Eventually, self-driving cars will arrive. But until then, here’s a look at what will drive that progression. The next arrow of development is set for automotive We all have seen it. We all have read about it in your front-center technology news outlets. The next forefront for technology will take place in the vehicle. The growing market fitted with […]
Ethernet is emerging as the network of choice for infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems, Atmel’s Tim Grai explains. Imagine you’re driving down the highway with the music blaring, enjoying the open road. Now imagine that the sound from your rear speaker system is delayed by a split second from the front; your enjoyment of the […]
Conrod is the world’s first fully-programmable, connected app platform for your car. Ideal for auto enthusiasts looking to personalize their ride, Conrod is a small device that plugs into the CAN bus of a VW brand car and lets users customize its features. More than just a data logger or diagnostic tool, the dev board provides developers with the ability to create their own […]
Large SoCs without an Ethernet interface typically have slow start-up times and high-power requirements — until now. Atmel, a lead partner for the ARM Cortex-M7 processor launch in October 2014, has unveiled three new M7-based microcontrollers with a unique memory architecture and advanced connectivity features for the connected car market. According to a company spokesman, E70, V71 […]
The integrated FPU DSP (into the Cortex-M7 core) is using 2X the number of clock cycles when compared with the SHARC21489. Thinking of selecting an ARM Cortex-M7-based Atmel SAM V70/71 for your next automotive entertainment application? Three key reasons to consider are the clock speed of the the Cortex-M7 (300 Mhz), the integration of a floating point (FPU) […]
Automotive apps are running in production by million units per year, and cost is a crucial factor when deciding on an integrated solution. It’s all about Cost of Ownership (CoO) and system level integration. If you target automotive related application, like audio or video processing or control of systems (Motor control, inverter, etc.), you need to integrate strong […]
Most touch panels for 2017 car models will use capacitive touch technology, IHS report reveals. The explosion of touch-enabled screens used in smartphones, tablets and other consumer devices, along with improvements in touch technology, are increasing the demand for touchscreen automotive displays used for navigation, entertainment and online services, climate control, energy efficiency tracking and other […]
The car of the future could have a curved center display with tons of real estate for driver information and entertainment. It’s no surprise that automotive technology has emerged as an integral component of our digital lifestyle, as more and more consumers are looking to bring their mobile devices seamlessly into their vehicles. During CES 2015, ARMdevices.net had the chance to catch […]
Atmel has just announced a collaboration with IHR, a worldwide partner in the automotive industry, to further support the innovation of Local Interconnect Network (LIN) systems. This collaboration leverages IHR’s LIN configuration tools with Atmel’s industry-leading embedded solutions to improve application integration, time-to-market and to minimize licensing costs. Atmel’s collaboration with IHR enables Atmel to provide manufacturers […]
Rob Valiton, Senior VP and General Manager at Atmel, was recently interviewed by Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design. During the podcast – which can be heard here – the two spoke about various issues surrounding automotive systems and the multiple, often conflicting challenges involved in designing for the application space. The interview was conducted […]
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