ve testing, validation, and certification services in North America under one roof. The services will include electric vehicle (EV) testing, automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), reliability testing, automotive connectivity technologies, and Digital Trust Services, spanning cybersecurity, functional safety, and AI testing and certification. The project is a multi-million-dollar investment in Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry...

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tion, and harshness) performance, steering quality, and other steering performance indicators. The CAAS proprietary ball screw assembly is adopted to assure product quality and optimize costs. The R-EPS system features CAAS in-house developed electronic control units to enhance network security and functional safety, reduce hardware failure probability, and improve control algorithm. (From a CAAS press release dated May 21, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Red Hat prepares for software-defined vehicles with Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System On May 20, Boston-based-Red Hat announced a major leap forward for the automotive industry: Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System has achieved functional safety certification as a Safety Element out-of-Context (SEooC) against the ISO 26262 Edition 2, 2018- Level ASIL-B standard.  Slated for full release in the third quarter of 2025, Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

ECARX debuts EXP01 processor at RISC-V Summit Europe 2025 On May 16, ECARX Holdings Inc. announced the debut of its EXP01 processor built on the RISC-V architecture at the RISC-V Summit Europe 2025, which was held from May 12-15, 2025, in Paris. ECARX showcased EXP01, its first processor design built on the 32-bit RISC-V ISA. EXP01 uses a dual-core safety architecture in which two identical cores run in unison to continuously verify each other’...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Infineon achieves ASIL-D functional safety certification for SEMPER NOR Flash memory family On May 8, Infineon Technologies AG announced that SGS-TÜV has certified Infineon’s industry-leading SEMPER NOR Flash memory to ASIL-D, the highest certification level for functional safety. Following a detailed analysis of product safety documentation under the ISO 26262:2018 standard, external experts have validated that SEMPER devices meet the most st...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

ility, and classification of objects such as vulnerable road users and lost cargo, enabling OEM to develop advanced applications such as navigation on autopilot. In combination with NXP’s mmWave radar transceivers, power management and in-vehicle networking solutions, the S32R47 family also meets functional safety ASIL ISO 26262 ASIL B(D) requirements. It is already sampling to lead customers and targets next-generation OEM platforms. (From a p...

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dSPACE partners with MAHA, Germany to develop test benches for autonomous vehicles On April 29, dSPACE announced its partnership with MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG, a leading manufacturer of workshop and vehicle inspection equipment, to develop and market test benches for the functional testing of automated and autonomous vehicles in workshops. The jointly developed test benches will allow testing organizations and workshops to asses...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

TDK to start production of new 2D position sensor for automobiles in June TDK Corporation (TDK) has announced its new 2D position sensor mainly for automotive applications. The 2D position sensor with reduced design flexibility features limited core functions required for major applications, while maintaining high performance and functional safety. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including detection of accelerator and brake pedal...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Infineon launches XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch for autonomous driving safety On April 24, Infineon Technologies AG introduced the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family, to support functional safety in autonomous driving applications. These switches are the only ASIL B-compliant devices currently available that can serve a broad range of automotive uses, such as window regulators, sunroof actuators, and seat adjustment systems. The TLE4960x ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

70 automotive-grade MCU (Microcontroller Unit) chip. The chip will be officially launched at the electronica China 2025 to be opened on April 15. The AC7870 is AutoChips’ first multi-core high-frequency MCU chip to be based on the ARM Cortex-R52 processor. The AC7870 supports the ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety standard and has a built-in HSM (Hardware Security Module), meeting domestic and international requirements for high-level informati...

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technology will be combined with SemiDrive’s SoCs (Systems-on-a-Chip) to meet the requirements for advanced solutions such as intelligent cockpits. Software ecosystem establishment: Bosch will leverage the AUTOSAR and HSM (Hardware Security Module) solutions of ETAS, a subsidiary, to perfect the functional safety development ecosystem and empower all SemiDrive SoCs and MCUs. (From a SemiDrive press release dated April 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

ons and weight of just 2.2 kg. Thanks to an analog and the new digital LIN interface, the new heater allows for custom configurations and centralized control. It has automatic altitude adjustment up to 4,000 meters above sea level as standard. It also meets the ISO 21434 cybersecurity and ISO 26262 functional safety standards. (From a press release dated April 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

Elektrobit to present SDV innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025 On April 7, Elektrobit announced that it will showcase, at Auto Shanghai 2025, a range of groundbreaking software solutions. It will present EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications. It is a functional safety-compliant open-source OS solution. It will showcase a sleek pillar-to-pillar curved display powered by Google Gemini Gen AI, Unreal Engine, Android, and Elektrobit’s Theming Engine...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

SEALSQ, Switzerland partners with IC'ALPS, France to enhance ASICs for automotive functional safety On March 28, SEALSQ Corp, a semiconductor company, partnered with IC'ALPS, a leading ASIC design house specializing in custom circuits that meet IATF16949 standards and ISO 26262 functional safety requirements. This partnership will integrate SEALSQ's post-quantum secure technology into IC'ALPS' automotive ASIC designs, providing cryptographic resi...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Nexperia, Netherlands presents new LED driver for automotive lighting On March 27, Nexperia introduced an AEC-Q100 qualified 12-channel, 40 V high-side LED driver integrated circuit (IC) that complies with the ASIL-B level for designing functionally safe automotive lighting, including tail, brake, signal, and in-cabin illumination applications.  The NEX13120FPC-Q100 exhibits exceptional thermal performance thanks to its low dropout voltage of 60...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

CARIAD develops ArchE to streamline automotive system development On March 26, CARIAD announced that it has developed ArchE, a specialized tool to speed up and improve automotive system development. Architecture tools help engineers design and manage complex systems, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and safety. In the automotive sector, they are crucial for integrating cybersecurity, real-time performance, and functional safety. Existing tools o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Nextchip, Korea selects Arteris, USA to advance automotive vision technology On March 18, Arteris, a leading provider of system IP, announced that Nextchip, an automotive semiconductor and vision technologies provider, has licensed its FlexNoC 5 interconnect IP with Functional Safety for the EFREET1 automotive vision project. The silicon-proven network-on-chip IP supports the advancement of Nextchip’s next-generation vision technology products...

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systems, high-integrity flash memory storage management, and high-performance and secure networking stacks. Tuxera’s automotive-ready technologies offer key capabilities such as flash-friendly file systems that enhance memory performance and data integrity, automotive-grade networking stacks for functional safety, and a robust security portfolio featuring MACsec, IPsec, D/TLS, and CryptoCore. Their solutions ensure consistent data infrastructu...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

h memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, analog products, and solutions, announced that it will attend Embedded World and showcase its latest advances in flash and MCU technologies. GigaDevice's GD25/55 family of serial NOR flash has been certified to meet ISO 26262:2018 ASIL D automotive functional safety standards and strictly adheres to AEC-Q100 Grade 1. This 2 Mb to 2 GB capacity flash memory offers 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-channel communic...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Avtovaz, Russia reveals interior of new LADA Iskra On February 28, Avtovaz presented the design and functional features of the interior of the new LADA Iskra. It has a dashboard with stylish diamond-shaped air vents, spacious niches for small items, and an ergonomic layout. It has a high acoustic comfort due to the high torsional rigidity of the body and an extended noise insulation package, including in the luggage compartment. The finishing mat...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28