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| NEC Electronics Introduces Eight New 8-bit Body Control MCUs with ... - TMCnet Posted: 18 Dec 2009 07:40 PM PST
KAWASAKI, Japan & SANTA CLARA, Calif. & DUESSELDORF, Germany --(Business Wire)-- NEC (News - Alert) Electronics (TSE:6723) today announced the availability of eight new All Flash™ microcontrollers (MCUs) for low-end automotive systems such as motor control and lighting control applications. The new offering includes three 16-pin MCUs (78K0/FY2-L), three 20-pin MCUs (78K0/FA2-L) and two 30-pin MCUs (78K0/FB2-L), featuring the industry's leading low standby power consumption of 0.65 microamps (µA) and capable of responding to all temperature environments. As the demand for increased functionality in automotive systems accelerates, the number of electronic control units in automobiles rises as well. Manufacturers are under intense pressure to cut costs even as they deliver more sophisticated electronics modules, creating a need for components that can enable more precise motor control at lower development costs and lower power consumption. NEC Electronics' new MCUs address these needs and will help to reduce the development burden on automotive manufacturers. Consumers also will benefit by having access to more sophisticated, eco-friendly products. Based on the same architecture as the company's existing 8-bit 78K0 CPUs, the new MCUs are ideal for larger main controllers, and for electronic controls such as full-bridge control of high-density discharge (HID) lamps, full/half-bridge control of motor switching, switching control of solenoid drivers and pulse-width modulation (PWM) for LED dimming. Primary features of the new body-control MCUs 1. Industry-leading low standby power consumption By utilizing low power consumption technology accumulated through its 8-bit MCU development, NEC Electronics succeeded in achieving the industry's leading low standby power consumption of 0.65 µA, while the watchdog timer is operating. Furthermore, it enables low active power consumption of 220 µA per megahertz (MHz) during CPU operation. By using the internal 4MHz oscillator system, manufacturers can reduce both development and production costs. 2. Built-in LIN interface The new MCUs all include a LIN interface, as well as up to 16 kilobytes (KB) of flash, doubling the company's existing products and providing enough memory capacity for LIN network designs. 3. Extensive variety of peripheral functions including comparators and full/half-bridge control timers NEC Electronics' MCUs integrate a rich set of peripherals such as a PWM timer (with dead-time) for motors and solenoid actuators. Also included are comparators for instant control of timers, which provide the ability to detect overcurrent and overvoltage without the need of CPU intervention and enable system manufacturers to reduce external components and trim system development costs. 4. Software compatibility System manufacturers of NEC Electronics' previous versions of the 78K0/Kx2 and 78K0/Fx2 MCUs can maintain backward compatibility with the software and also develop LIN slave products utilizing the same architecture, contributing to a smooth transition and faster time-to-market. The new MCUs also support EEPROM emulation using the flash memory to facilitate software development. NEC Electronics believes these new MCUs will contribute to the increased body application functionality and cost-efficiency in automotive systems and aims to expand further its lineup of automotive body-control MCUs. More information can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/micro/product/device_overview.php?category=8-bit-CAN-AllFlash. Availability Samples of the new MCUs are currently available. Mass production is scheduled to begin in June 2010 and is expected to reach a monthly production of 300,000 units by June 2015. More information about NEC Electronics' extensive MCU product offerings can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/micro. (Availability is subject to change without notice.) #1 Supplier Worldwide for 32-bit Microcontrollers NEC Electronics Corporation has retained the number one supplier ranking for 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) worldwide based on revenue in 2007 and 2008 as ranked by Gartner (News - Alert) in its April 2009 report. In addition, the company has moved into the number one position for 32-bit automotive MCUs; the number two position for overall MCUs, and the number two position for 8-bit MCUs. More information can be found at http://www.am.necel.com/micro. About NEC Electronics NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) specializes in semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the high-end computing and broadband networking markets, system solutions for the mobile handset, PC peripheral, automotive and digital consumer markets, and multi-market solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics Corporation has 24 subsidiaries worldwide including NEC Electronics America, Inc. and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH. For additional information about NEC Electronics worldwide, visit www.necel.com.
