Automotive Electronics

Rockchip: AIoT Chip Strategy Fuels Performance Growth with Promising Prospects in Automotive Electronics

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Rockchip: AIoT Chip Strategy Fuels Performance Growth with Promising Prospects in Automotive Electronics

Rockchip (603893), a leading integrated circuit design company in China, recently disclosed its quarter-on-quarter performance growth for Q4 2025 during an investor relations event. This growth is primarily attributed to the company’s “V-formation” strategic layout in the AIoT chip sector, particularly its outstanding performance in automotive electronics, machine vision, industrial, and sector applications. Core Drivers … Read more

What Are Domestic MCU Manufacturers Doing in 2025?

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What Are Domestic MCU Manufacturers Doing in 2025?

The MCU market has undergone significant changes in recent years due to various factors such as the pandemic, supply chain destocking, and technological advancements. With the rise of Chinese MCU manufacturers, global market competition has intensified, and technological innovation has accelerated, promising continuous growth in multiple fields in the future. What everyone wants to know … Read more

Testing Over Thirty Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, CAN, and More!

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Testing Over Thirty Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, CAN, and More!

With the continuous updates in hardware architecture, oscilloscopes are no longer just instruments for “oscillography”; protocol decoding is a typical example! IIC, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN… We provide the ZDS series oscilloscopes with up to 37 types of protocol decoding analysis plugins for free. What are the applications of these numerous protocols, and how are … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of Smart Sensors: A Billion-Dollar Market for Future Machine Senses

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In-Depth Analysis of Smart Sensors: A Billion-Dollar Market for Future Machine Senses

Sensors serve as the perception layer of the information age, acting as the entry point for receiving and transmitting vast amounts of data, and are a crucial foundation for the Internet of Things. Some analyses suggest that in the coming years, sensors, particularly MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) products, will be the most promising technology in the … Read more

New Breakthrough in Functional Safety Testing: Innovative Practices in Fault Injection Technology

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New Breakthrough in Functional Safety Testing: Innovative Practices in Fault Injection Technology

Author | ktw624 Editor | Not Eating Pig Head Meat IntroductionWith the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicle technology, the driving experience and travel efficiency have significantly improved, and people’s attention to safety has also increased. To ensure driving safety, functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 impose strict requirements on automotive electronic and electrical … Read more

Detailed Insights into Automotive Electronic ECU Bootloader Development

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Detailed Insights into Automotive Electronic ECU Bootloader Development

Introduction 1. Functions of the Bootloader 2. How to Establish Reliable Bus Communication? 3. Parsing Programming Files (S19/HEX/BIN) 4. NVM Driver Development 5. Other Key Points in Bootloader Development a. Relationship between Bootloader and Application b. Methods for Jumping from Bootloader to Application c. Knowledge and Debugging Techniques Required for Bootloader Development d. Download Methods … Read more

New Developments in RISC-V Automotive MCUs! Zhongwei Semiconductor Secures Orders from 12 Automotive Companies

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New Developments in RISC-V Automotive MCUs! Zhongwei Semiconductor Secures Orders from 12 Automotive Companies

Following Horizon Robotics and Black Sesame, another domestic chip company has made breakthroughs in the automotive-grade RISC-V sector.Recently, Zhongwei Semiconductor disclosed in its investor relations activity record that the company achieved an operating income of approximately 910 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of nearly 30%, with a gross margin rebounding to nearly 30%, … Read more

Empowering the New Revolution of Software-Defined Vehicles: S2C Partners with Ecosystem Partners to Provide Arm-Based Innovative Solutions

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Empowering the New Revolution of Software-Defined Vehicles: S2C Partners with Ecosystem Partners to Provide Arm-Based Innovative Solutions

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology. The advent of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) has led to an increase in digital functions and applications, along with heightened hardware and computing demands, pushing the total code volume of vehicles towards a billion lines. The entire industry is compelled to rethink the design of … Read more

Is Texas Instruments Disbanding Its Shanghai Development Team? A Cycle of Failure

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Is Texas Instruments Disbanding Its Shanghai Development Team? A Cycle of Failure

// Author | QingningIntroduction“If you allow people to come, you must allow them to leave.” The news of “Texas Instruments disbanding its MCU team” did not bring any turbulence to Qin Hua (a pseudonym). On May 7, industry rumors surfaced that Texas Instruments would disband its MCU R&D team in China and relocate its R&D … Read more

How Much Do You Know About Automotive Power Management ICs (PMIC)?

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How Much Do You Know About Automotive Power Management ICs (PMIC)?

In the era of electrification and intelligence transformation in the automotive industry, automotive power management integrated circuits (PMICs) are also important participants. These electronic components play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of modern vehicles. We will delve into the basics of automotive PMICs, the different types available, their applications, and … Read more