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First full automotive LCD video controller with MIPI-CSI2 input
Renesas Electronics has announced the automotive industry’s first full HD 1080p LCD video controller to include a 4-lane MIPI-CSI2 input. The RAA278842 LCD video controller’s 4-lane (or dual 2-lane) MIPI-CSI2 input supports up to 1 Gbpsper lane to interface with the latest generation of automotive cameras, application processors and graphics processors.
Third of UK adults say we will never switch to driverless cars
Nearly a third of UK adults think we will never switch to having only driverless cars on the roads while 60% of people say they would always prefer to drive themselves rather than use a self-driving vehicle, according to a new opinion poll from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The poll, which follows a similar survey by the Institution in 2017, found the public remains wary of driverless technology with two thirds of people uncomfort...
Apple crowned Britain’s best tech sector employer
Apple has been rated the best tech sector company to work for in Britain, according to data released by the world’s biggest job site, Indeed. The global tech giant landed the top spot in Indeed’s top-rated tech employers category, which launched for the first time this year and is based on hundreds of thousands of reviews by employees past and present.
Winning teams impress judges in IoT Challenge
Keysight Technologies has announced the winners of its IoT Innovation Challenge. All six finalist teams – three in the Smart Water category and three in the Smart Land category, were flown to New York City to present their IoT innovations to a panel of judges.
Helen Sharman sounds the climate alarm with Ørsted
Ørsted is partnering with Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut in space, in a bid to encourage people to take action on climate change. Space Safari, a 360° VR project launching today, blasts the user into space and gives them a unique view over planet Earth from hundreds of kilometres away.
Automotive lightweight material market to grow 5%
Sales of automotive lightweight material are estimated to surpass 76 kilotons in 2019, up from nearly 74 kilotons in 2018, according to a recent Fact.MR report. The automotive lightweight material industry is significantly influenced by broader trends in the automobile industry, especially evolving regulations on fuel efficiency. Fact.MR’s new report analyses this landscape in detail, and offers readers a comprehensive analysis on the key f...
How will automotive interior designers meet future demands?
At a recent automotive interiors conference, the industry buzzed with speculation about the future of seat movement. Fewer and fewer consumers own cars, especially in major metropolitan areas, but they still demand comfort. By Michael Boehm, Sales Manager at S.S. White Technologies
Army boosts UK prosperity with £3m funding through competition
Six companies have been awarded a share of £3m to develop new semi-autonomous concept demonstrators for the British Army. The winners, announced at DSEI, will demonstrate their innovations at the Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE19) in April 2020.
TE Connectivity lines up deal to buy Silicon Microstructures
Measurement Specialties, a subsidiary of TE Connectivity is set to acquire Silicon Microstructures from Elmos Semiconductor. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and the companies expect to close the transaction this calendar year.
OpenTAP project attracts quartet of participants
Keysight Technologies, in conjunction with the OpenTAP project community, has welcomed four new participants to the OpenTAP project - 5G-VINNI, Page Electronica, TandM Solutions and Tokalabs. The OpenTAP project comprises a growing community of developers dedicated to the idea of effortless automation.