➀ Automotive electronics is advancing rapidly, focusing on autonomy, electrification, and car cockpit improvements.
➁ The need for advanced functionality is high, but OEMs aim to minimize costs and maximize software-driven features.
➂ Modern cars are equipped with multiple sensors, including cameras, radar, and lidar, requiring advanced fusion and processing techniques.
➀ Microchip Technology has introduced the AVR SD family of microcontrollers designed to help engineers meet strict safety standards while reducing design costs and complexity.
➁ These MCUs include built-in functional safety features, making them suitable for applications requiring high safety assurance, such as those needing ASIL C and SIL 2 compliance.
➂ The MCUs come with a TÜV Rheinland-certified safety management system and various hardware safety features, including dual-core lockstep CPU and error correction code, aiding in efficient development and reliability.
➀ As lithium-ion batteries become more compact, cooling technologies are vital for safety and efficiency;
➁ The increasing use of li-ion batteries in domestic appliances demands improved cooling techniques;
➂ Innovations in cooling technologies can enhance battery performance, lifespan, and safety.
➀ A new hydrogen sensor developed by scientists at the University of Manchester promises to enhance safety and reliability in the transition to clean hydrogen energy.
➁ The sensor, which operates on 'p-doping', can detect trace amounts of hydrogen within seconds, outperforming current commercial detectors.
➂ Tested in real-world scenarios, the sensor successfully detected leaks from pipelines, monitored hydrogen diffusion, and performed airborne leak detection using drones.
➀ The futuristic building, costing $900 million, collapsed 11 months after its opening due to design faults;
➁ The collapse was attributed to inadequate safety margins;
➂ The moral of the story is that folly follows grandeur.
➀ Researchers from Fraunhofer have developed sensor systems and measuring equipment to detect leaks in hydrogen lines and tanks.
➁ The ultrasonic sensor utilizes the photoacoustic effect to detect hydrogen leaks and can also identify small traces of other substances.
➂ A laser spectrometer and Raman spectroscopy are used for remote detection of ammonia and selective detection of hydrogen respectively.
➀ Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measuring equipment to detect leaks in hydrogen lines and tanks;
➁ The systems are designed for continuous monitoring of hydrogen shipments and facilities in the chemical industry;
➂ Multiple sensor technologies are used to provide safety equipment for various scenarios of the future hydrogen economy.
➀ Fraunhofer researchers have developed sensor systems and measurement devices to detect leaks in hydrogen pipelines or tanks.
➁ These systems enable continuous monitoring of hydrogen transport or chemical industry facilities.
➂ Multiple sensor technologies are used to ensure safety in various future hydrogen industry scenarios.
➀ Developers for medical-device OEMs must balance innovation and safety;
➁ They face numerous challenges in ensuring the safety of medical-device software;
➂ The article discusses how these challenges can be overcome.
STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme have combined HighTec’s Rust compiler with ST’s Stellar 28nm MCUs to provide safety-critical systems in software-defined vehicles. Rust ensures the resilience of critical automotive systems with its memory safety, thread safety, and data type safety provisions, while maintaining runtime efficiency comparable to C/C++. HighTec’s compiler suite allows for the integration of Rust’s safety features with legacy C/C++ code for automotive applications. The Stellar MCUs are built on Arm Cortex R52+ cores and comply with ISO 21434 cybersecurity standards and UN155 requirements.
➀ The 1959 Ministry of Labour report highlights the impact of electronic and semiconductor engineering on factory safety.
➁ A 1960 Electronics Weekly article discusses the trend of using components without moving parts for their long life and safety benefits.
➂ The article criticizes the open-surface printed circuit for its potential electrical failures in factory environments.
