Hitachi Autonomous Driving Safety System
The technology consists of a system with redundant architecture. When a core component is damaged and ceases to function during autonomous driving, the technology uses methods such an emergency circuit to prevent partial functionality, and transfers some functions to other components related to autonomous driving, enabling the autonomous driving system to continue to function.
Additional technical specifications are available on Hitachi’s website.
Microsemi Secure Time Stamps for Physical Security Networks
The device can be used to synchronize timing for IP security cameras, Access Control Devices, or operate as the master clock for time display networks common to transportation like railways and airports, secures accurate time to reduce network exposure to vulnerable public time servers or external attacks such as denial of service (DoS).
The network-ready SyncServer S80 is designed for integration into existing physical security networks and serves as the primary source of accurate time for the essential time stamps on security video footage. Equipped with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), the device connects into an existing PoE infrastructure that runs power, timing and video feed through a single cable.
For more information, visit Microsemi’s website.
Pasternack Relay Controlled Programmable Attenuators
Pasternack’s six models of relay controlled programmable attenuators cover frequency bands from DC to 2000 MHz with attenuation levels ranging from 0 to 127 dB. Depending on the model, attenuator designs have 6 to 8 relay bits with attenuation steps ranging from 0.25 dB to 64 dB for precise tuning capability. Typical performance includes low insertion loss ranging from 0.8 to 3.5 dB, attenuation accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB and input power up to 1-watt CW. In addition, models are offered in 50 and 75 Ohm configurations and feature bidirectional performance capability.
Information concerning pricing and availability can be found on Pasternack’s website.
RS Components Pressure Sensor Evaluation Kit
Suitable for sensor demonstration, testing and evaluation purposes, the SEK001 is essentially an Arduino shield board, which can interface a chosen individual sensor to the Arduino Uno (Rev3) microcontroller board. The selected sensor can either be mounted directly on the SEK001 board, or alternatively connected via leads enabling the sensor to be tested in adverse environments, or in a prototype product for proof-of-concept testing.
For more information, visit RS Components’ website.
Synopsys Functional Safety Test for Automotive SoCs
Synopsys’ functional safety test solution utilizes an industry-standard IEEE1500/1687-based infrastructure to reduce integration risk and offers multiple configurations to balance SoC test time, floor planning challenges and system constraints. The package includes test and repair capabilities for on-chip and CPU/GPU memories, logic blocks and analog/mixed signal IP.
For more information, visit Synopsys’ website.
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