(Remarks)All Flash is a trademark of NEC Electronics Corporation in Japan and other countries. SuperFlash memory technology used in NEC Electronics' 32-bit devices is licensed from Silicon Storage Technology (News - Alert) Inc. SuperFlash is a registered trademark of Silicon Storage Technology in the U.S., Japan, and other countries. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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| Ford continues to lead the way in mainstream automotive tech offerings - DailyTech Posted: 18 Dec 2009 04:48 PM PST
Ford continues to lead the way in mainstream automotive tech offerings
For a time General Motors led the auto
industry with its OnStar
service, which offered hands-free calling, turn-by-turn
directions, and remote diagnostics. Then in 2008, Ford rained
on GM's parade, launching SYNC, powered by the Microsoft Auto
operating system. SYNC today puts OnStar, its closest
competitor, to shame with improvements like traffic alerts,
voice-activated music, audible text messages, and information
services (offering sports, weather, news, and more). The rise
of SYNC closely mirrored Ford's own advances on GM's marketshare --
and indeed helped to drive
some of these gains (Ford still trailed GM's sales by 3 million
vehicles in 2008). Mark Boyadjis of iSuppli Corp comments,
"Fords used to be a pretty basic, plain-Jane car. Even the
Lincolns were little more than leather and some sound-deadening. Now,
their cars are literally at the top of the space when it comes to
technology. It has helped Ford gain market share from General Motors
and Chrysler."
Ford's run of SYNC exclusivity appears to
be about to end in the U.S., though. Overseas, Italy's Fiat SpA
was the first automaker worldwide to introduce the Microsoft-driven
system. Now that Fiat owns part of Chrysler, it is working with
Microsoft on plans to deploy SYNC to the upcoming Chrysler/Fiat
lineup. The Fiat 500, which will
debut in the U.S. next year, will likely carry the system.
And South Korea's Hyundai Kia Automotive Group has been working since
2008 on plans to bring SYNC to its vehicles, though it still hasn't
announced a specific launch window.
Mr. Boyadjis doubts that
these competitors' variants of SYNC will prove a significant
challenge to Ford's advanced system, though. He explains, "Ford
has taken over a lot of this and created its own ecosystem. It will
be more competitive, but I don't think it will overshadow the success
that Sync has had. Every year, they're announcing features that
are not only groundbreaking, but easily upgradeable. They're
doing a lot of this without our direct engineering involvement.
We're enabling them to create their own unique applications and
provide them to their customers."
Ford is headlining
CES and will be unveiling their new version of SYNC at the show.
Reportedly, the updated SYNC's biggest improvement will be its new
ability to interface with apps on a variety of smart phones
(presumably the iPhone, Android, RIM, Windows Mobile Phones -- and
perhaps others).
Why is that significant? That
means that Ford will likely be the first automaker to be getting real
time voice-delivered social network updates from Twitter and
Facebook. And also it will likely be the first to get streaming
music from apps like Pandora. Location apps like the iPhone's
restaurant finder apps and their ilk will also be optimal fodder for
the new system. Ford will publish a "mobile applications"
API to allow app writers to easily adapt their apps for the
system.
And what's truly exciting is that these bleeding edge
features won't just be available on luxury models -- they should be
available across most of Ford's lineup. Most of the new
technology is proprietary upgrades to the base SYNC software
developed at Ford. That means that even as competitors try to
get basic SYNC systems of their own out the door, Ford will likely
once again reinvent how consumers interact with technology in their
car and on the go. quote: SYNC and OnStar are not the same type of setup. OnStar is a service that allows the OnStar system to interface with the car's electronics via an onboard cellular system. It also provides voice communications with operators at the serivce that can provide other features. Either way it requires a subscription to the OnStar service to use. SYNC is an advanced onboard OS for controlling the car and any peripherals it links too. It has no built in communications link (other than bluetooth to your cell phone) and as far as I know it's control of the car is limited to center stack type controls (stereo, climate control, navigation). You can't unlock the car remotely, or have it e-mail you vehicle diagnostics. So to say they are competitors is kind of pushing it. Some of their features overlap but that's about it.
