An EU-funded consortium of institutes, software firms, vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers have developed a software architecture that allows cars to automatically download software updates.

In a joint research project, Technical University of Darmstadt and automotive technology provider carhs.communiation GmbH (Alzenau, Germany) are trying to transfer car-to-car communications systems to the world of motorbikes. Besides warnings of potential dangerous road conditions, the system will include a human-to-human communications option for biker groups.

IGLOO nano starter kit from Actel immediately available for low-power, high-volume designs.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced four Gen. 5.0 high-performance 45 and 100-V Schottky diodes that extend the D-Pak current capability up to 20 A.

PPTC (polymeric positive temperature coefficient) resettable circuit-protection devices can help protect power supplies, transformers, industrial controllers and electric motors from damage caused by overcurrent and overtemperature conditions.

Maxim Integrated Products and Transim Technology Corporation (Portland, Oregon) have collaborated to launch Maxim's EE-Sim Design Center, powered by Transim's WebSIM online design technology.

This three-part article covers several aspects of FPGA power consumption; it also provides a new look at power dissipation numbers, and questions the traditional methods of estimating and measuring power.

Responding to a significant number of requests for a TRIAC dimmable LED driver, National Semiconductor has introduced a constant-current controller that enables uniform dimming of LEDS without flicker.

This white paper on regeneration concludes with a look at the motor as a generator and offers example formulas for calculating the required size of a motor.

With the emergence of important climate saving legislation, power designers have been focusing on AC-DC systems where efficiency is typically low. It's now time to reexamine DC-DC systems as every little bit of savings is important.

NEC Electronics Europe has introduced its package HSON-8 for power semiconductors in automotive applications. The device offers similar performance as widespread packages at lower space requirements.

Luxury car makers Daimler and BMW will cooperate in electronics procurement in order to achieve scaling effects. The move is not least a result of the ongoing automotive market crisis.

French automotive tier ones Valeo and Michelin have announced to bundle their forces in the development of electric drives and hybrid drives. The move includes the development of recharcheable elements in the power train as well as other technology segments relevant for reducing CO2 emission and improving the power efficiency.

Vehicle manufacturers are now relying on simulation-based development methodologies to enable early validation of power network quality.

The message of John Cohn and others who promote the field of engineering is important right now, not just for attracting bright young minds to the profession but also in reminding practicing engineers why they got into it in the first place.

There are two fundamentally different resistor topologies for sensing current, each with unique attributes to match to your application requirements

Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, Germany) and Toshiba Corp. (Tokyo) have agreed to jointly develop electric automotive drives and the respective control electronics. In addition, the companies will cooperate in developing high-density battery systems for next-gen electrically-driven cars.

The shortage of FPGA engineers is leading many companies to outsource FPGA development. Outsourcing has many benefits, but it also carries risks. Here are ten questions to consider before outsourcing.

The company also plans to unveil a prototype of its long-awaited Model S four-door sedan on March 26.