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Renesas Electronics enables embedded automotive ADAS developments with Perception Quick Start Software

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The solution delivers reference software for camera obstacle detection (COD), LiDAR obstacle detection (LOD), and road feature detection (RFD)—three key recognition areas for sensor-based Level 2+ autonomous vehicle systems. —Tim Grai, Director of Automotive Advanced Systems Innovation Department, Renesas.

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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. Now, due to a number of optimizations, the front electric motor is almost entirely disengaged and disconnected from the electricity supply. mi) or so of range.

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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). Low power extends battery life: Consumes only 150 uA of supply current at 2 V while running at up to 860 SPS. in 1,000-unit quantities.

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ON Semiconductor unveils modular automotive imaging platform

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ON Semiconductor has introduced the Modular Automotive Reference System (MARS) that gives system and software developers a ready-to-use camera for research and development activities. MARS development boards are available now.

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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A processor with X12 LTE Modem was developed to support the advanced connectivity, graphics, video, power, and battery efficiency needed for automotive solutions.

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

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The SCP2200 family provides highly integrated, cost-effective solutions for smart automotive camera applications, while also offering industry-leading performance at very low power. Reference design solution including SCP2202 image cognition processor. The SCP2200 family is available now in limited quantities.

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