With CES 2018 in the books, it’s plain to see that automotive electronics are gaining a lot of traction this year. Analog Devices Inc. are at the front of the pack of manufacturers developing new products to increase the overall automobile experience. With a vast portfolio of componentry for driver safety, electric and hybrid powered vehicles, autonomous transportation and cabin environment, Analog Devices is geared up to be ahead of what’s possible in the automotive electronics industry. Let’s explore some of their top automotive products.
Driver Safety
When it comes to automobiles, safety is first in any vehicular design. For over 20 years, Analog Devices’ products have revolutionized stability, security, suspension and airbag systems to ensure the safest driving experience possible, with Analog Devices’ products featured in over 25% of today’s airbags. With the improvement of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors, Analog Devices products like the compact ADXL313 triaxis ±0.5 to ±4 g accelerometer and the ADXC1501 combined gyroscope/triaxis accelerometer provide an automotive system with precise position sensing. With this data, technologies like lane assistance or crash/rollover detection are made possible, ensuring a safer driving experience.
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Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
As vehicle emissions continue to take a toll on the environment, electric & hybrid-electric vehicles (EV & HEV) are reaching the forefront of powertrain development. The transition from gasoline to battery powered cars and trucks, however, requires a complete shift of vehicular paradigm, introducing a sense of precision and efficiency into crafting the ideal EV engine system. Analog Devices’ quality current/magnetic position sensing systems and battery monitoring systems are a driving force in optimizing an EV’s driving range and capability. Products such as the AD7284 battery management board or the AD8418 current sense amplifier give an EV system the accuracy and robustness of a caliber brought to you by only Analog Devices.
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Autonomous Transportation
Self-driving vehicles are easily the most popular advancement in automotive technology. Using data collected by GPS, RADAR and inertial measurement units (IMUs), an autonomous vehicle can determine its position relative to the world around it, and transport its passenger safely and smartly. Analog Devices’ proprietary Drive360™ suite of products does just that. The suite includes products like the ADF4159 and ADAR7251, a 13 Hz frequency generator and acquisition ADC which cooperate for RADAR-based position detection, and the ADBF707 for data processing. The suite also features the ADIS16945, one of ADI’s premier tactical-grade, high precision motion-sensing IMUs, which help a self-driving car to drive in situations where GPS signals cannot reach, such as tunnels. For more on the ADIS16945 and other similar IMUs, check out this article. Using Analog Devices’ Drive360™ suite, “drivers” can sit back, relax and let their autonomous vehicle take the wheel.
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Cabin Environment
While a vehicle’s functionality is the primary focus, its interior is where the majority of automotive electronics can be found. As automobiles lean more and more towards autonomy, driver/passenger comfort becomes a key design point, including audio/video systems for information displays and back-seat entertainment, as well as noise cancellation for a more pleasant ride. For a feature-rich in-vehicle experience, Analog Devices has rolled out a spread of products to improve automotive cabin environments. The ADAU1462 is a compact SigmaDSP audio processor for boosting a vehicle’s audio capabilities. For video encoding/decoding to flesh out system displays, the ADV7481 provides crisp and quality video to an automotive head unit.
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Driving is a pivotal part of modern life, and automotive electronics are evolving it from a chore to a treat. With products from Analog Devices, any automotive system can be transformed into a safe, efficient and comfortable user experience.