How to Achieve Low Power Design with S7-1200? Battery Power and Solar Energy Application Solutions

Industrial automation equipment is usually not associated with “low power consumption”; however, in special scenarios such as remote monitoring stations and mobile devices, enabling the S7-1200 to enter “energy-saving mode” becomes necessary. This is akin to modifying a family sedan into an off-road vehicle, requiring a series of professional modifications, but it is absolutely feasible. … Read more

3G Network Shutdown Limits Connected Car Features in Multiple Models; Automakers State: Not a Quality Issue, Owners Must Pay for Hardware Upgrades

On April 7, Red Star Capital reported that several consumers have complained on platforms about the limitations of connected car features due to the shutdown of 3G networks, affecting brands including Great Wall Motors’ Haval and Wey, Chery New Energy, Dongfeng Honda, and Jianghuai Automobile. In response to this situation, 4S dealerships have proposed that … Read more

Discussing the Current Trend of Advanced ADAS

Recently, I have been discussing this topic with many friends, and there are many realistic changes in the situation, especially since we are at the beginning of the 13th Five-Year Plan, where everyone is deeply exploring this industry. I think we can look at this from two parts: 1) ADAS We should take a closer … Read more

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): How to Quickly Become an Expert in the Field

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are revolutionizing the automotive industry by enhancing vehicle safety, reducing accidents, and improving driving comfort. With an increasing number of regulations mandating the inclusion of ADAS features and consumer demand for safer vehicles, the market for ADAS-equipped cars is rapidly growing. Consequently, the demand for skilled professionals in this field … Read more

Understanding ECU Wake-up, Sleep, and Reset

This article focuses on the wake-up, sleep, and reset of the ECU, examining whether your understanding aligns with these concepts. 1. ECU Wake-up To clarify the ECU wake-up process, we must study the corresponding hardware schematic. The essence of ECU wake-up is to supply power to the ECU. For better understanding, this article simplifies a … Read more

Methods for Testing Automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

1. Characteristics of Automotive Electronic Control Unit Repair The automotive electronic control unit (ECU) is the core component of various automotive electronic control systems. When faults occur in these systems, many issues may be related to the ECU. However, compared to other components and circuits in the automotive electronic control system, the failure probability of … Read more

Dissecting the Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Pickup ECU: How a ‘Hacker’ Breached the ‘Unhackable’

Five years ago, a new adjustable ECU/ECM claimed to be “unhackable” and dominated the market at that time; it was the GM E41 ECM Services (L5P). This ECU/ECM first appeared on the L5 Peter Max truck in 2017, and many believed that such ECUs/ECMs could not be hacked or tuned. As experts from the external … Read more

Amazon Alexa Dominates the Smart Speaker Market with Over 15,000 Skills

Summary: Amazon is dominating the smart speaker market, and recent data once again proves its king status. The Amazon Echo has sparked a craze for smart speakers, with more and more internet companies diving in to develop or launch their own consumer products. However, in this smart speaker race, significant resource investment combined with a … Read more

Smart Speakers Anticipate Upgrades

In the past year, smart speakers have become one of the most关注的 categories in consumer audio products, and they are currently in a significant growth phase, with their functions and applications rapidly expanding and improving. Smart speakers are quickly becoming popular, with Qualcomm’s “2019 Usage Survey Report” showing that 35% of global consumers own a … Read more

The Gold Rush in the Smart Speaker Industry: Rokid Aims to Be the ‘Water Seller’

By丨Lanxi According to Chuck Martin, a digital marketing expert in the United States, the moment the second and third screens—namely personal computers and smartphones—pulled the first family member away from the living room, the living room entertainment culture, which thrived on television media, was destined to become the first traditional barrier to be dismantled by … Read more