The two-wheel and three-wheel vehicle market is undergoing a technological transformation, driven by the need for greater safety, enhanced rider experiences, electrification, and sustainable, economical urban transportation. Next-Gen DCC Enables Safer, Smarter and More Connected Two-Wheel Vehicles The shift from legacy instrument clusters to digital connected clusters (DCCs) has accelerated in recent years to meet […]

The rapidly evolving automotive landscape is shifting from the traditional distributed architecture to centralized compute architecture coupled with domain integration. There is also mass deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) – the drive towards more autonomy. These transformations in turn are fueling the change from a hardware-central model to a software-defined vehicle (SDV) model. All […]

Robotic vacuums have surged in popularity over the past decade, thanks to their ability to keep homes clean without the hassle of manual vacuuming. These robots utilize spatial computing algorithms for navigation, broadly referred to as SLAM, an abbreviation for simultaneous localization and mapping. Traditionally SLAM is processed on powerful embedded processors. However, the introduction […]

From GPS-driven navigation to infotainment and wireless connectivity, automotive telematics capabilities are as integral to our driving experience as the engines and wheels that keep us rolling down the road. Rapid advances in silicon and software technologies are the driving force behind this automotive transformation. Today’s cars are intelligent, connected software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms, running […]

In the world of embedded systems, time-to-market can make or break a project. Developers constantly seek ways to accelerate design cycles while maintaining quality, performance, and flexibility. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a newcomer to the field, Renesas QuickConnect offers the tools, hardware, software, and partner ecosystem needed to streamline your embedded projects. Renesas […]

Power management is a critical consideration for industrial applications that can significantly impact system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) play a vital role in regulating and delivering power to various components within a system, including the processor and peripherals. Designing an efficient power management solution requires a deep understanding of the […]

The market for advanced cameras is constantly growing and, in addition to traditional applications, these cameras are now widely used in smartphones, cars, and drones. The main element of the cameras is the image sensor. An image sensor detects and conveys information used to form an image by converting the variable attenuation of light waves […]

With the growing use of autonomous vehicle capabilities, there is less reliance on drivers or vehicle operators which means products with higher levels of autonomy will need to replicate all the various activities that a driver or operator would perform. Vehicles and robotics will have to utilize all the senses a human driver or operator […]

Sensors proliferation is growing by leaps and bounds. We are surrounded by smart sensors and they continue to expand into all aspects of our life. Trillions of intelligent devices continue to make our daily life easier with even the most mundane devices and appliances being equipped with sensing technology. The broad portfolio of sensing technologies […]

Ultra-Wideband (UWB), the robust wireless communications technology commonly known as UWB, is such a versatile technology, capable of doing so many different things, that it can be hard to categorize. For instance, UWB often serves as a ranging technology, used to pinpoint the whereabouts of an object, so it’s easier to find things that can […]