I don't know about you, but if I got a system that would interface with services like Last.fm and Pandora, I'd totally think about ditching my Sirius/XM subscription. Pandora for $36 a year seems totally worth it.
The only worry is the amount of bandwidth used over your cell's network. Does anyone know how much data Pandora streams in say, one hour of listening?
Twitter and facebook updates in your car, great. Just what we need as if driver distraction wasn't bad enough.
Has society truly reached a new low where a law needs to be passed preventing drivers from checking their Facebook on public roads? Personally I prefer the new radio be equipped with a webcam and streaming internet. Then when it senses the driver is distracted and staring at the screen for longer than 2 seconds an electrically charged rectal probe pops out of the seat. Then the webcam video is updated to youtube.
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| Prime Motor Group is the Official Automotive Sponsor at Legacy Place - Yahoo Finance Posted: 18 Dec 2009 12:30 PM PST DEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WS Development announced that Prime Motor Group has signed on to become the official automotive sponsor at Legacy Place, the new 675,000 square foot shopping and entertainment destination located in Dedham, MA. As part of the partnership, Prime will showcase vehicles from its dealerships located on the Automile and will have on-site signage at Legacy Place. Prime will also serve as the presenting rights sponsor of the valet parking and shuttle service programs. "At Prime, we place a great value on forging relationships with the communities in which we are located," said David Rosenberg, President, Prime Motor Group. "Legacy Place is a dynamic, new lifestyle center for our communities. Being centrally involved as the official automotive sponsor there, brings us closer to our customers and connects us in a meaningful way." "Prime's commitment to quality and to the customer experience makes this relationship a great fit," said Brian Sciera, VP Lifestyle Centers, WS Development. "We're pleased to partner with Prime Motor Group at Legacy Place." ABOUT PRIME MOTOR GROUP Founded in 2007, Prime Motor Group is headquartered in Westwood, MA and has seven dealerships on Route 1 from Dedham to Walpole, and Prime Infiniti in Hanover, MA. Formerly the Clair Dealerships, Prime has strived to create a new kind of car-buying experience with an emphasis on treating their customers with respect and arming them with information they need to make the right purchase. Initiatives such as the Prime VIP Concierge Program set Prime apart from the other automotive groups. ABOUT LEGACY PLACE Offering an unrivaled shopping, dining, and entertainment experience, Legacy Place is the spectacular new 675,000 square foot development located at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 128 in Dedham, MA. Anchored by Whole Foods Market, L.L.Bean, Showcase Cinema de Lux, Borders, and Kings, Legacy Place is a joint venture of WS Development and National Amusements. For more information, visit www.legacyplace.com ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT Owners and operators of Legacy Place, WS Development is one of the largest privately owned retail development firms in the United States. Since 1981, WS Development has been a leader in the acquisition, development, management and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties. Based in Chestnut Hill, MA, its diverse portfolio consists of more than 80 properties, totaling over 16 million square feet of retail space. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | ||||||||||||||||
| Jeffrey's Automotive Repair: New Hire Focuses On Customer Relations - PRLog (free press release) Posted: 18 Dec 2009 10:50 AM PST PR Log (Press Release) – Dec 18, 2009 – Morton Jeffrey, owner of Jeffrey's Automotive in Watauga, Texas, recently announced the hiring of Kelly Jeffrey Vaughn to focus on customer relations. Kelly is Morton Jeffrey's oldest daughter, and returns to Jeffrey's Automotive to focus attention on enriching the customer experience.
"I'm thrilled to serve our family business and look forward to communicating with as many of our past and present customers as possible," said Ms. Vaughn. "With over 5,000 repeat customers in 2009 alone," she continued, "it is an exciting privilege to reach out to so many served by Jeffrey's Automotive over 30 years." Ms. Vaughn's duties will include:
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