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Renesas introduces complex device driver software to ease development of battery management systems for EVs

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The CDD software is designed to work with Renesas’ Winning Combination BMS reference design hardware kit, which includes the ISL78714 IC and the RH850/P1M MCU. The new CDD software and the Renesas BMS reference design hardware kit (ISL78714BMS5XBEKIT1Z) are available now to qualified customers.

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

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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. Daily Trip Summaries: Allow drivers to maintain and reference trip history in an organized manner.

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

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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. The reference design kit provides setup and data logging via CAN and UART. Hardware, software, and interface reference manuals are included, along with an EMC report.

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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. The new equipment version is available now and features 20-inch wheels and sport air suspension. mi) or so of range. mi) over its previous capability.

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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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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). All products in the ADS1115 family are available for automotive qualification. Samples of the ADS1115-Q1 are available now in a 3-mm x 3-mm MSOP-10 (DGS) package for US$2.60

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