Automotive braking systems have evolved over the last decade. From Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) to Anti-Slip Control (ASC) there is a continuous reduction in hydraulic elements. The new kid on the block is Electro Mechanical Brake EMB -- the development step towards pure brake-by-wire technology: no more brake fluid, no hydraulic circuits! The braking force is generated directly at each wheel by high performance electric motors. Electrical braking needs a higher voltage and therefore the success of hybrid braking systems is concurrent with introduction of 42V electrical systems in passenger vehicles.
By Gene Frantz, Texas Instruments Smart, programmable cameras with a high degree of analytical intelligence will be the workhorses that enable the next generation of applications for the security and automotive markets to name just a couple. The technology will be in place. Are we ready for it as human beings?