EV and PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electrical Vehicle) systems push the envelope of vehicle electrification by allowing high voltage battery banks to recharge from the mains. A high voltage charger converts electrical power from AC to DC, and controls the power flow to the high voltage battery. Electronics on board the car transform the wall power […]

A car’s instrument cluster houses the various displays and indicators that enable a driver to operate the vehicle. Among these are several gauges – often a speedometer, odometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, etc. – as well as various indicators for system malfunctions and warnings. Instrument clusters provide drivers with a centralized and easily […]

A rear vision system greatly improves a driver’s field of view, allowing one to see the area surrounding the rear of a car that would otherwise be impossible to observe with standard automotive mirrors. A rear vision system can be extremely complex, incorporating cutting-edge image processing algorithms and hardware, or alternatively can be of relatively […]

Digital radio offers much better quality sound than FM receivers, and unlike analog radio, is almost immune to noise and interference. Digital radio works by converting sound into digital code, transmitting the code as a digital signal, and digital radio receivers are able to decode and filter all but the digital signals for static-free sound […]

The future of connected cars starts with infotainment systems. Infotainment systems integrate features commonly found on handheld smart devices—GPS navigation, internet connectivity, high-resolution displays, and touch controls—as well as vehicle status information such as oil pressure and battery voltage, bringing all of those features to the driver via the dashboard so drivers and passengers can […]

Adaptive Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are new automotive electronic safety systems that provide a level of automatic driver and vehicle protection. ADAS enhances the driver’s experience while providing an increased level of safety. ADAS systems and technologies are expected to significantly reduce automotive accidents.