NXP’s MR-VMU-RT1176 is a compact, all-in-one vehicle management unit (VMU). Powered by the i.MX RT1176 crossover MCU, it features a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7/M4, an integrated sensor suite and extensive connectivity options to accelerate development for engineers building next-generation systems. Challenges Facing Mobile Robotics Designers Mobile robotics is a notoriously complex design challenge, where engineers must […]

Edge AI has been increasingly used in embedded devices such as industrial and public facility cameras, requiring miniaturization and low power consumption for embedded products. Renesas RZ/V series microprocessors (MPUs) are embedded with an AI accelerator – Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor (DRP) – known for its high-power efficiency that can meet the AI market needs. This […]

High-performance AI data centers are reshaping semiconductor design and investment trajectories like no technology we’ve seen. As recently as 2022, spending on AI infrastructure was in the vicinity of $15 billion. This year, expenditures could easily top $60 billion. Yes, that sucking sound you hear is the oxygen being pulled from every investment plan and […]

Last week, the Connectivity Standards Alliance had its first Member Meeting of the year in Chicago with hundreds of industry leaders and experts coming together to advance the Alliance’s technologies. It was a full week for the NXP team who attended, contributing to dozens of sessions, meeting with partners and customers, and showcasing our latest […]

Solving Driver Engagement and Safety Challenges The automotive industry is evolving, with a significant market gap in high-sensitivity, multi-channel impedance measurement solutions for driver engagement, especially in vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Currently, existing solutions often fall short in providing the sensitivity and reliability needed for accurate driver monitoring and interaction. Renesas’ […]

As the world navigates the impacts of climate change and environmental shifts, access to vital resources like clean water and healthy soil remains an important global concern. According to the United Nations, over 40% of the global population still faces challenges in accessing safe drinking water and adequate sanitation services. As we have already embarked […]

In order to achieve a zero-emissions future, the automotive industry must reinvent itself. Automakers must bring to the market new differentiated electric models fast. NXP and Wolfspeed collaborated to deliver a fully tested 800 V Traction Inverter Reference Design that mitigates many of the hurdles facing an EV system architect. Anatomy of the power inverter […]

We are all getting kind of overwhelmed by the amount of tracking going on in our everyday lives. One thing we do not get tired of is tracking things we value. A Prime example (pun intended) is your Amazon delivery. In the past, you knew when it was shipped and you knew when it arrived […]

The need for portable, small-scale motor applications has been growing in the consumer sector, particularly in portable air conditioning units targeting residential housing, RVs and mobile housing, as the coronavirus pandemic created a surge in RV sales as consumers turned to alternative solutions to traditional holidays. To address the growing demand and assist engineers in […]

The continuing spread of COVID-19 has created an unprecedented disruption to semiconductor supply and demand. However, the trend toward electrified vehicles continues, undaunted, and the demand is expected to continue to grow significantly. This trend is revolutionizing the automotive industry in significant areas as summarized by the term CASE, Connected, Automated, Sharing, and Electric. Renesas […]