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

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Fully differential cell input range of ±5V accommodates fuel cell and bus bar measurement requirements for aging battery packs. A battery management system (BMS) reference design is available, which includes five ISL78714 ICs and a RH850/P1M MCU to form a complete 70-cell evaluation platform for external balancing.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Vehicle Health: Provides vehicle mileage, oil life and fuel efficiency, as well as preventative service prompts and maintenance notifications. Remote Commands: Allow drivers to lock, unlock and remote start a vehicle from the OnStar Vehicle Insights website or mobile app when keys are not readily available.

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

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For automotive applications such as battery monitoring systems in HEV/EV vehicles, fuel or oil pressure sensing, the ADS1115-Q1 offers the industry’s only integrated programmable comparator, allowing easy over- or under-voltage threshold monitoring to increase design flexibility while reducing board space and component cost, the company says.

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Freescale introduces new ARM-based microcontrollers for automotive market

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Target applications for the Kinetis EA series MCUs include seat, sunroof and fuel/water pump systems; general body electronics such as body control, park assist, CAN/LIN nodes, interior lighting; and engine control systems for two-wheel powertrain. The initial Kinetis EA series devices are available now.

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Freescale announces new high-end powertrain microcontroller; 3x performance of prior high-end unit

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This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by enabling a new generation of engine management solutions. Automakers are under increasing pressure from both governments and consumers to improve overall fuel efficiency across their fleet and lower polluting emissions.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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Each vehicle has been designed and developed at SEAT’s headquarters in Martorell, and represents a further step in the firm’s vehicle development program, showcasing the benefits of using CNG as the primary fuel. SEAT is committed to boosting CNG as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

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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).

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