By Dave Elliott, Altera Corp. Automobiles today are probably the most intimate consumer product that occupies our daily life. In the past, they had a functional priority to mechanical parts such as exteriors and an engine. However, electronic devices are now highly emphasized for added vehicle value, convenience, and driving safety.
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By Tony Armstrong, Linear Technology Corporation The Chinese automotive electronics annual growth rate has been greater than 40% since 2005, and will most likely continue at this rate through the end of this decade. There are three main reasons for this continued growth: China is one of the fastest developing markets for automotive electronics content, it produces quick and innovative...
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By Duncan Bennett, Ramtron International The quantity of dynamic data in today’s infotainment applications is exploding. This data is often essential for the correct operation of a system...
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By Akio Nezu, Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. It doesn’t take much imagination any more to envision a whole new entertainment network in a car, truck or SUV. In fact, automakers intent on presenting consumers with the newest and most innovative A/V features are working now on rear seat and passenger side networks that will bring multimedia throughout the vehicle.
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By Roger Taylor, SMSC The pervasiveness of modern technology is evident in today’s cars. The proliferation of low-cost navigation systems, along with the advent of digital audio broadcast, satellite radio, cellular communication, wireless networks and numerous other functions have led to ever increasing complexity in today’s cars. North American manufacturers have taken an...
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Graphic Display Technology Drives New Vehicle Navigation Systems By Dan Landeck, Fujitsu Microelectronics America Auto navigation systems are migrating from high-end vehicles to mid-range and low priced cars and trucks, and becoming one of the important differentiators in the automotive product line at major manufacturers. As the technology proliferates, and infotainment emerges as a major...
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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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