Engineering is making the car of the future possible by enabling electric vehicles, self-driving, telematics, cellular V2X, ADAS, DSRC, and more via innovations in power, embedded design, communications, and other technology areas.
Also known as a Smart Trunk Opener (STO), the kick to-open trunk application has grown significantly over recent years, especially in SUVs and high-end passenger vehicles.
A complement of new TI mmWave radar sensors and existing ultrasonic and camera systems facilitates the transition from assisted to automated vehicle parking.
This video showcases five ultrasonic sensing applications – automated garages/gates, parking spot detection sensors, ultrasonic park assist, wireless charging/EV charging station, and kick to open smart trunk.
Sponsored by Digi-Key and ON Semiconductor: Silicon-carbide devices offer a range of benefits, such as high-voltage, high-current, and high-temperature capability, along with greater efficiency and power density.
An increasing number of logistics providers and mass-transit operators prefer electronic logging devices to monitor vehicle efficiency and gather different sets of data.
