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Achieve high-quality wireless audio in the car

18 Apr 2013 | Jonny McClintock

As the home environment moves towards the reality of wireless connectivity, car drivers and passengers are expecting the same functionality and freedom associated with a wire-free environment.

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Solder-free car electronic systems manufacturing 23/04/2013
Know the key advantages of compliant pin technologies as well as the important design guidelines when manufacturing automotive electronics.

Achieve high-quality wireless audio in the car 18/04/2013
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Eliminating automotive data-net bottleneck 15/04/2013
A high-speed vehicle network technology can support the various displays and other functions users expect, while avoiding cabling and connector issues in auto applications.

Basics of automotive cabin climate control 02/01/2013
Each manufacturer has its own particular method for delivering the perfect climate for individual passengers; however, they all rely on certain similar components.

How to achieve precise clean engine design 16/11/2012
Learn about the software for automating the analysis of chemical processes via computer simulation and modelling solutions.

Understand multi-core, virtualisation in vehicles 05/11/2012
High-performance multi-core processors need to be accompanied by matching software concepts in order to unfold their full potential.

Issues in using LED for automotive lighting 15/10/2012
LEDs bring several benefits to automotive lighting, but they also come with their share of challenges.

Examining advanced graphics in automotive instrument clusters 02/10/2012
Here's an overview of automotive instrument clusters with advanced graphic capabilities today and in the foreseeable future.

An introduction to capacitive sensing 02/07/2012
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IR's COOLiRFET MOSFETS deliver ultra-low RDS(ON) 22/05/2013
The benchmark D2Pak-7P AUIRFS8409-7P delivers R<SUB>DS(ON)</SUB> max as low as 0.75mOhm at 10Vgs with a current rating up to 240A and offers offer low conduction losses.

Vishay resistors aimed at car, industrial apps 21/05/2013
The thin film chip resistors, ACAS 0606 AT and ACAS 0612 AT, tout tighter absolute tolerance, relative tolerance, and relative TCR for the latest S, T and U accuracy grades.

Ic-Haus rolls out 3.3V digital sensor output driver 20/05/2013
Ic-Haus' latest digital output driver enables compact sensors to be equipped with NPN, PNP, push-pull, and IO link-compatible output driver options.

TDK's automotive-grade C0G MLCC adds range 20/05/2013
The IEC 5750 MLCC has a capacitance of 100 nF and is rated for 630 V and is designed to operate to temperatures of up to 125°C.

Kemet debuts MLCCs with X8L dielectric 17/05/2013
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Hall-effect sensor ICs target high-bandwidth apps 13/05/2013
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Automotive electrics receive protection from varistors 13/05/2013
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Isolated gate drivers support up to 10kV surge protection 10/05/2013
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Vishay's snubber capacitor ready for direct IGBT mounting 09/05/2013
The snubber capacitor features low ESR down to 1.5mΩ, capacitance tolerance down to ±5 per cent, self-inductance of 0.7nH per mm of lead spacing, and high RMS current up to 20A.

Automotive simulation models optimises wheel suspension 07/05/2013
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Unstable power supply ups demand for non-renewable inverters 21/05/2013
Frost & Sullivan said higher disposable incomes and greater affordability in developing regions such as Africa and South Asia encourage the adoption of power inverters.

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The collaboration aims to develop best-in-class performance and reduce power consumption of devices leveraging the companies' strengths in developing wireless solutions.

Research project pushes smart LED tech 16/05/2013
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Researchers to develop Li-S batteries for EVs 26/03/2013
Improving lithium-sulphur batteries by producing a composite of sulphur and carbon may prolong electric vehicle power.

Plessey expands distribution network in Asia 11/03/2013
The company teamed up with Supreme Components to target the Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam markets.

Next-gen of mobile vertical disruptions 05/03/2013
This year's Mobile World Congress focused on next-wave activities that are seen to cause vertical disruption in mobile technology.

Novel sensors perform without lenses, moving parts 21/01/2013
Duke University engineers have created a metamaterial that makes sensors operational without lenses, mechanical positioners and other devices.

Scientists spin thread-like carbon nanotech fibres 15/01/2013
Scientists have developed carbon nanotech fibres that look like simple black thread, but which conduct electricity and heat like metal wires.

Factor that limits EV battery life discovered 18/12/2012
Researchers discovered that lithium accumulates beyond battery electrodes over time.

Galvanisation process tech to boost LED drivers 05/12/2012
Researchers from the Fraunhofer have developed a manufacturing technique which deposits special metals such as copper, gold and tin into LED drivers, making these chips more efficient.

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