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Building trust in the IoT
August 18, 2021
The process of building trust in the IoT is going to take a combination of hardware and software innovations, checklists, certification schemes and legislation.
Free eBook explores in-vehicle networking’s future
August 18, 2021
Avnet’s free eBook examines some of the biggest issues emerging around in-vehicle networks, their impact on design and new considerations for engineers.
This is what your car’s network will look like in 2050
August 11, 2021
The flat CAN bus architecture is obsolete. We’ll see major changes over the next 10-15 years, but let’s look even further. NXP has forecasts as far out as 2050 and we can use those to gain an inkling of what IVN will look like in 30 years.
The LED has conquered the world of lighting
August 11, 2021
Requiring very little power for the same output, the applications for LEDs are endless. And the reduced energy consumption makes them a perfect candidate for the manufacturer exploring carbon credits.
Q&A: Carbon credits for LEDs? They’re coming soon
August 11, 2021
Think your company isn’t large or sophisticated enough for carbon offsets? Think again. Now is the time for solid-state lighting to harness this nascent opportunity.
EV charging: The drive for faster charging speeds and higher efficiency
August 11, 2021
Fast DC chargers and wide-bandgap silicon carbide switches are key to improved EV charging.
To fight EV fires, focus is on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway
August 11, 2021
Sensing solutions that focus on decomposition gases are being used to focus on early detection of battery cell thermal runaway.
Not just a stopgap, how 48V mild hybrid systems boost performance
August 11, 2021
48-Volt mild hybrid systems help meet emissions targets
As EV market grows, so does push for higher efficiency
August 11, 2021
‘The electric car has no future.’ That’s what some said in 1908 when Henry Ford introduced his cheap Model T. Despite his new assembly line manufacturing concept, that single statement rendered electric vehicles (EVs) obsolete. EVs had been around since...
Taking a low-code approach to developing a great GUI
August 11, 2021
GUIs connect us to the connected world and help create the best user experience. Low-code tools help jump-start the development process.
The rising scourge of EMI continues to vex automakers
August 10, 2021
EMI remains an enormous challenge for design engineers as vehicle features become more electronic than mechanical
Single-ended and differential signaling: Two options for in-vehicle networking IVN applications
August 10, 2021
In-vehicle networking (IVN) is experiencing strong growth due to the increase of complex capabilities in next-generation transportation applications and the rapid advancement of technology.
Connected transportation: Technology solutions to EMI/ESD design challenges for in-vehicle networking IVN
June 3, 2021
As the number of nodes in IVNs and electronic content under the hood proliferate, electromagnetic interference has greater potential to wreak havoc. Coupled with the ongoing need for reliability, the need to safely manage EMI is an imperative.
Is automotive Ethernet throwing CAN under the bus?
May 20, 2021
The CAN bus has served the industry for over three decades, and now Ethernet is moving in. While it’s not perfect for everything, CAN still has gas left in the tank.
As complexity intensifies, in-vehicle networking gets a radical rethink
May 10, 2021
To keep up with the demand for more processing power and blazing-fast data transmission speeds, the auto industry is moving toward a zonal electronic/electrical (E/E) architecture.
Three design freedoms enabled by SiC technology
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Milan Ivkovic
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April 17, 2021
Even with the undeniable performance and potential of silicon carbide (SiC) technology, some designers may be hesitant initially to tackle new projects using SiC.
Improving Performance and Precision in Robotic Surgery
April 1, 2021
While modern day advancements in electronics and robotic technology haven’t brought forth total autonomous robotic surgery, robot-assisted surgery is one of the fastest growing disciplines within the clinical surgery.
Safety and Security in Medical Devices
April 1, 2021
Medical devices are a critical and integral part of patient care – from monitoring blood pressure and oxygenation to providing life support.
Faster 4D Imaging with Heterogenous Computing
April 1, 2021
Medical imaging is one of the most valuable tools doctors have in detecting and diagnosing disease or anomalies in patients. Both 2D and 3D imaging play a big role in enabling medical professionals to deliver better clinical outcomes.
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
March 31, 2021
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
March 31, 2021
Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.
How to ensure superior power supply design integration
March 30, 2021
A key to unlocking device innovation is a power supply design that solves critical power challenges, especially the always-present demand to pack more power into smaller footprints.
Unlock innovation with power management expertise
March 19, 2021
Every electronic device has something in common: the need for power. Designing power management solutions correctly from the beginning pays major dividends later, both in longevity and user satisfaction.
Top considerations for automotive image sensing designs
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Jason Struble
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March 10, 2021
As the driver of a car, you probably don’t give it a second thought as you drive under a bridge. The sensors on your car, however, are working hard to compensate for the light differences and convey accurate information to the vehicle’s processor
The substantial benefits of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in power electronics
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Milan Ivkovic
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March 8, 2021
Silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are two semiconductor materials that are creating a significant shift in the power electronics market.
When will we conquer range anxiety in electric vehicles?
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Jason Struble
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January 22, 2021
Innovators are making important progress toward a world where electric vehicle batteries deliver a better travel experience.
Top nine considerations when evaluating microcontrollers
December 22, 2020
It’s hard to imagine modern life without touchscreen displays, televisions, washing machines, coffee makers, remote controls and connected devices of all types. Microcontroller units (MCUs) make these modern necessities possible.
Six keys to success in battery management system design
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Jason Struble
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December 18, 2020
Batteries often take a back seat in project designs used in consumer and industrial applications. Increasingly, lessons learned from the automotive industry translate neatly into these other uses and meet growing safety, security and longevity needs. We...
How touch sensing is gaining traction in automotive design
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Jason Struble
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December 9, 2020
Engineers have been flirting with cap touch (CT) and its potential for automotive applications for a while now. Most drivers are familiar with how over the last few years, capacitive touch sensing replaced mechanical buttons in infotainment applicat
Don’t reinvent the wheel when it comes to IoT
October 30, 2020
Avnet’s scalable, repeatable vertical SaaS applications are each between 60 and 80% complete, speeding time to market in IoT.