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Breakthrough infra red sensor provides accurate carcass temperature for tyre development
A new infra red sensor that records accurate tyre carcass temperature has been developed by TPMS specialists BERU f1systems. For the first time, DigiTyre IR provides accurate temperature and pressure data unaffected by heat soak from the rim
Vector Informatik opens subsidiary in UK
In opening a Vector Great Britain subsidiary in Birmingham on January 1, 2009, Vector Informatik GmbH is responding to the significance of the British market. Starting in January 2009, Vector Great Britain will be marketing the product line-upCurrent sense amplifier operates from -55°C to 150°C
Linear Technology has announced the LT6107, a Military Plastic grade (MP-grade) high side current sense amplifier specified for operation from -55°C to 150°C. As an MP-grade device, the LT6107 is guaranteed and tested across the specified temperature range and is intended to meet the demands of automotive, military and industrial,
Amplicon launches rugged in-vehicle PC
According to Amplicon, the VTC-3300E has been designed from first principles with vehicle environments in mind. It features power ignition control to accommodate various power sources and to prevent the PC from running the battery flat when the
austriamicrosystems to present its FlexRay Transceiver product family
austriamicrosystems, designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs for automotive, communication, industry and medical applications, will present its FlexRay Transceiver product family encompassing the AS8220 FlexRay Basis Transceiver, the AS8221 FlexRay Standard Transceiver and the brand new
NXP introduces transceivers for in-vehicle networking
NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today launched two new FlexRay transceivers that offer best in class Electro-Magnetic Emission (EME) for better safety and comfort in cars. Compliant with the FlexRay Physical Layer specifications, NXP's TJA1081
Molex designs sealed, high-density, wire-to-board, CMC hybrid connectors
Molex is expanding its CMC (Connectors Modular for Controllers) product line. Available in standard and power versions, Molex's CMC product line can be used for several modes of transportation vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles as wellFreescale 8-bit automotive microcontrollers target fast-growing Asian vehicle markets
Freescale Semiconductor continues to rev up its 8-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) portfolio with the introduction of an S08 MCU family designed for entry-level instrument clusters and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls. Featuring an integrated liquid crystal
Surface-mount MX34R connectors said to enhance efficiency of 2.2mm-pitch automotive standard
JAE Europe has introduced 20-way and 32-way surface-mount connectors to its 2.2mm-pitch MX34 range, allowing smaller automotive electronic modules that require fewer assembly processes to enable faster production and lower unit costs.
Freescale and McLaren Electronic Systems team up on energy-saving regenerative braking technology for race cars
Freescale Semiconductor and McLaren Electronic Systems (MES) have announced a collaborative initiative to develop next-generation kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) technology for the highest levels of motor racing from 2010 onward.Freescale's and MES's KERS technology collaboration addresses