Automotive & transportation

To fight EV fires, focus is on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway

Sensing solutions that focus on decomposition gases are being used to focus on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway.

As EV market grows, so does push for higher efficiency

‘The electric car has no future.’ That’s what some said in 1908 when Henry Ford introduced his cheap Model T. Despite his new assembly line manufacturing concept, that single statement rendered electric vehicles (EVs) obsolete. EVs had been around since...

Single-ended and differential signaling: Two options for in-vehicle networking IVN applications

In-vehicle networking (IVN) is experiencing strong growth due to the increase of complex capabilities in next-generation transportation applications and the rapid advancement of technology.

Connected transportation: Technology solutions to EMI/ESD design challenges for in-vehicle networking IVN

As the number of nodes in IVNs and electronic content under the hood proliferate, electromagnetic interference has greater potential to wreak havoc. Coupled with the ongoing need for reliability, the need to safely manage EMI is an imperative.

Three design freedoms enabled by SiC technology

Even with the undeniable performance and potential of silicon carbide (SiC) technology, some designers may be hesitant initially to tackle new projects using SiC.

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

The undeniable advantages of SiC technology over Si

Silicon carbide (SiC) technology has reached the tipping point, the state when undeniable advantages push a technology into rapid adoption.

FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications

Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?

Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence

Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.

The substantial benefits of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in power electronics

Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are two semiconductor materials that are creating a significant shift in the power electronics market.

Autonomous driving and the giant leap from L1 to L5

According to the definition given by SAE International, autonomous driving is divided into five levels, from L1 to L5.

The fully automated smart cockpit is truly amazing, but… it’s just the beginning.

According to Visteon’s research data, the global market for major smart cockpit products in 2018 was approximately US$32.9 billion, and is expected to reach US$46.1 billion in 2022.

Six keys to success in battery management system design

Batteries often take a back seat in project designs used in consumer and industrial applications. Increasingly, lessons learned from the automotive industry translate neatly into these other uses and meet growing safety, security and longevity needs. We...

The evolution of the car key

Digital car key allows drivers to forgo a physical car key and unlock and control the car with improved safety and greater convenience.

The era of the multi-screen car cockpit has arrived

The exciting new car cockpit experience in the emerging multi-screen era is sure to pique the interest of many new users.

Service-oriented gateways: “Waking up” car data

“Waking up” the car data that has lain dormant and converting it into real profit has become a high priority in the automotive industry of today.

The State of Automotive Only Starts with Autonomous Driving

Learn how the state of automotive spans a variety of applications, from electrication to in-cabin AI.

Somewhere Between the Flintstones and the Jetsons

Learn more about developing adaptable automotive automation with Xilinx

ADAS: paving the way for autonomous vehicles

In order to realize fully automated driving without human intervention, three conditions must be met - the vehicle must be fully aware of the surrounding environment, be able to respond accordingly when the environment changes, and the security of th

Unreliable autonomous driving? Take a look at how difficult vehicle-mounted vision processing is

We all have high expectations for autonomous driving, a fact that’s exemplified by the display of autonomous driving technologies at every major tech expo. Development in this sector has however been accompanied by an increase in accidents related

Transportation Safety: 5 Protocols & Processes to Know

A dynamic range of protocols can help make our transportation technology safer.

Transportation Trends in Commercial & Non-Passenger Vehicles

Some of the most exciting technology trends shaping transportation are for commercial vehicles.

5G is here – and maybe it’s time to buy a new car!

The mission of 5G is to create the ‘Internet of Everything’, drastically expanding the scale of the Internet in the process. As one of our most valuable possessions, it is inevitable that cars will join the network.

Meeting Next-Generation Automotive Design Challenges

Thanks to engineering ingenuity and the electronic components that have become pervasive inside vehicles of all types, cars are smarter and, in many ways, safer to drive. As the automotive industry advances toward Level 5 fully autonomous vehicles, a

Key Design Considerations for Selecting the Right RF Antenna

Know when to choose standard, when to go custom.

The story of Swift Navigation

Autonomous functionality is set to disrupt industries from automotive to agriculture and robotics. There’s just one problem: GPS technology needs to catch up.

Four tech trends that improve the driver experience

Learn about ways to integrate some the most innovative features into cars, including haptic-feedback touch screens, knob replacement, smart glass and driver-notification applications.

Mastering the road ahead

The market demand for Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) has increased by leaps and bounds. In fact, the global automotive electronics market is forecast to grow robustly over the next few years. In particular, the market value of entertainment

Powering the future—the hidden heroes of electric vehicle technologies

The automobile industry in Mainland China has developed at an unimaginably rapid pace in recent years and a general trend can be observed in car sales figures. A little more than twenty years ago, automobile production in Mainland China numbered only

The Growth and Increasing Sophistication of ADAS in the World

As electronics in our cars continue to become more sophisticated, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are taking center stage. These systems make many of the aspects of driving easier, and---most importantly—safer.