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Processors

The Rise of RISC-V and ISO 26262 Compliance

Can RISC-V meet ISO 26262 standards and reshape the automotive industry when it comes to functional safety? The latest trends suggest it’s already happening.
Ethernet

Ubiquitous Ethernet and Its Many Protocols

Now having pushed past its half-century anniversary, the seemingly countless forms of Ethernet, from SPE to PoE, have become an integral part of communications systems across ...
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Power

3 Ways Silicon Carbide Paves the Path for Next-Gen EVs

Silicon carbide is having a huge impact on the EV industry by enhancing power performance and efficiency and being the springboard to fast charging.
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Power

GaN Spearheads Battery-Charging Revolution

Gallium nitride is becoming the technology of choice for charging EVs, HEVs, and other applications, bringing 3X greater speed when compared to silicon-based solutions.
Fluke Calibration
Test & Measurement

6 Ways Innovation is Changing Calibration

Discover how innovations in calibration technology are revolutionizing precision and efficiency across industries.
Tula Technology
Automotive

Increasing EV Powertrain Efficiency Without Rare-Earth Materials

Similar to Dynamic Skip Fire tech for diesel engines, Tula’s Dynamic Motor Drive intermittently operates the motor at high efficiency to deliver torque while minimizing losses...
Tesla
Automotive

Tesla Robotaxi Arriving in August, But Plans Dropped for Low-Cost EV

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker is planning to unveil its new robotaxi self-driving vehicle this August. It’s also canceling plans to build a less-expensive entry...
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Power

Tapping Secrets of Li-ion Cell Temperature to Improve Cold Performance

Explore the challenges and solutions for EV battery performance in cold weather, including state-of-charge monitoring and advanced temperature-management techniques.
NXP Semiconductors
Automotive

NXP Outfits Its First 5-nm Automotive SoC with Real-Time CPU Cores

The S32N55 is the initial offering in the S32N family of so-called “super-integration” processors based on the 5-nm process.
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Inside Electronics

Designing Advanced Automotive Driving Systems for Safety and Integrity

In this edition of Inside Electronics, we talk with u-blox’s Stefania Sesia about the design of safe and reliable automotive systems, such as u-safe for high-performance lane ...