotary encoder portfolio with the AS5245, a fail-safe magnetic rotary encoder IC specifically designed to address stringent automotive requirements like reliability, accuracy and safety. 
ST’s Automotive Power-Management Chip Reduces Car-Battery LoadSTMicroelectronics has unveiled its new power management chip for car body applications. The device addresses the carmakers' challenge to reduce the stand-by current consumption (quiescent current), at a time when the number of power-consuming products in the car is continuously increasing. It also provides comprehensive fail-safe functionality with reduced external components and optimized overall system cost. 
SMSC MOST Network Adopted in New BMW X1 and MINI Cooper ClubmanSMSC, a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the new BMW X1 compact SUV and MINI Cooper Clubman models. MOST is the standard network for the infotainment systems across almost the full range of BMW platforms. With these latest design wins, MOST is now adopted in over 80 vehicle models on the road today.
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