Texas Instruments (TI) Enhancing the driving experience by providing system-level innovations, scalability, and safety expertise, enabling customers to drive faster on the road. ☜ Slide left and right ☞ This issue details innovations in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), infotainment, hybrid/electric vehicles, power systems, body electronics, and lighting, allowing our customers to offer the next … Read more
I worry that when I mentionPCB test points, you might not know what I am talking about, so I specifically searched for a video screenshot on Bilibili to show you: If you have ever used a NOKIA phone, every time you open the back cover to change the battery, you seethose two rows of circular … Read more
The new 32MHz RL78/L23 MCU offers 512KB of flash memory, 109μA/MHz active current, dual bank FOTA updates, and a 30% reduction in LCD power consumption. www.renesas.com Renesas Electronics, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has launched a new series of 16-bit RL78/L23 microcontrollers (MCUs), expanding its low-power RL78 series. The RL78/L23 MCUs operate at … Read more
The automotive industry is rapidly evolving, driven by new technologies, particularly the emergence of regional architectures, optimization of ADAS sensors, and the increasing use of high-quality displays in vehicles, making cars smarter than ever before. Manufacturers urgently need solutions that can help them innovate while being flexible for future updates. — TECHnalysis Research Bob O’Donnell … Read more
The EBU’s Head of Technology and Innovation envisions the infotainment systems in future connected cars. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) focused on potential future broadcasting and audio entertainment models at the Digital Broadcasting Summit held in February 2020. One of the core topics was the future role of integrated broadcasting and multimedia systems in connected … Read more
Source: Niuka Network Abstract In modern vehicles, high-performance computing (HPC) systems for infotainment play a crucial role in enhancing the experience of drivers and passengers by providing advanced features such as music, navigation, communication, and entertainment. This system utilizes technologies such as Wi-Fi, cellular networks, NFC, and Bluetooth to ensure continuous internet connectivity for information … Read more
Introduction In this section, we will discuss the WiFi chip ESP8266 used in the STM32 FOTA example. This involves the ESP-01 WiFi module based on the ESP8266 chip, developed by Ai-Thinker. In the STM32 FOTA Demo project, we use it to achieve wireless communication. First, let’s get to know this module, and then we will … Read more
Using LoRaWAN for firmware over-the-air upgrades (FOTA) is quite challenging. Currently, the LoRa Alliance has not mentioned much on this topic, although it can be implemented in Class B and Class C devices. The reasons why firmware over-the-air upgrades using LoRaWAN are difficult include: 1. The communication of the base station cannot occur simultaneously. This … Read more
Recently, discussions about Tesla’s AMD vehicle chips have been exceptionally lively. Is AMD really that good? AMD is eternal? Is this a benefit for the party? With the official delivery of the domestic Model Y Performance, the multimedia control unit MCU 3.0 (Media Control Unit) equipped with the AMD main control scheme has officially kicked … Read more
Technology Popular Science Understanding OTA in Three Minutes Introduction With the increasing importance of electronics and software, as well as the rising complexity of vehicles, the lines of software code within automobiles are experiencing exponential growth, with software infiltrating even the most detailed sensor cores. Consequently, automotive companies have placed vehicle software quality, information security, … Read more