Recent #Safety news in the semiconductor industry

11 months ago
➀ The article discusses the increasing prevalence of new technology in elevator and escalator designs, driven by the growing urban population and the need for energy-efficient solutions. ➁ It highlights the importance of reducing power consumption and protecting sensitive circuitry from external threats. ➂ The article provides recommendations for robust and energy-efficient elevator power control panels and cabin systems, focusing on circuit protection, sensing, and efficient control.
DesignSafetyenergy efficiencyinnovationtechnology
11 months ago
➀ Melexis has introduced a compact pressure sensor, the MLX90833, which measures gas and liquid media from 2 to 70 bar, offering factory calibration and LIN digital output for easy integration. ➁ The sensor supports various heating and cooling modes, essential for EVs, and simplifies system design and diagnostics. ➂ It is developed as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) under ISO 26262, ensuring stringent safety requirements for modern EVs.
MEMSSafetyautomotiveelectronics
11 months ago
➀ NASA has completed its assessment of the cracked heatshield on the Orion module and determined that Artemis II astronauts will be safe without a redesign. ➁ The investigation into the cracked heatshield on the Artemis I Orion module revealed that the re-entry method caused the cracks. ➂ Despite the cracks, NASA reports that the module's internal temperatures remained safe for any potential crew.
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11 months ago
➀ The Technical University of Graz (TU Graz) is developing a real-time lightning risk assessment system to improve safety at outdoor events and construction sites. ➁ The system uses a network of field meters and combines data from lightning location systems and weather radar to predict lightning strikes. ➂ The research aims to reduce downtime and enhance safety by providing more accurate forecasts.
SafetyTU Grazmachine learning
11 months ago
➀ The design of high-performance electric vehicle power modules presents challenges in managing high voltage and current systems, particularly in thermal management and safety compliance; ➁ An integrated approach combining electrical, mechanical, and thermal designs is essential for reliability; ➂ Cadence's advanced design tool solutions enhance the safety and efficiency of power modules.
Design ToolsEMIElectric VehiclesReliabilitySafetyautomotivethermal management
12 months ago
➀ The challenges of formal verification are discussed, highlighting the importance of making formal verification accessible and scalable. ➁ Axiomise's approach to making formal verification normal through consulting, training, and automated IP is presented. ➂ The Essential Introduction to Practical Formal Verification course is introduced, focusing on making formal verification easy to understand and apply.
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about 1 year ago
➀ The German Association of Engineers (VDI) celebrates the 140th anniversary of its first guideline; ➁ The VDI guidelines have become an indispensable tool for engineers since the publication of the 'Principles and Instructions for Investigations on Steam Boilers and Steam Engines' in 1884; ➂ Today, the VDI's rulebook includes over 2,200 guidelines, ensuring standardized processes, safety standards, and technical recommendations.
Safetytechnology
about 1 year ago
➀ Codasip has announced the L730 RISC core designed for automotive safety and security, meeting ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262 compliance up to ASIL D. The core includes optional safety features and security mechanisms. ➁ The L730 is available in pre-verified configurations with custom instruction extensions via Codasip Studio Fusion's Bounded Customization. ➂ The core supports RISC-V Scalar Crypto Extension and CHERI for advanced memory safety. Custom Compute is enabled by Codasip Studio Fusion, allowing for optimized processors for specific applications.
CustomizationRISC-VSafetySoftware Developmentautomotive electronicssecurity
about 1 year ago
➀ SiTime launched the industry's first fully integrated MEMS Clock System-on-Chip (ClkSoC) for the automotive industry, the Chorus Automotive MEMS Clock Generator, which includes a built-in fault detection mechanism suitable for the entire clock generation signal path in automotive design. ➁ The Chorus clock generator integrates MEMS resonators, oscillators, and advanced safety mechanisms into one package, offering performance improvements up to 10 times greater than quartz oscillators with half the size, while providing critical diagnostic coverage for easier achievement of automotive functional safety standards. ➂ The Chorus generator is designed to meet the timing needs of autonomous driving or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) with its robust MEMS timing technology and high-precision timing networks used in data centers, ensuring reliable operation across a wide temperature range. It also features early fault reporting capabilities to minimize fault tolerance time intervals (FTTI), which are common requirements for automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL).
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