It is easy for many of us to take connectivity for granted. With Bluetooth, WiFi, and the latest 5G wireless technology, we are having to use fewer connectors in everyday life. Coaxial or Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are not as common now as they were a generation ago, and yet with the demand for high-speed wireless communications growing relentlessly, the world of precision RF connectors is evolving rapidly. With demand growing for higher frequencies and greater data … [Read more...]
Embedded Compute Modules in Automotive Design
Modern vehicles, whether family cars or heavy transportation, are growing in sophistication. Manufacturers are constantly developing new technologies for safety and convenience, from regenerative braking to the very latest head-up displays. With the huge growth in the demand for electric vehicles and the prospect of autonomous cars closer than ever, the architecture of electronic systems within cars is under pressure. Electronic Control Units For many years, manufacturers introduced … [Read more...]
European Tradeshows in 2022
Tradeshows, exhibitions, and conventions have been the lifeblood of our industry for many decades. They offered an opportunity to meet customers and learn about new products, an opportunity that was impossible to replicate before the birth of the internet. While digital media have eroded their unique position in the industry somewhat, they still provided a face-to-face forum in which to share information that was valuable to suppliers and customers alike. The last 24 months have a difficult … [Read more...]
C-V2X Technology in the Automotive World
There is a new acronym that is being used in the world of automotive design, and that is C-V2X. In conversation, this is referred to as vehicle-to-X, or sometimes vehicle to everything. The leading “C” stands for cellular. These phrases are used to describe the latest vehicle-based electronics that is taking advantage of the cellular communications network. In particular, the 5G network that is being rolled out is allowing vehicles to communicate with other road users – the “X” or … [Read more...]
Vision Systems in Automotive Applications
Vision systems are playing a key role in the future of automotive design. Understanding and reacting to the hazards found on our roads has historically been a burden that belongs to the driver, but modern vehicles are playing a greater role than ever in keeping us safe. Vision systems, whether visible light cameras or advanced detection systems such as LIDAR (light detecting and ranging) and proximity sensors are tools that can be employed to improve our situational awareness. The first … [Read more...]
Infrastructure for Charging Electric Vehicles
There can be little doubt that electric vehicles have brought the greatest change in the automotive industry for more than a generation. The idea of electric vehicles is not new, but our understanding of the dangers presented by fossil fuels has brought electric vehicles into the headlines over recent years. The concern for our impact on the environment is leading manufacturers and governments worldwide to make commitments. We are being encouraged to reduce and eventually eliminate our need … [Read more...]
Connectivity for the Latest In-Car Systems
The roles played by in-car control and display systems have evolved enormously over the last few years. Where once entertainment and vehicle controls were separate, the modern car integrates a huge range of functions into a unified interface. The amount of data this requires places key demands on the connectors used for infotainment systems. The original infotainment displays used in cars merged traditional controls with the latest entertainment systems. They have now evolved far beyond … [Read more...]
A Bad Time to be a Turkey
I am not what you would call a well-traveled person, but I have had the opportunity to visit the USA on a few occasions. It has always been an exciting and enjoyable trip. I have played the role of the typical tourist on occasion, visiting the places we expect tourists to go. Boston and Alcatraz are two of the most memorable places I’ve seen. However, I have also spent plenty of time away from the big cities, trying to learn a little of what makes America the wonderful place it is. It has … [Read more...]
The Importance of STEM
In the world of education, STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It is a shorthand that describes the importance that these subjects have gained for our young people. There used to be a time when these subjects were just for geeks. When home computers and video games were new, they were only the enthusiasts and often dismissed by the mainstream. The subjects taught in school did not cover these topics, for understandable … [Read more...]
Connectors for Medical Equipment
In our recent series of articles about connectors for the medical industry, we have looked at some of the equipment that is used in hospitals. While much of our focus has been on the devices that are used in surgery and the care of patients, there is a significant portion of the medical industry that conducts its work away from the eyes of the public. The behind-the-scenes work of countless doctors, nurses and technicians is vital to the care of patients, both in the short term care of … [Read more...]
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