Infotainment Systems will gradually extend their reach, with GPS and cellular technology, for example, providing a cost-effective means of enabling mobile access to Internet and Internet-based services.
The 1394 Trade Association has introduced the new 1394 Automotive specification for copper cabling media, designed to optimize use of the 1394 (FireWire) standard in entertainment, environmental...
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Toshiba has announced two new highly integrated, high-performance CD- MP3 processors that enable playback of CD and multiple compressed audio formats from a single IC.
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NXP has unveiled an advanced media processor, the Nexperia PNX9520, to address the growing demand for best-in-class audio and video applications in the car.
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Altera introduces the Automotive Graphics System, a scalable solution that enables engineers to design multiple automotive infotainment products based on a single electronic design.
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Texas Instruments has extended its TAS54xx family of Class-D audio amplifiers with two new devices offering greater integration and channel flexibility, saving OEMs up to 50 percent system cost...
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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?
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Microtune offers high-performance RF modular and IC solutions for AM/FM radio, terrestrial digital radio, automotive TV, RDS systems and integrated antenna systems.
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Lattice’s Power Manager II ispPAC-POWR1014/A is a power-supply monitor and sequence controller, incorporating in-system programmable logic and in-system programmable analog functions.
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Infotainment and multimedia in vehicles are the applications of the future. Our Ravin graphic controller family makes sure that your ideas take on form and colour.
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The generic Telematics Systems signal chain represented here addresses the audio processing side of the system. Select the colored Signal Chain blocks to see a listing of available products.
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A New Perspective on Decimation and Interpolation Filters. Steve Green Technical Marketing Manager, Mixed-Signal Products, Cirrus Logic, Inc. it is the removal of the digital decimation and...
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The VisualAudio is a new software tool for designing and developing audio systems. This article describes its framework, audio modules, and application to audio product development.
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Application information for the power amplifier TDA856x series. These amplifiers are mainly used in automotive applications such as car radios, boosters and multimedia applications.
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This EE-Note describes how to connect the ADSP-BF561 Blackfin processor and Micron MT9V022 image sensor, and includes schematics and example code for the transmission.
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Spread-spectrum (SS) oscillator usage in automobiles benefit not just instruments, but also the driver and passengers—in clean performance of the electronic automotive subsystems.
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Tracing the history of microcontrollers and their role in the evolution of car audio: Development of the world's first single-chip digital tuning system.
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Receivers used in automotive TV have to consider environmental and product lifespan conditions. Automotive OEMs require quality components, and the automotive TV tuner is no exception.
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Altera has announced its Platform ASSP Replacement Infotainment System (P.A.R.I.S.) is available to designers and OEMs for infotainment, navigation, comfort and convenience, and drivers-assistance...
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The MT2060-STV0361-RD is a cost-optimized, high-performance Reference Design for DVB-T. Its performance complies with NorDig Unified 1.0.1, the latest European standard for terrestrial digital TV.
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The pre-qualified 'RoadTunes' reference design provides the automobile industry with a hardware and software platform for the range of Bluetooth wireless applications.
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International Rectifier has introduced the IRAUDAMP7 reference design for Class D audio amplifiers for home theater applications, musical instruments and car entertainment.
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International Rectifier reference design illustrates how designers can reduce PCB board space by 50 percent for the entire mid-voltage range of mid- and high-power amplifiers for home theater...
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The complexities of supporting multimedia in the automotive environment can be overwhelming, especially when introducing portable media players and USB flash disks.
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Automotive infotainment systems integrate features such as DVD video, GPS, voice recognition and synthesis, Internet browsing, OnStar and cellular phones.
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The CY7C67300 USB host/peripheral controller enables MP3 players, mobile handsets, and GPS systems to seamlessly interface with in-vehicle electronics systems.
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Wolfson's WM8805 is a high performance consumer mode S/PDIF transceiver with support for 8 received Channels and 1 transmitted Channel. A crystal derived, or externally provided high quality...
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The CY7C67300 USB host/peripheral controller enables MP3 players, mobile handsets, and GPS systems to seamlessly interface with in-vehicle electronics systems. The device is compliant with AEC...
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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?