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FRAM technology puts the intelligence in smart airbag systems 
By: by Mike Alwais Ramtron International Safety systems for automobiles are expected to become more sophisticated over the next several years. A principal driver of this trend is expected regulation that will impact the attach rate and the sophistication of airbags and stability control systems. The electronics content of these systems will increase and with it, the demand on the semiconductor memory used in these systems. This article is a brief look at what to consider when choosing a memory solution for the newer classes of airbag....

Sensing in the Automotive Environment 
By: by Mike Wills Optek Electronic systems designers are always faced with the challenges of improving system resolution and signal quality. As a result, design flexibility is a key component of any sensing technology for today's vehicle environments....

Software Tools Tackle Complex Designs 
By: by Randy Frank, contributing editor Tool suppliers have risen to the challenge posed by vehicle makers and auto elecronics suppliers to help reduce system problems, reduce system cost, and reduce time to market. In general, this means greater involvement with tools earlier in the design process. The answers are similar in some cases and quite different in others but in either case, provides options for users....

Researchers Make Airbag Ignition Visible 
Researchers have developed a procedure by which the ignition process of an airbag can be made visible - X-ray cinematography....

Telematics - it can save lives, but can it sell cars? 
By: by John H. Day, contributing editor Automakers agree that telematics technology is ready, but some question the business case....

On the road to autonomous safety 
By: by Paul Grimme - Freescale Semiconductor There is no question that safety is a vital element in new car design, and it will be a key growth driver in the automotive market for at least the next 10 years....

An Active Approach to Driver Protection 
By: by Dan Crishon Delphi Corporation Have you ever thought about how long it takes to blink your eyes? It's close to 90 milliseconds, which is the same amount of time it takes for safety...

Making the Active and Passive Safety Connection 
By: By Peter J. Lake, TRW Automotive Among the new frontiers being enabled by rapid advancements in electronics is the ability to link onboard active and passive vehicle safety systems. ...

Connecting the Safety Dots 
By: By Robert Arguelles, Continental Teves The best way to diminish injuries and fatalities is to avoid the crash in the first place. ...

CONSUMER COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES PAVE THE ROAD TO ACTIVE SAFETY 
By: by David D. Robinson Robert Bosch Corporation Vehicle electronics have evolved so tremendously in the last decade that it now impacts almost every aspect of the car. Some even say today's vehicle...



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