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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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The ISL78714 includes a precision 14-bit analog-to-digital converter and associated data acquisition circuitry. The device also offers up to six external temperature inputs (two available from GPIOs) and includes fault detection and diagnostics for all key internal functions.

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Audi boosts range and efficiency in e-tron; extra 25 km in WLTP

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The new models are available now to customers in Europe. This refers to losses that occur as a result of the proximity of the brake calipers to the brake discs. In both cases, the electric motors function as generators and convert kinetic energy into electrical energy. mi) or so of range. mi) over its previous capability.

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TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market

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Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) recently introduced the industry’s most highly integrated automotive-qualified, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The ADS1115-Q1 includes a reference, programmable gain amplifier (PGA), mux and oscillator in a small package and supports up to 860 samples per second (SPS).

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Deep Learning Could Bring the Concert Experience Home

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There are now at least half a dozen different approaches to producing highly realistic audio. We use the term “soundstage” to distinguish our work from other audio formats, such as the ones referred to as spatial audio or immersive audio. and so on). Our 3D Soundstage technology bypasses this. The app, called.

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New high-resolution time-to-digital converter from ams offers better object detection and avoidance for LiDAR

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ams AG , a leading provider of high performance sensor solutions and analog ICs, has launched a new version of its market-leading time-to-digital converter (TDC) offering improved speed and precision together with low power consumption. The TDC-GPX2 is available now in production volume.

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Freescale introduces intelligent battery sensor combining MCU and CAN with flexible three-channel analog front end

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analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for simultaneous measurement of battery voltage and current, as well as a third 16-bit ?? Low-level drivers and BMS utility libraries are available to support custom battery modeling and shorten development cycles. The analog front end includes a two-channel, 16-bit sigma delta (??)

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