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Freescale introduces new ARM-based microcontrollers for automotive market

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Freescale Semiconductor is introducing its ARM-based Kinetis series of microcontrollers (MCUs) into the automotive market. Reference software code made available at no cost: LIN/CAN driver, Flash initialization, motor control libraries. The initial Kinetis EA series devices are available now.

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

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—Niall Lyne, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Applications, Automotive Mixed-Signal/Power and Video, Renesas Electronics Corporation. 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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TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market

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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). Samples of the ADS1115-Q1 are available now in a 3-mm x 3-mm MSOP-10 (DGS) package for US$2.60 in 1,000-unit quantities.

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Freescale introduces new family of image cognition processors for automotive camera applications

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Freescale Semiconductor introduced a new family of image cognition processors (ICPs) for the driver assistance market. Freescale is working to make new, advanced technologies more accessible for the mainstream automotive market. Reference design solution including SCP2202 image cognition processor. touch screen controller.

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Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’

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During the Model 3 program, which Musk regularly refers to as “production hell,” he reached out to Cook to discuss the potential acquisition of Tesla by Apple. Since the Model 3’s trying and stressful ramp, Tesla has launched itself to be the seventh most valuable company globally with a market cap of $690.25

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Toshiba introduces new automotive Ethernet-AVB bridge; working with Qualcomm on advanced connected car systems

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The TC9560XBG supports standards such as IEEE 802.1AS and IEEE 802.1Qav, generally referred to as Ethernet-AVB (Audio Video Bridging). The new Toshiba TC9560XBG Ethernet bridge solution and TC9560AXBG, with CAN-FD features, are available now, with volume production slated to begin in October 2016. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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

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To help customers bring their designs to market more quickly, Freescale provides comprehensive enablement solutions for powertrain development, including comprehensive software libraries and reference solutions with full software and hardware integration. With this offering, Freescale now offers seamless scalability from 2.5