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Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: NEC Electronics Extends Support for Automotive Audio and Navigation Control Systems with New 32-Bit Microcontrollers Boasting Highest level of Built-In Flash Memory Capacity

NEC Electronics has reaffirmed its commitment to the automotive market by expanding support for audio and navigation applications with its new V850E/Sx3-H microcontrollers.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Microtune's New Tuner Chip Brings High-Speed Digital TV to Automotive Entertainment

Microtune introduced a tuner chip for high-speed in-car TV. The MicroTuner(TM) MT2067 is a world-standard, automotive-grade TV tuner engineered to provide superior, stable TV reception for...  >>  

Automotive Dash/ Display :: Fujitsu Microelectronics Introduces Versatile, Feature-rich MB88F322 Graphics Display Controller at Convergence 2008, Extending Global Leadership in Graphics Technology

Fujitsu has introduced the MB88F322, designed to deliver best-in-class graphics performance with sophisticated graphics in a compact two-chip solution.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: CSR launches the RoadRunner2 automotive car kit development platform

CSR has announced the launch of RoadRunner2, the second in its highly successful range of designs for Bluetooth in-car hands-free kits. RoadRunner2 is a generic development platform based on...  >>  

GPS :: Avago Technologies Simplifies GPS Designs with First Complete GPS RF Front End Module with FBAR Filters

Avago has announced a GPS low noise amplifier, the ALM-1712 integrates a GPS LNA and two FBAR filters to simplify the design of GPS applications.  >>  

Automotive Dash/ Display :: Freescale 8-bit automotive microcontrollers target fast-growing Asian vehicle markets

Freescale continues to rev up its 8-bit automotive microcontroller (MCU) portfolio with the introduction of an S08 MCU family designed for entry-level instrument clusters and heating, ventilation...  >>  

GPS :: Triquint Releases Smallest, Most Integrated GPS Front-End Module

TriQuint announced the release of its newest highly-integrated RF module for GPS (global positioning satellite) navigation systems.  >>  

GPS :: Infineon Introduces World's Smallest ESD Protection Diode for RF Antennas

Infineon has launched the world’s smallest transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode for the protection of antennas in latest electronic equipment.  >>  

Automotive Dash/ Display :: Freescale helps reduce cost and complexity of instrument clusters for entry-level vehicles

Freescale has introduced a cost-effective family of 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) designed for electromechanical instrument clusters used in entry-level vehicles.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Silicon Labs Introduces Smallest, Most Fully-Integrated Automotive AM/FM Radio Receiver IC

Silicon Laboratories has announced the Si474x, the industry’s smallest, most fully-integrated automotive AM/FM radio receiver IC based on its digital low-IF architecture.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Freescale Semiconductor takes high-end automotive infotainment mainstream

Freescale has introduced the i.MX35 family of multimedia processors with navigation capabilities and hands-free control of in-car audio. It takes auto-infotainment capabilities beyond the luxury...  >>  

GPS :: Atmel's Proven GPS Single-chip Receiver ICs with Highest Navigation Accuracy Now Also Automotive Qualified

Atmel has announced availability of automotive-grade GPS devices featuring excellent navigation performance. The ATR0630P1 and ATR0635P1 incorporate a complete GPS receiver.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Cirrus Logic Announces 32-Bit DSP with Integrated Premium Audio Converters

Cirrus Logic has introduced an audio system-on-a-chip (SOC), the CS47048, targeting audio amplifier applications. It combines a 32-bit audio DSP, high performance multichannel audio codec and a...  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: TI reduces car audio system cost by up to 50 percent with highly-efficient Class-D audio amplifiers

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...  >>  

GPS :: Renesas Technology's SH77721 SH-NaviJ Series SoC is Ideal for Low-End to Mid-Range Car Navigation Systems

Renesas has announced the SH77721 SoC, a new SuperH processor for low through mid-range car information terminals, especially small portable navigation units and dashboard-mounted car navigation...  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: High-Speed, Multiport LVDS Crossbar Switches Reduce Point-to-Point Links and Save Cost

Maxim introduces the MAX9132/MAX9134/MAX9135 high-speed, multiport LVDS crossbar switches. These switches route multiple sources to multiple displays, thus reducing the number of point-to-point links.  >>  

GPS :: RMI Enables new category of Portable Navigation Devices with Rich Media and Low Cost

RMI announced that it has launched a complete product solution for Media Personal Navigation Devices (mPND) driving lower cost GPS implementations.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: NXP drives car radio market with one of the world's first low IF tuner systems

NXP Semiconductors has announced the general availability of its TEF660x series FM/AM tuner – one of the world's first low IF tuners for car radio head units.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Microchip Technology Introduces OEM-Compliant, Automotive-Certified LIN/SAE J2602 Transceivers

Microchip Technology has announced the MCP2021 and MCP2022 (MCP202X) LIN/SAE J2602 transceivers. The new devices are 3 rd party-LIN/J2602 approved, OEM approved, and AEC-Q100...  >>  

Automotive Dash/ Display :: Microchip Technology Offers New Capacitive Touch Demo Board; Simplifies Integration of Cap–Touch Interfaces Into 16-bit MCUs

Microchip Technology has announced an addition to its mTouch capacitive touch offerings, the PICDEM Touch Sense 2 Demo Board (Part # DM164128).  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: 2.2MHz, Dual-Output DC-DC Converters with 80V Load-Dump Protection Are Ideal for Automotive Applications

Maxim introduces the MAX5098A/MAX5099 dual-output, high-switching-frequency DC-DC converters capable of delivering 2A and 1A of output current.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: Micron Announces New 32GB E-MMC Devices

Micron Technology has announced 32GB e-MMC embedded devices compliant with MMC standards. The new devices will give consumers a significant increase in storage capacity for songs, pictures, and video.  >>  

Automotive Audio/ Multimedia :: NXP and iBiquity Develop Next-Generation HD Radio Solution for In-Car Entertainment

NXP has announced that it has developed the first multi-standard radio integrated circuit (IC) dedicated to digital in car-reception together with iBiquity Digital Corporation.  >>  

GPS :: MIPS Technologies' Silicon-proven GPS RF Tuner IP Reduces Risk for Developers of Next-generation Devices with GPS

MIPS Technologies has introduced a new generation of its Global Positioning System (GPS) RF Tuner IP solution which enables embedded system designers to decrease costs.  >>